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Masateru - 
Long-term Expert

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Survey analysis and coordination in the project for promoting social participation of persons with disabilities in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Typical day

I am involved with various activities in the project, such as meetings with stakeholders, holding related events, coordinating the project, and so forth.

What do I enjoy about my job?

I am happy to work with local stakeholders, including disabled people.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

I obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) in International Development with Distinction from the University of Sheffield, UK, in 2016. Now I am a PhD student in the Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University. I have also worked as an expert of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the project for promoting social participation of persons with disabilities in Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia, since May 2018.

Where do I see myself in the future?

My long-term goal is to improve the social environment for all people, including marginalised groups at grass-roots level in developing countries,


Advice to students

Other comments

Through the postgraduate course in Sheffield, I gained the knowledge and skills required for making contributions to global disability and developmental issues.



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Last updated: 01 Nov 2018