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Administrative Assistant II (FTA GS-3)

UNUTokyo, Japan
Category | Grade:General | GS-3Deadline:Job ID:2667081Posted on:5 Jul 2026
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Overview

Supports UNU Tokyo protocol, human resources administration, finance, assets, cash, accounting and operational services, including liaison with Japanese authorities.

Department: Centre Administration

Languages

Required: English, Japanese

Desired: Another UN language

Job Areas

  1. Administration & Executive Support
  2. Accounting

Minimum Experience

1 year

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Prepare Note Verbale and protocol registrations with Japan's foreign ministry
  • Support residence-status and visa applications
  • Maintain headcount, security and immigration records
  • Issue employment certificates and maintain office information
  • Maintain asset records and verification workflows
  • Manage cash transactions, deposits and invoice numbers
  • Support year-end accounting and ERP requisitions
  • Prepare tax-exemption, travel and welfare documentation

Requirements

  • Secondary education with three years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree with one year
  • Administration and finance experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Good oral and written Japanese

Skills

Protocol AdministrationHuman Resources AdministrationAsset ManagementCash ManagementAccounting SupportVisa CoordinationRecords ManagementStakeholder Liaison

Tools

ERP SystemMicrosoft ExcelUNDSS SystemUNU Intranet

Additional info

  • Full-time fixed-term appointment for one year with possible renewal
  • Expected start date 1 January 2027