Recruitment of Part-time Research Assistant at JICA Ogata Research Institute (Farm survey assistant)

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Research Assistant

Through policy-oriented academic research, JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development (JICA Ogata Research Institute) intends to enhance the effectiveness of development cooperation in developing countries and contribute to formulation of the international development cooperation trend. Applicants to this post are expected to contribute to the promotion of JICA Ogata Research Institute research projects in collaboration with other researchers and practitioners.

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Research Project |An empirical research on the impact of the SHEP approach on small-scale farmers

Research Assistant is expected to conduct the following activities under the research project "Research on the impact of the SHEP approach on small-scale farmers";
1. Assistance in creating survey questionnaires
2. Checking, compiling, and organizing survey data, and communication with field investigators
3. Collecting literature and materials related to the survey
4. Other tasks related to survey management.

In principle 3 days in a week
(There will be some flexibility in the number of working days and working hours per week depending on the applicant's schedule. )
Working hour at the Institute: 9:30-17:45 including 45minutes lunch break.
※As remote work is permitted, the modality of work will be discussed once recruited. During the contract period, attendance at office may be required depending on the situation.

JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development (Tokyo), and other places.
10-5, Ichigaya Honmura-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8433, JAPAN

Required qualifications include:
1. Master's degree (or equivalent, or soon to be) in the above research fields
2. English language proficiency at a level that does not hinder the performance of work such as literature reviews and communication with field investigators via email in English (e.g., (a) TOEIC score of 640 or higher, (b) TOEFL (PBT) score of 500 or higher, (c) TOEFL (CBT) score of 173 or higher, (d) TOEFL (iBT) score of 61 or higher).
3. While this position is open to all nationalities, applicants of foreign nationalities are required to have appropriate visa/permission to work in Japan.
4. Experience using online interview survey tools, such as KoBo Toolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, etc.
5. Experience in data analysis using the statistical analysis software R.

1. Position: Part-time Research Assistant
2. Contract Period: 1/July/2025～31/December/2025（tentative)
※The contract can be extended if both parties agree.
3. Remuneration: To be determined based on the research assistant's qualifications and in accordance with provisions of JICA.
4. Commuting expenses: To be paid.
5. Social Insurance: None.

16/May/2025 on noon

1/July/2025
Please indicate in your e-mail when you send the application documents if it is difficult to start the contract from 1/July/2025.

1. CV
　※Please use the attached CV format (a photo is not required).
　※ If you have certification documents for language proficiency, please attach them.

2. Statement of the Reason for Applying to the Position (including a connection to your own research activities.)
3. Photocopy of Degree Certificate(s)

【How to Send】
Application documents must be sent by e-mail to drisaiyou@jica.go.jp
　※Please indicate in the e-mail subject line: “Application for RA (An empirical research on the impact of the SHEP approach on small-scale farmers)”. Make sure to put your name and application document number in all your attached files.
　※Please note that we cannot receive e-mail attachements exceeding 5MB. If application documents exceed 5MB, please send them in several e-mails. If a single file exceeds 5MB, please contact us.
　※Please note that we cannot receive applications in compressed file format (ZIP, LHA, CAB, TGZ, TAR and ARA etc.)

※We can also accept the application documents via PARTNER system.

※Application Deadline: 16/May/2025 at noon

※Application documents will not be returned.
※All personal information submitted will be used solely for the purpose of selection and contract administration.
※Please contact us if you DO NOT receive confirmation message from us within 2 working days after you submit your application by e-mail.

・Result of the first selection will be informed by e-mail.
・The second selection (interview) will be held on the dates and times listed below. Please be sure to clearly indicate in your application email the multiple dates and times you would like to be interviewed. Applicants who passed the first selection will be notified of the designated interview date and time by e-mail notification of the results of the first selection.
1. 3/June/2025 P.M.1:30～P.M12:30
2. 3/June/2025 A.M.10:00.～P.M.5:00
3. 5/June/2025 A.M.10:00.～P.M.12:30
4. 9/June/2025 A.M.10:00.～P.M.12:30
※We cannot respond to inquiries about selection results.
※Other inquiries can be accepted at drisaiyou@jica.go.jp. We cannot respond to inquiries via phone.

JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development, Administration Division
10-5, Ichigaya Honmura-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8433, JAPAN
E-mail: drisaiyou@jica.go.jp