Translator cum Secretarial Support
Kumon is the world's leading after-school enrichment programme. It was founded in 1954 in Japan, and the Kumon Method originated from a father's love for his son. The programme has over 4 million students, and learning opportunities are offered in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. The main goal of Kumon is to help individuals discover their potential and develop their abilities to the fullest, thus nurturing human capital that will contribute to global society.
If you share the same passion for developing children and seeking a meaningful career that contributes to their development on a global level, Kumon invites like-minded candidates to join as an Associate, Management Support.
Job Purpose:
The main purpose of this position is to facilitate communication of policies and activities of the head office in Japan and the regional headquarter to each country by providing interpretation, translation support and secretarial services for Kumon Asia & Oceania's Management.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide translation and interpretation from Japanese to English, and vice versa:
- Translate various documents such as presentations, newsletters, reports, company policies and speeches etc.
- Interpret and facilitate communication between Japanese and non-Japanese speaking stakeholders.
- Support Management in secretarial and administrative tasks, such as handling expenditure, travel arrangements, schedule meetings, coordinating and monitoring reporting schedules.
- Conduct basic research and planning for various projects undertaken by the division.
- Communication of information relating to company-wide policies etc
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- High proficiency in both Japanese (preferably JLPT level 1 or near-native) and English languages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT) and video-editing
Credentials and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or a Diploma from a recognised institution in any discipline
- At least 2 years' professional experience in interpretation and translation
Special Requirements:
- Strict confidentiality obligations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to prioritize and manage tight deadlines
- Willing to travel overseas
Kumon is the world's leading after-school enrichment programme. It was founded in 1954 in Japan, and the Kumon Method originated from a father's love for his son. The programme has over 4 million students, and learning opportunities are offered in more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. The main goal of Kumon is to help individuals discover their potential and develop their abilities to the fullest, thus nurturing human capital that will contribute to global society.
If you share the same passion for developing children and seeking a meaningful career that contributes to their development on a global level, Kumon invites like-minded candidates to join as an Associate, Management Support.
Job Purpose:
The main purpose of this position is to facilitate communication of policies and activities of the head office in Japan and the regional headquarter to each country by providing interpretation, translation support and secretarial services for Kumon Asia & Oceania's Management.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide translation and interpretation from Japanese to English, and vice versa:
- Translate various documents such as presentations, newsletters, reports, company policies and speeches etc.
- Interpret and facilitate communication between Japanese and non-Japanese speaking stakeholders.
- Support Management in secretarial and administrative tasks, such as handling expenditure, travel arrangements, schedule meetings, coordinating and monitoring reporting schedules.
- Conduct basic research and planning for various projects undertaken by the division.
- Communication of information relating to company-wide policies etc
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- High proficiency in both Japanese (preferably JLPT level 1 or near-native) and English languages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT) and video-editing
Credentials and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or a Diploma from a recognised institution in any discipline
- At least 2 years' professional experience in interpretation and translation
Special Requirements:
- Strict confidentiality obligations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to prioritize and manage tight deadlines
- Willing to travel overseas