Announcement

Position: Administrative Assistant

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) – Bureau of Customs (BOC) Technical Cooperation Project for Enhancement of Customs Operations, is currently looking for an Administrative Assistant who is able and willing to work in a governance sector project.

The applicant must have the following qualifications:

  • Graduate with a bachelor’s degree
  • With at least 2 years of work experience. Experience in a support role related to administrative functions is an advantage
  • Good coordination and interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in both Filipino and English language
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Gmail

The Administrative Assistant will assist the JICA Expert with following administrative duties:

  • Arranges appointments and schedule
  • Sends and receives fax or short messages
  • Answers and screens calls
  • Photocopies and scans documents
  • Makes logistical arrangements and provides administrative support for receiving related missions and conducting expert’s activities
  • Communicates and coordinates with BOC and other related organizations
  • Files paper- and electronic-based reports/documents
  • Prepares travel arrangements (Domestic and international)
  • Coordinates with seminar venues and hotels on booking arrangements
  • Procures office supplies and other items
  • Process payment of bills and other accounting related documents
  • Assists in preparing liquidation reports
  • Other necessary tasks that may be assigned from time to time

The compensation for the position is as follows:

Php 15,381.50/ month (inclusive of SSS, PhilHealth, PAGIBIG and transportation allowance)

Duty Station:

BOC JICA Office, 2nd Floor CRIC Building Gate 3, South Harbor, Port Area Manila 1099 or its nearby office.

All applicants must indicate the subject position and submit Curriculum Vitae with photo (2x2), including cover letter and one (1) recommendation letter from former employer to Mr. Katsu Shigeaki thru this email address: kash1932@yahoo.co.jp on or before September 15, 2023. Only shortlisted only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.

JICA is an agency of the Government of Japan responsible for implementing the technical cooperation, grant aid and yen loan programs of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). For more information, refer to www.facebook.com/jicaphilippines(external link) and https://www.jica.go.jp/philippine/english/index.html.