Administrative and HR Assistant

United Nations University

Administrative and HR Assistant providing operational, financial, administrative, and HR support at UNU’s Office of the Rector. Engaging in various administrative and support tasks.

Posted 7/3/2026contractRemote • 🇯🇵 JapanJunior💰 $1,000 - $1,200 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong operational and administrative support capabilities, with expertise in ERP transactions, financial reporting, and document management. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with a focus on maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all communications.

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ERP Transaction ProcessingFinancial ReportingMicrosoft ExcelAdministrative SupportCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

ERP SystemsFinancial ReportingPivot TablesDocument ManagementAsset Management

Soft Skills

DiscretionProfessionalismWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Human Resources SupportProcurement ActivitiesAdministrative CorrespondenceBudget SetupConfidential Information Handling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational, financial, administrative, and human resources support to the Office of the Rector
Provide administrative support for finance, human resources, procurement, and general office operations
Prepare and process ERP transactions
Support budget setup and supplier management in the ERP system
Assist with asset management activities
Run financial reports in the ERP system and prepare pivot tables in Excel
Support procurement activities and maintain related documentation
Support the preparation of travel, logistics, and administrative documentation for meetings
Update and maintain the UNU Council SharePoint site
Draft, format, proofread, and archive administrative correspondence
Provide administrative support for HR-related activities
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Council & Administrative Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong customer service orientation and a professional demeanor
Ability to work remotely on a full-time basis
Availability to work during the core working hours of 11:00–17:00 Japan Standard Time (JST)

Benefits

Comp & perks

No paid annual leave
No sick leave