Job Opening at the Consulate-General of Japan in Hagatna (1 Position Available)

The Consulate-General of Japan in Hagatna is seeking to hire one (1) local staff member primarily responsible for accounting and administrative support, under the following terms: 1. Job Description
Accounting and General Administrative Support (Local Staff)
Primary duties include:

• Accounting support (including cash handling, bookkeeping, and financial record management)
• Maintenance of office and official residence facilities (inventory management, coordination with service providers)
• Other general office administrative tasks
• Assistance with public relations and cultural programs

2. Application Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• (If not a U.S. citizen) Must possess valid work authorization in the United States.
• Must have completed high school or equivalent level of education.
• Must possess native-level proficiency in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English.
• Must have advanced knowledge and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), including the ability to create and manage documents and data.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a high level of communication ability, with a cooperative and team-oriented attitude.
• Interest in Japanese government policies and Japanese culture is preferred.

3. Expected Start Date
September 2025 (tentative). The first six months of employment will be considered a probationary period. 4. Work Schedule
Full-time position.
Working hours: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM – 5:15 PM on weekdays (38.75 hours per week). 5. Workplace
Consulate-General of Japan in Hagatna
ITC Building, Suite 604
590 S. Marine Corps Dr., Tamuning, Guam 96913 6. Selection Process

• First Screening: Document review (Mid-July)
• Second Screening: Written test and interview (Late July)
  Only those who pass the first screening will be contacted for the second screening.

7. Application Deadline
Must arrive by Thursday, July 10, 2025. 8. Application Documents

• Please submit a resume with a recent photo (in any format) by email in PDF format. Resumes will not be returned. Please include a brief statement of motivation in your resume.
• Email address: infocgj@ag.mofa.go.jp
• Please include “Job Application” in the subject line of your email.
• Applicants who pass the first screening will be asked to bring the following documents to the written test and interview:
  • Copy of a valid work permit (if applicable)
  • Copy of academic transcripts, certificates, and letters of recommendation (letters of recommendation are optional)

9. Additional Notes

• No travel or accommodation expenses will be provided for the written test or interview.
• For inquiries, please contact us via the email address above (Japanese or English). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.