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 policy, 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.