Admin Section - ONE (1) LOCAL STAFF Recruitment of a local staff at the Consulate General of Japan in Cebu (Repost)

2026/3/5
 The Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu is currently seeking to hire one (1) local staff in the Admin Section. The details of the job description, conditions, and qualifications are as follows. The application deadline is March 8, 2026.
 
  1. Position
General Administrative Staff (Accounting and General Affairs)
 
  1. Number of Vacancies
One (1) person (expected to start work around March - April 2026)
 
  1. Job Description
Processing payments, payment of social security contributions, banking procedures, maintenance and management of building facilities, procurement and inventory management of consumables, support for arrival and departure of consulate staff, interpretation and translation, document preparation and filing, telephone and email correspondence, and other assistance related to accounting and general affairs.
 
  1. Work Location
Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu (Admin Section)
(8th Floor, 2Quad Building, Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, Philippines)
 
  1. Working Days and Hours
- Monday to Friday (excluding official holidays designated by the Consulate)
- From 8:30 am to 5:15 pm (lunch break from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm)
* You may be required to work on holidays or overtime as necessary.
 
  1. Conditions
- Basic monthly salary: PHP 45,000 to 75,000
* The above monthly salary is an approximate amount inclusive of all allowances except overtime pay and will be determined based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications.

- Annual paid leave: 15 days per year / Sick leave: 7 days per year
* However, no leave will be granted during the six-month probation period.
 
  1. Qualifications
- Japanese Language Proficiency Level N1, N2, N3 or N4  (Non-Japanese nationals).
- University graduate or equivalent educational background.
- Holder of permanent resident status in the Philippines with valid work authorization (Non-Philippine nationals).
- Able to work in English and Tagalog or Cebuano.
- Preferably with more than one year of practical experience in general clerical work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related software.
 
  1. Application Method and Deadline
Please submit the following application documents by March 8, 2026 either in person or by email (cebucoj@ce.mofa.go.jp).
When applying by email, please write “Application for Local Staff” in the subject line. The maximum data size per email is 10 MB.
After sending, please make sure that your email has been sent. If sending is unsuccessful, please divide the files into multiple emails and resend.
Applications by postal mail will not be accepted.
 
  1. Application Documents
​​The originals of documents (2) to (5) listed below will need to be presented later.

(1) Resume (in Japanese)
* Please attach a photo and describe your reasons for applying and work history as much detail as possible.
* Please include a phone number and email address at which you can be contacted during the day.
(2) Copy of identification
* Please submit a copy of a valid passport or other official identification that verifies nationality.
(3) Copy of documents proving your residence and work authorization in the Philippines (Non-Philippine nationals)
(4) Copy of Japanese language proficiency certificate
(5) Copy of certificate of graduation (university, graduate school, etc.)
* If the document is in a language other than Japanese or English, please also submit a Japanese translation.

  10. Selection Process
The primary screening will be conducted based on submitted documents. Only those who pass the initial screening will be contacted regarding the schedule for the secondary screening (interview).
Failure to answer repeated calls from the Consulate or failure to respond may result in disqualification.
For non-native Japanese speakers, a separate Japanese language test may be conducted, as high proficiency in Japanese is required for this position.