Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva is looking for a Secretary

Application deadline: 15/07/2026

Location: Genève

Position: Secretary

Contract type: Permanent contract / CDI

Activity rate: 100%

Job Description

The Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva

Description

The position is full-time and based in our office in Geneva. The starting date is November to December 2026.

1 Job Description

• a secretary for Minister for the Economic Affairs Division
• an assistant for the Economic Affairs Division
• potentially attending meetings at the WTO and writing summary reports

2 Requirements:

• Be fluent in spoken and written English
• Working knowledge of French
• English proof reading/editing & writing skills
• Expertise in MS Office, Word and Excel
• Date of entry: November/December 2026
• Swiss nationality, or a person with a Swiss residence and work permit

3 Working hours

• 9:00 -17:45(including a 1-hour break)
• Weekends and public holidays off(subject to the Mission’s closure schedule)

4 How to apply:

Please send a cover letter, a CV with a recent photo, and a copy of a passport or other ID to the following email address.

[email protected]

Only applications in English will be accepted. No phone calls please. The deadline for submission is midnight, 15th July 2026(Geneva time).

5 Selection procedure:

Candidates will initially be assessed on their level of relevant experience and education. Those who pass the initial screening will be contacted to take part in a written assessment and video interview.

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