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The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations (NYC) is looking for an Administrative Assistant in the Social Section to start in mid-January 2010. Japanese language skills is preferred but not required.
Deadline for applications (cover letter and resume) is Friday, 11 December 2009 by 13:00, sent to makiko-hayashi@un-japan.org with “PMJ Administrative Assistant Position” in the subject line. No phone calls.
DUTIES:
- Respond to telephone calls, both incoming and outgoing, with efficiency and professional etiquette
- Assist in logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
- Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
- Manage appointment schedules for the section, visiting diplomats and VIPs
- Research and book restaurants, hotels and airlines for reasonable prices and specials
- Receive guests as necessary
- Respond to inquiries
- Assist other officers and staff in the section when needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. citizenship required
- College degree required
- Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills at native level required
- Computer skills, typing skills (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.) required
- Japanese language skills preferred
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