Apr 30

Job: Admin Asst – Permanent Mission of Japan to the UN (NYC)

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Posted at the request of the PMJ.  FYI, this is a position that has been held by other JET alums previously. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Permanent Mission of Japan to the UN
Location: NYC
Status: Part-Time

The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Social Section at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
Assist in logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
Edit English in both official/unofficial documents
Manage appointment schedules for the section, visiting diplomats, and VIPs
Attend meetings/conferences at UN as necessary
Respond to inquiries
Assist other officers and staff in the section when needed

Requirements/Preferences:

Candidates must be a US citizen or non-US citizen currently with a legal status that allows him/her to stay for an extended period, preferably on permanent basis, and legally work in the US.Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, or related discipline.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Computer skills, typing skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc) required
Japanese language skills preferred

Position begins: Late June, 2015.

Please send a cover letter and resume no later than Monday 18 May 2015 to social@dn.mofa.go.jp with “PMJ Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls please.