The Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva is seeking a Secretary for the Economic Affairs Division

2025/10/1
The Permanent Mission of Japan
to the International Organizations in Geneva
is seeking a Secretary
for the Economic Affairs Division

   

   The position is full-time and based in our office in Geneva. The starting date is November to December 2025.
 
   
1 Job Description:

  • Secretary for the Economic Affairs Division
  • Potentially attending meetings at the WTO and writing summary reports
   2 Requirements:
  • Fluent in spoken and written English
  • Working knowledge of French
  • English proofreading, editing, and writing skills
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
  • Swiss nationals, or candidates with a Swiss residence and work permit
  • Knowledge of or background in international trade, trade policiy, and WTO rules is desirable

   3 Working hours:
  • Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:45 (including a 1-hour break)
  • Weekends and public holidays off (subject to the Mission’s closure schedule)
  4 Expected start date:

     From November/December 2025


   5 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:

   jpnmission2@gv.mofa.go.jp

    Only applications in English will be accepted. No phone calls please. The deadline for submission is 23:59, 15 October 2025 (Geneva time).

   
6 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.