Aya Murakami
Www.linkedin.com/in/ayamura
Tokyo
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Human Resource Manager
MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) OPERATIONAL CENTER PARIS (OCP)
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Manage 330+ local staff, including Rohingya colleagues, to deliver healthcare in the world’s largest refugee camp (930,000+ people).
- Design and implement strategies to improve staff performance, ensure safety and security, build capacity, and keep full compliance with MSF rules, Bangladeshi labor law, and organizational policies.
Association Coordinator
MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) JAPAN
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic plans in collaboration with the Board of Directors and 200+ MSF associative members, ensuring alignment with MSF’s global objectives and fostering inclusive governance.
- Lead APAC Associative initiatives (MSF Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea) by organizing webinars and actively engaging 100+ members.
- Coordinate and integrate the first-ever cohort of Direct Operational Project Voices (DOPVs) at the International General Assembly, ensuring meaningful operational input in global decision-making.
- Organize and facilitate discussions on crises (Sudan, Gaza, Myanmar) and collaborate with key partners, including ICRC and UNHCR, to strengthen humanitarian dialogue.
- Mission timeline: Expected return – March 2026.
Event Coordinator for International General Assembly
MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) JAPAN
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Led MSF’s first International General Assembly in the Asia-Pacific region, coordinating 100+ global representatives and fostering cross-sector dialogue on disaster preparedness, organizational vision, and humanitarian strategy.
- Managed a budget of 30M JPY (USD 210K), overseeing logistics, stakeholder engagement, and communications to enable high-level discussions on disaster response and humanitarian action in Asia.
Myanmar Research Fellow
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis on human rights issues in Myanmar, resulting in the drafting of four published articles.
- Provided support in proofreading, fact-checking, and legal analysis for research reports, ensuring accuracy, credibility, and high-quality final outputs.
Campaign Support and Casework
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Engaged directly with 20+ refugees in detention, advocating for their release through ministerial intervention letters (including medical evacuation cases) and contributing to research publications.
- Supported submissions to the Australian Human Rights Commission and the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention by conducting refugee interviews and providing complementary research.
General Manager & Project Lead
GLOBAL AGENTS
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Directed large-scale development projects across two hospitality ventures (300+ rooms, co-working spaces, restaurants), overseeing operations, HR, and budget management.
- Led a multicultural team of 100+ staff (30% international) and managed monthly revenues of 100M JPY (USD 700K); introduced KPIs, performance dashboards, and financial reports to strengthen operational efficiency.
- Negotiated with authorities, contractors, and design teams to ensure regulatory compliance, optimize workflows, and secure long-term sustainability while balancing community engagement with commercial viability.
- Developed business continuity plans and led COVID-19 risk management, maintaining uninterrupted operations through proactive stakeholder engagement.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Human Rights Law and Policy
University of New South Wales
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Ritsumeikan University
03.2016
Skills
Analytical problem-solving
Proficient in MS Office
Detail-oriented data management
Responsive to new challenges
Interests
Traveling: Backpacking in 30 countries, Scuba Diving: PADI Rescue Diver (2019) 100 dives in 10 countries, Yoga: RYT200 (2021) Ashtanga, Institute in India, Trekking: eg 10 days trekking to 5,000m mountains in Nepal
Publications
Hatcher, P. & Murakami, A. (2020). The politics of exclusion: embedded racism and Japan’s pilot Refugee Resettlement Programme. Race & Class, 62(1), 60–77.
Training
- Administration Training (PPDA) | MSF | Bordeaux, France | Apr 2025
- Facilitation Training | MSF | Online | Feb - Mar 2025
- Crisis Management Training (SILT) | MSF | Sydney, Australia | Feb 2024
- Research Presentation (Asylum Law) | Kaldor Centre Symposium | Online | Apr 2023
Other Experience
Rotary Club
Guest Speaker Coordinator /Sydney, Australia /May 2022 - Feb 2023
- Coordinated and invited 15+ guest speakers for club meetings, strengthening engagement with local and international initiatives.
- Represented Rotary International Scholars, supporting club activities and delivering talks on humanitarian and academic perspectives.
Legal Intern /Sydney, Australia /May 2022 - Aug 2022
- Attended client meetings with refugees and asylum seekers, assisting lawyers in case preparation and document drafting.
- Supported visa application processes through direct communication with asylum seekers and refugees.
- Handled client inquiries via in-person meetings, phone, and email correspondence, ensuring timely and accurate support.
House Mother & Board Member / Kyoto, Japan / Apr 2020 - Jul 2021
- Supervised student-led activities for 30 international residents and contributed to management decisions.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations and enforced house rules during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring resident safety and compliance.
Research Volunteer /Kyoto, Japan /Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
- Conducted research on the situation of Syrian refugees in Jordan.
- Assessed and developed project proposals for potential future humanitarian activities.
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) OPERATIONAL CENTER PARIS (OCP)
08.2025 - 02.2026
Association Coordinator
MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) JAPAN
07.2023 - Current
Event Coordinator for International General Assembly
MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) JAPAN
03.2023 - 06.2023
Myanmar Research Fellow
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
01.2023 - 03.2023
Campaign Support and Casework
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA
03.2022 - 01.2023
General Manager & Project Lead
GLOBAL AGENTS
07.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Ritsumeikan University
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Human Rights Law and Policy
University of New South Wales
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