Overview
FAO's Liaison Office in Japan is hiring a G-5 Office Assistant in Yokohama to coordinate office support, meetings, correspondence, administration and management-support services.
Full job description
This locally recruited General Service position is a two-year fixed-term appointment with possible extension. The work includes executive calendar support, meetings and events, correspondence, document quality control, administrative coordination, research and reporting, and guidance to other office-support staff.
Requirements & qualifications
FAO states that General Service staff are recruited locally from the duty-station area. Candidates must meet the official education, experience, language, residency and work-authorization requirements. Working knowledge of Japanese, procurement experience and knowledge of another FAO official language are listed as desirable.
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Verification notes
Verified against the active official FAO vacancy page on 22 August 2026. The page lists requisition 2601807, Yokohama, G-5, local recruitment, a two-year fixed-term appointment with possible extension, and closure on 4 September 2026.
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