Jobs & Internship Opportunities
2026/1/9
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an individual to fill a vacancy in the political section.
1. Brief Job Description
General clerical and administrative support in addition to attending various meetings and taking minutes of them.
2. Location
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations
605 Third Avenue, 28th Floor, New York NY 10158
3. Qualifications
[Required]
‐ US citizen or permanent resident
- Native-level English proficiency and touch typing
‐ Graduate student or expected graduate student in relevant fields (e.g. international politics, international security, public policy, etc.)
[Advantage]
- Japanese proficiency
‐ Experiences in an international organization or a Japanese Government-related organization
- Able to start working in early March 2026
4. Employment
Locally hired staff
5. Working hours
Monday through Friday
9:30-18:15
6. Term
2 years with 3 months of probation. The term will be renewed at the end if both parties agree.
7. Salary
About 5,000 – 6,500 USD/month
8. Application
To apply, please send a cover letter and one copy of your resume (English or Japanese), indicating your availability, by e-mail to the following address by Friday, February 13, 2026. The title of the email should include “PMJ Political Section (your name)”
E-mail: pmj-careers@dn.mofa.go.jp
9. Notes
No phone calls please. All resumes sent to us will be kept in our office and will not be returned. Only applicants who have passed the initial process will be contacted for further consideration. Interviews will be held from the middle of February through the end of February at our office (online interviews are negotiable). No travel expenses or other allowances will be provided for the interview.
1. Brief Job Description
General clerical and administrative support in addition to attending various meetings and taking minutes of them.
2. Location
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations
605 Third Avenue, 28th Floor, New York NY 10158
3. Qualifications
[Required]
‐ US citizen or permanent resident
- Native-level English proficiency and touch typing
‐ Graduate student or expected graduate student in relevant fields (e.g. international politics, international security, public policy, etc.)
[Advantage]
- Japanese proficiency
‐ Experiences in an international organization or a Japanese Government-related organization
- Able to start working in early March 2026
4. Employment
Locally hired staff
5. Working hours
Monday through Friday
9:30-18:15
6. Term
2 years with 3 months of probation. The term will be renewed at the end if both parties agree.
7. Salary
About 5,000 – 6,500 USD/month
8. Application
To apply, please send a cover letter and one copy of your resume (English or Japanese), indicating your availability, by e-mail to the following address by Friday, February 13, 2026. The title of the email should include “PMJ Political Section (your name)”
E-mail: pmj-careers@dn.mofa.go.jp
9. Notes
No phone calls please. All resumes sent to us will be kept in our office and will not be returned. Only applicants who have passed the initial process will be contacted for further consideration. Interviews will be held from the middle of February through the end of February at our office (online interviews are negotiable). No travel expenses or other allowances will be provided for the interview.