{"id":37898,"date":"2015-06-01T18:04:39","date_gmt":"2015-06-01T22:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=37898"},"modified":"2015-06-01T18:04:39","modified_gmt":"2015-06-01T22:04:39","slug":"job-english-advisoreditor-permanent-mission-of-japan-to-the-un-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2015\/06\/01\/job-english-advisoreditor-permanent-mission-of-japan-to-the-un-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: English Advisor\/Editor \u2014 Permanent Mission of Japan to the UN (Switzerland)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Via JET alum Susan Pegues who is the one leaving the position after 7 years.\u00a0Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier<\/strong><\/a>, freelance writer and Online Editor of <\/em>The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0JETwit Jobs Google Group<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position<\/strong>: English Advisor\/Editor
\n Posted by<\/b>: <\/span><\/em>Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations
\nLocation<\/strong>: Geneva, Switzerland
\nStatus<\/strong>: Full-Time<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Description:<\/p>\n

The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, is seeking an English Advisor\/Editor.<\/p>\n

Duties include the following:<\/p>\n

\u30fbproofreading, editing, and\/or drafting speeches and statements written in English on a wide range of issues to be delivered primarily at the conferences of the United Nations and its specialized agencies as well as other Geneva-based international organizations, including the Human Rights Council<\/p>\n

\u30fbwriting\/editing various correspondence from the Mission, including press releases, letters, documents, etc.<\/p>\n

\u30fbadvising diplomats on the appropriate wording and tone on diplomatically sensitive issues<\/p>\n

\u30fbsome translation of speeches or documents from Japanese to English<\/p>\n

\u30fbaccompanying diplomats to UN meetings to assist them in gathering information<\/p>\n

Qualifications:<\/p>\n

Candidates must be native English speakers.<\/p>\n

In addition, they must:<\/p>\n

\u30fbhave impeccable English grammar, proofreading, writing, and editing skills. Professional experience a plus.<\/p>\n

\u30fbbe computer literate, especially Windows XP, Outlook, and Word.<\/p>\n

\u30fbhave a university degree in English, journalism, international relations, Japan Studies, or other related field. Graduate degree a plus.<\/p>\n

\u30fbhave at least 2-kyu level qualification on the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test.<\/p>\n

\u30fbhave a strong interest in international affairs and current events.<\/p>\n

\u30fbhave an eagerness to live and work overseas in an international environment. Experience a plus.<\/p>\n

Desirable but not necessary:<\/p>\n

\u30fbprior experience working with a Japanese organization<\/p>\n

\u30fbprior professional experience translating from Japanese to English<\/p>\n

\u30fbFrench language ability<\/p>\n

Candidates will be assessed on their writing and translating ability as well as level of experience and education.<\/p>\n

Compensation:<\/p>\n

Starting salary will depend on educational level and experience.<\/p>\n

Health insurance is covered in part by the Mission.<\/p>\n

Pension Program available.<\/p>\n

Relocation costs will not be covered by the Mission.<\/p>\n

No housing allowance will be given.<\/p>\n

How and whom to apply:<\/p>\n

Please email a one-page cover letter and a resume (CV) of no more than two pages as an attachment to masahiro.tada@mofa.go.jp. Candidates will be notified by e-mail. No phone calls please. Deadline for submission is midnight, 22 June 2015 (Geneva time).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Via JET alum Susan Pegues who is the one leaving the position after 7 years.\u00a0Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0JETwit Jobs Google Group\u00a0and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: English Advisor\/Editor Posted by: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t