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:

1. Respond to telephone calls, both incoming and outgoing, with efficiency and professional etiquette
2. Assist in logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
3. Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
4. Manage appointment schedules for the section, visiting diplomats and VIPs
5. Research and book restaurants, hotels and airlines for reasonable prices and specials
6. Receive guests as necessary
7. Respond to inquiries
8. Assist other officers and staff in the section when needed

Requirements/Preferences:

1. U.S. citizenship required
2. College degree required
3. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills at native level required
4. Computer skills, typing skills (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.) required
5. Japanese language skills preferred

Position begins: Mid-January 2009

Please send a cover letter and resume no later than 1:00 pm on Friday, 11 December 2009 to makiko-hayashi@un-japan.org with “PMJ Administrative Assistant Position” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

# Posted by jetaany 281 days ago