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Lineup of JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Group and Region Focus)

The program details, such as the curriculum, implementing period are subject to change as they are the information at the time of planning.

Outline of Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Group and Region Focus)

Please click program title to see the outline.

Target Organization: Local Government

Global Issues
Sector / Sub-sector
Program Title Course No. JICA Center Language Target Organization / Group
Education / Technical and Vocational Education and Training Industrial Technology Education (PDF/217KB) J1704392 JICA Chubu English Target Organization:
Ministry of Education, Ministry of TVET (Technology and Vocational Education of training) ,Ministry of Human Recourse
Target Group:
1.Officials in policy making for technology education in the educational administration of central or local government
2.More than 5 years' experience in this field
3.Ages of twenty-five (25) and fifty
(45) years 4.
Education / Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Education in Central and West Africa (PDF/219KB) J1704213 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) French Target Organization:
Organismes administratifs chargés de l'éducation de la petite enfance ou de l'éducation préscolaire.
Organismes de formation des enseignants.
Target Group:
Directions des établissements EPE / DPE (directeur / directrice d'école maternelle ou de crèche)
Education / Primary Education Physical Education in Basic Education (PDF/216KB) J1704015 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Ministry of Education and other related ministries, local administrative agencies of education, or teacher training institutions
Target Group:
1. Managerial officials or specialists in charge of physical education

2. More than 10 years of job experience

3. Bachelor degree or more
Education / Primary Education Improvement of Lesson Evaluation in Science for English-speaking Sub-Saharan African Countries (PDF/219KB) J1704284 JICA Shikoku English Target Organization:
Ministry of education and / or teacher training organizations
Target Group:
1. Officer in charge of teacher education in the central or local administration of education in the field of science.
2. More than 3 years experience of teaching science at primary or secondary level.
3. JICA related personnel are prioritized.
Education / Primary Education Improving Teaching Methods for Science and Mathematics in Primary Education (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704138 / (B) J1704388 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) (A) English / (B) French 1. Applicants should fulfill at least one of the following three requirements:
- Educational administrators responsible for improving school education
- Senior teachers of primary schools
- Teachers at teacher training institutions
2. Experience in the relevant field: have more than five years of teaching experience in Science and Mathematics in primary school
3. Health: must be in good health, both physically and mentally, to participate in the Program in Japan.
4. Must not be serving any form of military service.
5. Be under forty-five (45) years of age is preferable
Education / Primary Education Improvement of Quality of Education through Lesson Study (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704318 / (B) J1704319 (A) JICA Chugoku / (B) JICA Hokuriku (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Primary (basic) and / or junior secondary school, Pre-service or In-service teacher training institution, Educational administrative office
Target Group:
Teacher or educational officer who supervises the quality of lesson in science and / or math subject, such as advisory teacher, instructor of Pre / In-service teacher training institution, etc.

have experience in the subject field for 5 years or more.
Education / Primary Education Strengthening of Local Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (PDF/217KB) J1704129 JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) English Target Organization:
Educational administration, teacher training institution responsible for INSET
Target Group:
Educational administrators or pedagogical inspectors (supervisor, advisory teachers etc.) in charge of planning, managing and monitoring In-Service Training (INSET)
Education / Primary Education Educational Administration, Financial System and School Management for Expansion of Basic Education in Middle East (PDF/221KB) J1704277 JICA Hokuriku Arabic Target Organization:
Educational administrative organization
Target Group:
Educational administrative officer in

central government. (including Local government educational administrative officer)

More than 3 years of working experience

From Thirty's to Fifty's (Priority age is Thirty's to Forty's)
Education / Lower Secondary Education Improvement of quality of mathematics education in secondary education (PDF/219KB) J1704368 JICA Chugoku Spanish Target Organization:
(1) Technical officials from Ministry of Education (2) Teacher trainers at National / regional, teacher education collage (3) Head teachers
Target Group:
Candidate should be an officer from ministry of education who is responsible for improvement of the quality of mathematics in secondary education or a person in charge of PRESET or INSET. More than 5 years' experience of teaching is recommended.
Education / Nonformal Education Promotion of Non-Formal Education (PDF/217KB) J1704245 JICA Tohoku English Target Organization:
The department is in charge of Non-formal Education at Ministry or University / Teacher's College

Target Group:
At least 5 years job experience about Non-formal Education . (At least 1 year job experience in current position)
Education / Education Administration INSET Management in Africa (Anglophone Countries) (PDF/218KB) J1704221 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
1.Participants should be education administrators from district education offices.
2.For countries that have allocations for more than one participants, one head teacher from primary or lower secondary schools should be included as a participant. Such head teachers should be nominated from the same district as the above mentioned education administrator.
Target Group:
1.Experience in the relevant field: Those who have more than five years of experiences regarding 1) mentioned above.
2. (Recommendable) Those who are recommended by JICA Technical Cooperation Projects.
Education / Education Administration Capacity Development for the Analyses of Education Policy Making and Its Effects (PDF/220KB) J1704322 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
Ministry of Education and universities (and equivalent research organizations)
Target Group:
Double participations are recommended, both of official of Ministry of Education and researcher at the universities (and equivalent research organizations) in each country
Education / Education Administration Education Finance and Administration: Focused on Basic Education Quality, Internal Efficiency, and Equity (PDF/220KB) J1704278 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Central and / or regional government in charge of planning, finance and administration on education
Target Group:
Officers working on education finance and administration strategy in the central / regional govenment. More than 3 years experience. Being in the position of policy making on education finance and administration. Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Education / Education Administration Improvement of Education in Remote Areas - For the Achievement of SDGs (PDF/221KB) (A) J1704415 / (B) J1704092 (A) JICA Shikoku / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) (A) English / (B) Spanish Target Organization:
Ministry of Education and other related ministries, local governments, and national research institution for education, teacher training institution

Target Group:
*Administrative officials or specialists in charge of remote areas education improvement
*More than 3 years of job experience in the field of remote and isolated areas education
*Buchelor degree or more
Education / Other Education Issues Education System for Children with Disability -Promotion of Inclusive Education System utilizing the experience of Special Needs Education- (PDF/221KB) J1704333 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Department in charge of Inclusive / Special Needs Education / Education for children with disability at Ministry or University / Teacher's College

Target Group:
At least 5 years job experience about Inclusive / Special Needs EducationEducation . (At least 1 year job experience in current position)
Health / Maternal and Child Health / Reproductive Health Improvement of Maternal Health (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704223 / (B) J1704225 / (C) J1704416 (A) JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) / (B) JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) / (C) JICA Shikoku (A) English / (B) English / (C) English Target Organization:
1. National or local government organizations which are responsible of planning / designing MNCH programs. 

2. NGOs which work together with above 1.


Target Group:
1. National or local government officers who are responsible of planning / designing MNCH (maternal, newborn and child health) programs. 

2. have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in this filed.

3. Good efficiency of English
Health / Maternal and Child Health / Reproductive Health Strengthening Maternal and Child Health through Public Health Activities for Spanish Speaking Countries (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704204 / (B) J1704422 (A) JICA Okinawa / (B) JICA Okinawa (A) Spanish / (B) Spanish Target Organization:
Organizations in charge of Maternal and Child Health, and public health at central / regional government

Target Group:
1. be in charge of planning and management of public health / maternal and child health
2. more than seven (7) years of work experience in public health
3. licensed nurse / midwife / publc health nurse
Health / Maternal and Child Health / Reproductive Health Improvement of Maternal and Child Nutrition (PDF/218KB) J1704236 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Central government officials or local authority involved in MCH, community health, and nutrition improvement in SUN participatin countries

Target Group:
(1) Government officials engaged in policy development and / or implementation of maternal and child nutrition at the central level
(2) 3 years or more experiences in relevant fields
(3) 2 / a country
(4) Competent in English speaking, writing
Health / Maternal and Child Health / Reproductive Health Strengthening Maternal and Child Health through Public Health Activities (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704409 / (B) J1704423 (A) JICA Okinawa / (B) JICA Okinawa (A) English / (B) Portuguese Target Organization:
Organizations in charge of maternal and child health, and public health at central / regional government

Target Group:
1. be in charge of planning and management of public health / maternal and child health
2. more than seven (7) years of work experience in public health
3. licensed nurse / midwife / publc health nurse
Health / Maternal and Child Health / Reproductive Health Improvement of Maternal Health for French-Speaking African Countries (for government officials) (PDF/221KB) (A) J1704226 / (B) J1704227 (A) JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) / (B) JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) (A) French / (B) French Target Organization:
National or Regional Governmental Health Administration

Target Group:
- Governmental officials who are in charge of planning / implementing maternal health program at national or regional level
- To have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an official mentioned above.
- Medical professional (MD,Ns,MW etc.)
Health / Maternal and Child Health / Reproductive Health Continuum of care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and UHC (PDF/218KB) J1704235 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
Ministry of Health, Ministry of Local Administration and Local Government Agencies responsible for the policy formulation of MNCH / UHC

Target Group:
1. National or local government officers who are responsible for MNCH and / or related UHC programs.  2. Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in this field.
Health / Health System Evidence-Based Public Health Planning (PDF/218KB) J1704410 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Ministry of Health, Planning and managing departments / sections of regional governments in the field of public health
Target Group:
Health policies makers in  national / regional level, Health administrators
Health / Health System Hospital Management (PDF/215KB) (A) J1704181 / (B) J1704182 / (C) J1704183 / (D) J1704184 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu / (C) JICA Kyushu / (D) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) English / (C) English / (D) English Target Organization:
Regional core hospital, Central / Rural governmental organization

Target Group:
Current Duties and experience in the relevant field: be currently engaged in hospital management and financing, and have at least 5 years of work experience in the fields, concerned.
Have a competent command of spoken and written English skills.
Health / Health System Health Policy Development -An introduction to Japan's history, achievements and challenges (PDF/221KB) J1704205 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
Ministry of Health, Local health offices and other relevant organizations involved in health policy development.
Target Group:
1. Top ranking officials responsible for health policy development

2. 10 years or more experience in health systems management

3. Possess sufficient command of spoken and written English
Health / Health System Capacity Development on Health Systems Planning (PDF/220KB) J1704411 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Ministry of health, local health offices and other organizations involved in long-term health system planning or relevant research organizations
Target Group:
Target Group:

Health officer who is in charge of health development plans at the central or local government levels

Conditional Acceptance

Must have seven years or more experience in health administration
Health / Health System Health Systems Management (PDF/217KB) J1704207 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
Ministry of Health, local health offices and other organizations involved in health systems management, or relevant research institutions
Target Group:
Middle level managers expected to become policy makers in the future
Health / Health System Quality Improvement of Health Services through KAIZEN approach (PDF/219KB) J1704209 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
1. Hospital :
(1) Hospitals which have introduced, or are introducing KAIZEN or
(2) Hospitals which have identified its' challenges, and taking measures to improve the situation continuously.  
2. Government:
Division in charge of quality management of health services  at the ministry or provincial level.

Target Group:
(1) Quality improvement team members / hospital managers or Work Improvement team Members / ward heads in the hospital, or
(2) Governmental officials in charge of quality management of health services at national or regional level.
Health / Health System Strengthening Social Health Protection Towards Universal Health Coverage (PDF/221KB) J1704211 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
Government agencies which are responsible for the policy formulation & management in the field of health insurance, health care provision
Target Group:
1 Director level central government officials & government agencies who are responsible for the policy formulation & management on health insurance, healthcare provision. 2 Minimum of 3 years experience in health insurance and healthcare provision
Health / Health System Strengthening Human Resource for Improvement of Community Health (PDF/218KB) J1704266 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Department in charge of HRH in national or local government, educational organization for HRH (universities, technical institutions, etc.)

Target Group:
Persons in charge of planning and developing policies on HRH in the above organizations. Have asufficient command of spoken and written English.
Health / Health System Health Systems Management for Regional and District Health Management Officers (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704137 / (B) J1704267 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) French Target Organization:
Organization and department in charge of regional health administration

Target Group:
1.Regional administrative officer for local health care, or the officer who is involved in creating regional health care plan.
2.Person who has more than five (5) years' experience in the field of regional health administration.
Health / Tuberculosis Ending TB in the Era of Universal Health Coverage (PDF/218KB) J1704055 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
Ministry of Health and organization (s) in charge of planning / implementation of National TB control program
Target Group:
1. Medical doctor or equivalent working for central / provincial TB control department, 2. have at least 2 years experiences in the national TB control program and continue working at least 2 years after the program
Health / Tuberculosis Quality Laboratory Management for Tuberculosis in UHC -Applied for Global Threatening Disease Control- (PDF/221KB) J1704228 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory or Provincial / Regional Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory
Target Group:
1. senior technician, medical doctor responsible for TB laboratory management in the province / country, 2. have 2 year experiences in TB laboratory, 3. university graduate or equivalent
Health / Other infectious diseases Comprehensive countermeasure for viral hepatitis (PDF/217KB) J1704436 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Central and Local government or Hospital responsible for countermeasures of hepatitis 
Target Group:
In the case 2 persons participate from one country,
1 person from Administrative official responsible for countermeasures of hepatitis and
1 person from Medical doctor or Epidemiologist  responsible for countermeasures of hepatitis and communicable diseases, would be preferred.
Health / Other infectious diseases Improvement of Clinical Laboratory Technology -for Proper Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases- (PDF/220KB) J1704208 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
1. National / Local Core Hospitals
2. National / Local core laboratories to collaborate with the department in charge of diagnosis
Target Group:
1. Be a laboratory technologist,
Medical Doctor, Pharmacist or nurse who are engaged in microbiological tests
2. Be responsible for disseminating the knowledge and skills acquired through the program in his / her organization
Health / Other infectious diseases Countermeasure for Communicable Diseases (PDF/218KB) J1704268 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Department of Communicable Disease Control in national government or local government
Target Group:
-Governmental official engaged in the planning and operation of communicable diseases control 
-Have more than 3 years experience in the field of Public Health 
-Have a license of Medical fields   
Health / Other infectious diseases Infectious Diseases Control through Strengthening of Community Health System (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704421 / (B) J1704425 (A) JICA Okinawa / (B) JICA Okinawa (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Organizations in charge of infectious disease control and public health at central / regional government

Target Group:
1. be in charge of planning and management of infectioous disease control
2. have at least five (5) years of working experience.
3. have a good command of English enough to make a presentation and write a report.
Health / Other infectious diseases Field Epidemiology to strengthen the preparedness for the severe infectious disease outbreaks (for Managers) (PDF/221KB) J1704441 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
This program is designed for Ministry of Health (including the laboratory for public health) , local government.

Target Group:
1. be engaged in infectious disease control in national or local government.
2. medical doctors or veterinarians engaged in infectious disease control
Health / Other Health Issues Preventive Medicine Learn From Countermeasures of Non Communicable Disease (NCDs) in Remote Island Regions of Japan for Asia and Pacific Countries (PDF/221KB) J1704270 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Ministry of Health
National / Regional Hospital or clinic, public health center 
Target Group:
Administrative official, staff of health center who is responsible for countermeasures of NCDs
Has more than 5 years' experience in this field
Health / Other Health Issues Management of Disaster Medicine for Latin American Countries (PDF/218KB) J1704250 JICA Kansai (II) Spanish Target Organization:
Ministry of Health, National Hospital and other institutions in charge of disaster medical services, Governmental organization related with DRR


Target Group:
(Current Duty) : in charge of disaster medical care in central or regional  governments, staff of emergency medical facilities, doctors, nurses and paramedics engaged in disaster medicine
Health / Other Health Issues Lifestyle-Related Diseases Prevention (PDF/217KB) (A) J1704185 / (B) J1704186 (A) JICA Chubu / (B) JICA Chubu (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Offices / Divisions / Departments in charge of Lifestyle-Related Diseases policy in the health administration of central or local government
Target Group:
Officer in charge of public health, and responsible for LSRD control activities. More than 5 years of working experience in the relevant field.
Urban / Regional Development / Other Urban and Regional Development Issues Disaster Medicine and Emergency Medicine in ASEAN countries (PDF/217KB) J1704041 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
National Government Agencies and concerned organizations who are responsible for the Disaster / Emergency Medicine System

Target Group:
1. National Government Agencies and concerned organizations who are responsible for the Disaster / Emergency Medicine System in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam, 2. Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in this field.
Health / Other Health Issues School Health (PDF/216KB) J1704166 JICA Chubu English Target Organization:
Department in charge of planning school health promotion in the central or local government. (Ministry of Education or Ministry of Health)

Target Group:
Officer in charge of planning and implementing school health, or of promoting community health based in school. At least 5 years' experience in the relevant field.  (*If 2 participants are allocated for one country, it is one each for MOE and MOH.)
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Water Resources Management Integrated Water Resources Management (PDF/217KB) (A) J1704160 / (B) J1704429 (A) JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) Dari Target Organization:
Administrative organization or a department of central / local government concerning with IWRM or River Basin Organizations (RBOs)
Target Group:
1. To be responsible for a plan on implementation of IWRM in an administrative organization or a department of central / local government or RBOs
2. To have more than 5 years of occupational experience in water resources management
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Water Resources Management Management of Water Resources and Water Supply Services (PDF/219KB) J1704442 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Water Authority and Relevant Ministry / Agency
Target Group:
Water Authority or senior engineer in the field of water sypply more than five (5) years of work experience in the field water suppluy.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Urban Water Supply Operation and Maintenance of Urban Water Supply System (Water Quality and Purification) (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704259 / (B) J1704356 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Kansai (I) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Organization in charge of Operation and Maintenance of Urban Water Supply System                                    
Target Group:
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1. Engineers working in organizations in charge of "Water Quality and Purification" of urban water supply system, and responsible for the training of other engineers
2. More than 5 years of experience in the above-mentioned field
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Urban Water Supply Operation and Maintenance of Urban Water Supply System (Water Distribution and Service) (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704263 / (B) J1704126 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Chugoku (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Organization in charge of operation and maintenance in urban water supply system
Target Group:
1. Engineers working in organizations in charge of "Water Distribution and Service" of urban water supply system, and responsible for the training of other engineers.
2. More than 5 years of experience in the above-mentioned field.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Urban Water Supply Water Supply Administration for Better Management of Water Supply Services (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704156 / (B) J1704158 (A) JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) / (B) JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
The division / department in charge of administration and / or management of water services in central / local government / waterworks bureau
Target Group:
To be senior administrative officers or expected future administrative officers of water services in central / local government / waterworks bureau, To have sufficient experience in the field of water supply administration and manegement
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Urban Water Supply Comprehensive Engineering on Water Supply Systems (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704072 / (B) J1704066 (A) JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Departments of water supply planning or designing in a water supply utility, central / local government
Target Group:
To be or expected an engineer in the formulation of waterworks plan with more than 5 years of experience in water supply
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Urban Water Supply Non-Revenue Water Management (Leakage Control) (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704393 / (B) J1704394 / (C) J1704161 / (D) J1704437 (A) JICA Chubu / (B) JICA Chubu / (C) JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) / (D) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) English / (C) Myanmar / (D) English Target Organization:
Department of water supply in central / local governments, or other public organizations

Target Group:
(Expected job title)
Technical officials or middle-class administrative officials
(Expected job experience)
More than 5-year working experiences in the relevant sector
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Urban Water Supply African Region Urban Waterworks Engineering (PDF/219KB) J1704081 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Urban Water Supply Utility, Central or provincial government in charge of waterworks engineering.

Target Group:
1. Senior technical officers in charge of waterworks engineering with more than 10 years of practical experience.
2.Graduate degree or the equivalent with an academic background in waterworks engineering.
3. Have a sufficient command of English.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Rural Water Supply Participatory Safe Water Management in Rural Areas in African Countries (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704064 / (B) J1704418 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (B) JICA Shikoku (A) French / (B) English Target Organization:
The departments of rural water supply and / or O & M service in the central or loral government

Target Group:
Central or local government officials in charge of for rural water supply and / or O & M of water supply facilities
- have more than 3 years' practical experience in the relevant field
- have a competent language skill
- be under forty-five (45) years old
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Wind and Flood Disaster (Flood Control) Capacity Development for Flood Risk Management with Integrated Flood Analysis System (IFAS) (PDF/220KB) J1704010 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
National / local governmental organizations responsible for flood forecasting, early warning system, flood risk management and flood prevention / evacuation of residents
Target Group:
Government officials in charge of meteorological observation, river management, and flood prevention / evacuation of the same river basin in each participating country
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Wind and Flood Disaster (Flood Control) Flood disaster risk reduction (PDF/216KB) J1704006 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Governmental organizations concerning river management or flood-related disasters
Target Group:
Technical officials, engineers or researchers who are expected to be core human resources in the organization. Those who have three or more year of experience in the field of river management or flood-related disasters in governmental organization.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Wind and Flood Disaster (Flood Control) Strategic Utilization of Hydro-meteorological Data Observation Technology (PDF/219KB) J1704159 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Administrative organizations / departments of the government for river / water resources management (including irrigation and river basin organizations)
Target Group:
1) Responsible for water resources management (water utilization and flood control) or the meteorological and hydrological data observation and management 2) Managerial officials or to have more than 10 years of experiences in the said fields
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Wind and Flood Disaster (Flood Control) Water Related Disaster Management (Preparedness, Mitigation and Reconstruction) (PDF/219KB) J1704034 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Central or local government organization in charge of disaster reduction, flood control and watershed management.

Target Group:
1. Should be in a mid-level to managerial position, and is, or is expected to be in the near future, involved in the decision making process of planning / development and implementation of policies in the relevant field.
2. Job Experience: has a working experience over five (5) years in the field of flood control, disaster risk reduction, and / or water resource management
3. Good command of English
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Soil and Water Disaster Disaster Management for Landslide and Sediment - Related Disasterd (Triggered by Rainfall, Earthquake and Volcanic Activity) (PDF/220KB) J1704362 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Govermental organization involved in  management for landslide or sediment-related disasters

Target Group:
Engineering officials or sesearchers in administrative organiaations with more than 3 years of experience in the field of disaster management for landslide and sediment-related disasters (triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquake or volcanic activity)
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Earthquake Disaster Seismology, Earthquake Engineering and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation (PDF/218KB) J1704023 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Governmental organs, research institutes or universities having public interest in Seismology, Earthquake Engineering or Tsunami Disaster Mitigation.
Target Group:
1. Technical officials, engineers or researchers having a university degree in Seismology, Earthquake
Engineering, Tsunami or equivalent, and 3 years working experience.
2. English proficiency equivalent to
TOEFL PBT 550.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Earthquake Disaster Enhancement and Dissemination of Earthquake-resistant Technology for Buildings in Latin American Countries (PDF/219KB) J1704001 JICA Tsukuba (Training) Spanish Target Organization:
Government or related organizations responsiblefor earthquake-resistant technology, universitiesor training institutions in the field.

Target Group:
1. Educational background: be university graduate or equivalent,
2. Working experience: have over five years in earthquake engineering,
3. Current duties: be responsible for dissemination or education of earthquake -resistant construction technology
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Meteorology Reinforcement of Meteorological Services (PDF/217KB) J1704262 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
National Meteorological and Hydrological Services

Target Group:
・Meteorological officials classified as "Meteorologist" according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) personnel categories
- Presently engaged in meteorological services for their governments or government-related public organizations. 
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Comprehensive disaster management in the African region (PDF/219KB) J1704373 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Department or organization in central / local government that play a key role in DRR of each country
Target Group:
National / local government officials, technical specialists, researchers, engineers or medical staff who are presently engaged in practical service of DRR
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Promotion of Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (PDF/219KB) J1704372 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Departments / organizations in national or local government in charge of policy development, budgeting and / or implementation in disaster risk reduction.
Target Group:
Personnel with:
1. Current position at the director level or equivalent
2. More than 3 years of working experience for DRR
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Raising Awareness of Disaster Risk Reduction (PDF/217KB) J1704122 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Department in charge of raising awareness on disaster risk reduction and / or disaster management education in central or local government
Target Group:
1. Person in charge of raising awareness on disaster risk 
reduction in central or local 
government
2. Person who has more than 2 years' experience in the relevant field
3. Person who has English skills to communicate and present
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Rescue Techniques (PDF/217KB) J1704243 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Fire Service Organization (Central Government,Local Government or Private Sector)


Target Group:
Instructors / trainers or those who are expected to be instructors / trainers in the area of rescue techniques.The expected participants have basic knowledge on rescue operation and have more than three-year experience in rescue operation.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704261 / (B) J1704374 (A) JICA Kansai (II) / (B) JICA Kansai (II) (A) Portuguese / (B) English Target Organization:
Government officials currently responsible for the natural disaster risk reduction and management:
Target Group:
Government officials currently responsible for the natural disaster risk reduction and management, who has
2 years working experience for DRR
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction for Central Asia and Caucasus (PDF/219KB) J1704237 JICA Kansai (II) Russian Target Organization:
Ministry or local government related to disaster management / mitigation
Target Group:
The officials who are in charge of the
DRM administration either in central or local government, and are the university graduates and / or those who have practical experiences in the relevant field of more than 2 years.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Disaster Risk Reduction for Central America (PDF/217KB) J1704238 JICA Kansai (II) Spanish Target Organization:
Central government or Local Government in charge of Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation
Target Group:
Current Duties:Officials in charge of
Disaster Management in Central or
Local Government

Experience in the relevant field:have experiences for more than 2years

Others:A person who is relation with
JICA BOSAI Project (PhaseII) is preferable
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704255 / (B) J1704419 (A) JICA Kansai (II) / (B) JICA Shikoku (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Organizations which can play a leading role in promotion and dissemination of community-based disaster risk reduction
Target Group:
1.Person in charge of promotion and dissemination of community-based disaster risk reduction in central or local government

2.Person who has more than 3 years' experience in the relevant field

3.Must be in good health, both physically and mentally
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy for Resilient Societies to Natural Disasters (PDF/218KB) J1704253 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Disaster management planning organization, development planning organizations in Local government (or Central Government).

Target Group:
Officials who are highly motivated and in a position that enables them to be involved with the formulation of prevention plans from disasters. (Local and central government officer) ,Work experience with more than 3years in the related field.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Disaster Management on Infrastructure (River, Road and Port) (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704247 / (B) J1704251 (A) JICA Kansai (II) / (B) JICA Kansai (II) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Governmental organizations in charge of disaster management for infrastructure (River, Road and Port)

Target Group:
Engineering officials who have been in charge of disaster management for infrastructure (River, Road and Port) more than 5 years.
University graduate in civil engineering or equivalent educational qualification holder.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Fire Management and Disaster Risk Reduction (PDF/216KB) J1704433 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Fire Service Organization (Central Government, Local Government or Private Sector)

Target Group:
1. Be or will be a commander of firefighting or an instructor of fire education institutions
2. Be engaged in fire service more than 5 years
3. University graduates or have equivalent occupational experiences
4. Under 45 years, proficient in English
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Other Water Resources / Disaster Management Issues Volcanic Disaster Prevention and Management for Central and South American Countries (PDF/219KB) J1704085 JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) Spanish Target Organization:
Central / Local government, University, Research Institutes and NGOs in charge of the ground work for volcanic disaster prevention and management
Target Group:
1. Senior staff in charge of volcanic disaster prevention and management on the ground.
2. Five (5) years or more experience in the field of volcanic disaster prevention and management
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Other Water Resources / Disaster Management Issues Capacity-Building for School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (PDF/220KB) J1704371 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Public organizations responsible for school-based DRR education at central or local government level
(Most preferably, Department of
Education at a local government or
Ministry of Education)
Target Group:
-Officer in charge of DRR education
-Work experience with more than 3years in the related field
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Other Water Resources / Disaster Management Issues Sustainable coastal protection measures at island countries (PDF/218KB) J1704452 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Central / local government in charge of costal protection.

Target Group:
Director / Deputy director in charge of costal protection who has expertise of coastal engineering, and practical experiences in the relevant field of more than three years, (preferable university graduates or equivalent educational qualification)
Governance / Legal and Judicial Development Treatment of Offenders (Focus on Prison, Probation and Parole) (PDF/219KB) J1704404 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
Criminal justice organizations or agencies responsible for treatment of offenders: correction or rehabilitation services, ministry of justice or interior, police, prosecutors' office, judicial court, etc.

Target Group:
1. Be a senior officer engaged in criminal justice

2. Have at least five (5) years' experience in treatment of offenders

3. Have experience related to the specific theme of the program
Governance / Legal and Judicial Development Criminal Justice (Focus on Investigation, Prosecution, Adjudication, and International Cooperation) (PDF/221KB) J1704398 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
Criminal justice organizations: police, prosecutors' office, judiciary court, ministry of justice or interior, etc.

Target Group:
1. Be a senior public officer engaged in criminal justice

2. Have at least seven (7) years'of practical experience in criminal justice

3. Have experience related to the specific theme of the program
Governance / Legal and Judicial Development Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Senior Seminar) (PDF/219KB) J1704407 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
Criminal justice organizations: police, prosecutors' office, court, institutional / community corrections, ministry of justice or interior etc.

Target Group:
1. Be a high-ranking senior officer engaged in criminal justice or treatment of offenders

2. Have at least ten (10) years' experience in criminal justice or treatment of offenders

3. Have experience related to the  specific theme of the program
Governance / Legal and Judicial Development Competition Law and Policy -Laying the Foundation for Investment Promotion- (PDF/220KB) J1704283 JICA Kansai (I) English Target Organization:
Competition authorities and competition related authorities
Target Group:
1.For countries which already have competition law: government officials of competition authorities, which is responsible for implementation of competition law

2.For othter countries: government officials in charge of drafting competition law
Governance / Legal and Judicial Development Criminal Justice Response to Corruption (PDF/217KB) J1704406 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
Agencies governing anti-corruption law or policy-making. Agencies engaged in investigation, prosecution and adjudication of corruption cases.

Target Group:
- Relatively high-ranking officials involved in law- or policy-making on corruption control
- Supervising officials of investigators, public prosecutors and judges who deal with corruption cases
Governance / Statistics Production and Statistical Analysis of Monitoring Indicators in Support of Inclusive Development Policies (PDF/221KB) J1704346 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
National statistical offices, statistical research and training institutions and government agencies that are part of the national statistical systems

Target Group:
Middle-level government statisticians who contribute substantively in the design of household surveys, and production and analyses of official statistics and indicators from household surveys in support of socio-economic disparity analyses
Governance / Local Governance Capacity Building of Local Governments for Development with Community Participation (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704087 / (B) J1704091 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) (A) Spanish / (B) English Target Organization:
Central government which is engaged in community development, local government
Target Group:
1. Officers in central government who is engaged in community development and take the leadership
2. Mayors and manager in planning section
3. Persons who have more than 3
years' experience in local development, community development
Governance / Local Governance Community Based Development with Local Residents as Main Actors (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704412 / (B) J1704413 (A) JICA Yokohama / (B) JICA Yokohama (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
NGOs or CBOs and local governments that have staffs / officers who are actively engaged in community development on site.
Target Group:
1. be a field staff who actively works in community development site.
2. have 3 years or more experience in the field of community based development.
3. Currently engaged in community development with prospects of continuous involvement in the future.
Governance / Local Governance Participatory Local Social Development (PLSD) (PDF/218KB) J1704381 JICA Chubu English Target Organization:
National / Local Governments, Universities, NGOs implementing local / community level projects on social development.

Target Group:
More than 5 years' experience in the field of local social development projects, who can utilize the findings learned from this program into his / her involved community project.

Adequate level of English is essential for group work and discussion.
Governance / Local Governance Local Governance (PDF/216KB) J1704148 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
Central and Local government responsible for local administration

Target Group:
1. Civil service personnel of central and local government who are engaged in local administration.

2. Have more than 5 years' experience in local administration.

3. Promising candidate for future management positions.
Governance / Local Governance Enhancement of Local Government Administration and Public Services through Participatory Local Development (PDF/219KB) J1704281 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Local Government Administration
(Central Ministry and Higher Learning Institute would be given second priorities)

Target Group:
Officials and Specialists promoting pariticipatory local development with more than 3 years of working experiences in this field.
Governance / Public Safety Countermeasures against Cybercrime (PDF/216KB) J1704408 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
National Police in charge of cybercrim

Target Group:
Director, assistant director of divisions or equivalent who is in charge of cybercrime in National Police
Governance / Democratic Institutions Legislative and Electoral Administration (PDF/217KB) J1704396 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
national assembly secretariat and election commission
Target Group:
senior officials of national assembly secretariat or election commission at the level of director or in a higher position
Peace-building / Governance Capacity Development on Governance in Conflict-affected Countries (PDF/218KB) J1704367 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
Ministry of Home Affairs, Interior Ministry
Peace-building / Governance Capacity Development of Local Government for Community Rebuilding in Conflict-Affected Countries (PDF/221KB) J1704370 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
- Local government
- Central ministry in charge of local government

Target Group:
- Local government officials (Director / Secretary Genelal level)
- Central government officials in charge of local government (Director level)
- Central government officials in charge of planning (practitioner level)
Peace-building / Other Peace-building Issues Peace Education through Promoting Mutual Understanding (PDF/219KB) J1704369 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
Government Inst., NGO or Research institute which is related with promoting education for peace
Target Group:
1.Officers at Government Inst., NGO 
staff, or researchers who have / will   
be engaged in promoting education  
for peace
2.Those who have more than three years of experience in the education sector
Social Security / Support for Persons with Disabilities Social Participation and Livelihood of Persons with Disabilities through a Community-Based Inclusive Approach (PDF/222KB) (A) J1704112 / (B) J1704120 / (C) J1704124 (A) JICA Okinawa / (B) JICA Okinawa / (C) JICA Okinawa (A) Spanish / (B) English / (C) English Target Organization:
Departments / Organizations responsible for social inclusion of PWDs such as livelihood support,including central / local government, NGOs and DPOs
Target Group:
1. Personnel in charge of social inclusion of PWDs,such as
CBR (*2) ,CBID (*3) , employment &
livelihood support,empowerment of
PWDs.

2. Participation of both government official and NGO staff is encouraged.

3. Participation of PWDs is encouraged
Social Security / Support for Persons with Disabilities Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities in Community Activities (PDF/219KB) J1704232 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
1. National or local government organizations in charge of Social Welfare

2. Non-governmental organizations in the field of community development etc
Target Group:
1. To have minimum three years of experiences in the fields of welfare for PWD, social development etc

2. Good command of English
Social Security / Support for Persons with Disabilities Promotion of Social Participation of Persons with Disabilities through Sports (PDF/219KB) J1704254 JICA Tohoku English Target Organization:
1. Trainers of sports organizations for PWDs

2. Leaders of organizations of PWDs

3. Governmental officers

4. Education officers
Target Group:
1. Work experience in sports for PWDs (more than 3 years' experience is desirable)

2. Good command of English
Social Security / Support for Persons with Disabilities Improvement of accessibility for social inclusion - Barrier-free environment for all - (PDF/219KB) J1704391 JICA Chubu English Target Organization:
1.National or local governmental agency

2.Organizations of persons with disabilities, NGOs


Target Group:
1. Rich experiences and knowledge in designing / formulating policies and measures (director level)

2. Good command of English
Social Security / Support for Persons with Disabilities Promoting Independent Living through Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in Africa (PDF/220KB) J1704220 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
1. DPOs
2. Relevant ministries in charge of policy making of disability issues


Target Group:
1. Leaders of DPOs
2. Government officials in charge of policy making of disability issues
Social Security / Support for Persons with Disabilities Introduction to Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) (PDF/221KB) J1704389 JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) Spanish Target Organization:
Central and local public administrations and NGOs including Disabled Peoples' organizations
The participation of persons with disabilities is highly

Target Group:
Those work in central and local public administrations and in NGOs related to disability, education, labor, public health and community development. Participants are recommended to work with other sectors after the course.
Social Security / Labour and Employment Improvement of Policy on Occupational Safety and Health - From Policy Development to Implementation Measures - (PDF/221KB) J1704233 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
Relevant Ministries on Occupational Safety and Health enforcing government Occupational Safety and Health policies in developing countries.

Target Group:
Those who are engaged in OSH at Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Human Resources, Ministry of Social Welfare, or relevant governmental organizations and agencies, OSH associations, and employers' associations
Transportation / Other Transportation Issues Sustainable Port Development and Planning (for Port Engineer) (PDF/220KB) J1704334 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Port Development and planning section of national government organizations,                  Port management authorities.

Target Group:
Young port engineers practicing business for at least 3 years responsible for solving problem of global issues (e.g. maintenance, environment, disaster management, etc.) and their sustainable measures. University graduates with good command of English.
Transportation / Other Transportation Issues Strategic Port Administration and Management (for port manager) (PDF/218KB) J1704335 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Port strategy and planning section of national government organizations,
Port management authorities.

Target Group:
Officials at a managerial level or those assured to be promoted to the level who are working for port and harbor management in public administration. Have 8 or more years of experience in this field. University graduates with good command of English.
Transportation / Other Transportation Issues Project Management in Infrastructure Development for Civil Engineers (PDF/219KB) J1704385 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Organizations for executing infrastructure development

Target Group:
(Title) Executive officers in charge of infrastructure development in central government,etc.
(Experience) 8 years of experience in management on infrastructure project
(Others) University graduate or equivalent in the field of civil engineering
Transportation / Other Transportation Issues Maritime Search and Rescue, Maritime Disaster Prevention, and Marine Environment Protection for Coast Guard Officials (PDF/218KB) J1704265 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
The agencies in charge of Maritime Search and Rescue, Marine Disaster Prevention and Marine Environment Protection.

Target Group:
1. The maritime safety official at operational level of the coast guard or equivalent organizations, 2. More than five years of experience in the field, 3. Less than 50 years old, 4. Completion of university or equivalent, 5. Good health condition.
Transportation / Capacity Development for Transport Sector Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program (PDF/219KB) J1704089 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
Coast Guard organization
Maritime Law Enforcement agency
Transportation and traffic administrative agency
Oceanographic survey administrative agency
Target Group:
1. About 5 years' service experience;
Section Chief of HQs (Lt.Cdr class)
or below
2. Sufficient English proficiency with
TOEFL score of iBT 79 or more
3. University graduates or equivalent
4. Officers from Japan Coast Guard also to participate
Transportation / Capacity Development for Transport Sector Improvement of Port Cargo Transport Efficiency for African Countries (PDF/219KB) J1704426 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Port strategy and planning section of national government organizations, Port management authorities
Target Group:
1. Officers in charge of the port planning and development,port administration
(especially related to the port cargo transport) at port strategy and planning section
2. Officers having more than five (5)
years of occupational experience.
Transportation / Capacity Development for Transport Sector The total planning of airport construction, management and maintenance (PDF/220KB) J1704315 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Aviation bureau of central or local government, Airport companies in charge of airport development.
Target Group:
1. Officers in charge of planning, management and maintenance of airport development with more than
5 years of experiences.
2. Graduate of university or equivalent.
3. Have a good command of speaking and writing English
Transportation / Capacity Development for Transport Sector Practical Technology on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) (PDF/218KB) J1704044 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Administrative organization
Target Group:
The government officials are in charge of actual work to introduce ITS.

At least 5 years of experience in the field of road and transportatiton

University (Engineering or Science) graduate or have an equivalent educational background English
Transportation / Capacity Development for Transport Sector Road Administration (PDF/216KB) J1704246 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
National or local governments' road administration.
Target Group:
University graduate with civil engineering degree or equivalent

Mid-level officer in charge of road planning in government or government-related organization and expected to be assigned to a leading position in the future
Transportation / Capacity Development for Transport Sector Ship Safety (PDF/217KB) J1704397 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Public Organization concerning Ship Safety Management, Flag State Inspection, and Port State Control.

Target Group:
1. Maritime Administration Official working with ship safety inspection / management
2. Ship Inspector or PSC Inspector Over 3 years' experience
3. Graduate degree in engineering or equivalents
4. Aged 50 and less, able to communicate in English practically
Transportation / Capacity Development for Transport Sector Maritime Law Enforcement (PDF/217KB) J1704434 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Coast Guard, Naval Police
<Expected Job Title>
Officers in charge of practical investigation

Target Group:
Officers in charge of practical nvestigation More than 3 years' experience. Have sufficient English ability, be university graduates or equivalent. This course is not for personel of development of lows, for low enforcers.
Transportation / Capacity Development for Transport Sector Comprehensive Bridge Engineering (PDF/216KB) J1704249 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Competent government agencies or governmental organizations responsible for bridge engineering (design, construction, maintenance, repair of bridges)

Target Group:
Engineer currently engaged in bridge engineering (design, construction / construction supervision, maintenance and repair of bridges).Preferably with 5 - 15 years of work experience (3 years or more in bridge engineering desirable).
Transportation / International / Inter-regional Transportation Capacity Development for Port Facility Security (PDF/217KB) J1704328 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
National government organizations in charge of port facility security policy.
Target Group:
1. University graduate in the field or equivalent.

2. Have a sufficient command of spoken and written English, and

3. An official of government or public entity currently in charge of PSF.
Transportation / International / Inter-regional Transportation Seminar on Aviation Security (PDF/217KB) J1704330 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Governmental bodies on aviation security and management of airport.

Target Group:
1. Administrative officers in charge of aviation security and airport management with more than 5 years experiences.
2. Graduates degree or the equivalents with an academic background in civil aviation.
3. Have a sufficient command of English.
Transportation / International / Inter-regional Transportation Hydrography for Charting and Disaster Management (Internationally Accredited Category B) (PDF/221KB) J1704043 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Authorities responsible for hydrographic survey or nautical chart (hydrographic office, port authority, maritime bureau)

Target Group:
1) Employed in a target organization
2) At least two years of occupational experience in hydrographic survey
3) Have obtained credits for mathematics and physics at least on the level of Technical College or equivalent educational institution
Transportation / International / Inter-regional Transportation PBN Instrument Flight Procedure Design (PDF/216KB) J1704294 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Air Traffic Services Provider or Regulator

Target Group:
1) Be engaged in flight procedure design. (ex. flight procedure designer, air traffic controller, qualified pilots)
2) Have finished PANS-OPS conventional training course or have equivalent knowledge.
Transportation / National Transportation Bridge Maintenance (PDF/217KB) J1704139 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Competent government agencies or governmental organizations responsible for bridge engineering (design, construction, maintenance, repair of bridges)
Target Group:
Engineer currently engaged in bridge engineering (design, construction / construction supervision, maintenance and repair of bridges). Preferably with 5 - 15 years of work experience (3 years or more in bridge engineering desirable).
Transportation / National Transportation Road Maintenance (PDF/217KB) (A) J1704068 / (B) J1704067 / (C) J1704197 / (D) J1704193 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (C) JICA Okinawa / (D) JICA Chugoku (A) Russian / (B) English / (C) English / (D) English Target Organization:
Organization responsible for road management,operation and maintenance.

Target Group:
Engineer or administrator engaged road maintenance.
More than 5 years' experience in road maintenance and will be in same occupation more than 2 years after this training.
A graduate or equivalent academic background in the field of civil engineer
Transportation / Urban Transportation Development of Urban Road Network (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704111 / (B) J1704113 (A) JICA Kansai (II) / (B) JICA Kansai (II) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Organization (Central / local government or municipality) in charge of urban road development in the metropolitan area.

Target Group:
Engineering officials in charge of urban road development
(It is desirable to have civil engineering expertise equivalent to university graduate level with more than 5 years of working experience in the relevant field)
Transportation / Urban Transportation Environmentally Sustainable Urban Transport Planning (PDF/218KB) J1704169 JICA Chubu English Target Organization:
Department in charge of urban transport or urban development in the central or local government

Target Group:
1. Officer in charge of planning and implementing urban transport (mainly public transport) or urban development in the central or local government
2. At least 5 years' experience in the relevant field
Transportation / Urban Transportation Urban Railways Management (PDF/217KB) J1704108 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Urban railway company or organization with a plan to introduce urban railway
Target Group:
-Officers in the planning department in the target organization

-At least 5 years of experience in the field of railway business

-University graduate or have an equivalent educational background
Urban / Regional Development / Urban Development Development of Quality and Sustainable Transport System (PDF/218KB) J1704324 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
Organizations in charge of planning and implementing urban transport development policies (Central / Local government)
Target Group:
(1) Officials responsible for urban transport policy and projects (2) Officials responsible for planning urban trasnport system development
Information and Communication Technology / Information and Communication Technology Capacity Building for ICT Project Planning (ex. e-government, e-education, e-health, e-agriculture, etc.) (PDF/219KB) J1704114 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Ministries / agencies at central and / or local levels. Participation from chamber of commerce and NGOs will be individually considered, if requested.
Target Group:
Officials from central / local governments who are engaged in issue based problem-solving, using ICT solutions
(e.g. e-government, e-education, e-health, e-agriculture, etc.)
Information and Communication Technology / Information and Communication Technology Defense Practice against Cyber Attacks (PDF/217KB) J1704360 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Relevant ministries, governmental CSIRT, and national CERT

Target Group:
Those who are expected to respond cyber security incidents (need to apply in a combination of ICT system administrators and engineers)
Information and Communication Technology / Information and Communication Technology ICT for the improvement of government capacity and services (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704153 / (B) J1704157 / (C) J1704194 / (D) J1704196 (A) JICA Okinawa / (B) JICA Okinawa / (C) JICA Okinawa / (D) JICA Okinawa (A) English / (B) English / (C) English / (D) English Target Organization:
Ministries and / or agencies in a central government and / or local government authorities.

Target Group:
ICT officers as well as other staff with system engineering background who are in charge of ICT related issues in government and other public institutions.
Information and Communication Technology / Broadcasting TV Program Production for Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704363 / (B) J1704364 (A) JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) / (B) JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
broadcasting organizations and related governmental organizations

Target Group:
(A)
TV producers, directors, or journalist engaged in designing or editing programs in target organization 
(B)
1. Officials or leaders with technical background who is in charge of the planning of the DTTB.
2. Engineers who have practical experience in TV transmission.
Natural Resources and Energy / Energy Supply Executive Seminar for Grid Operators (PDF/219KB) J1704295 JICA Kansai (I) English Target Organization:
National Grid Operators
Target Group:
1. Senior officer (ex. Department Head of each section)
2. Graduates of engineering faculty of university or equivalent, 40-55 years old, smooth communication in English
3. Be in good health physically and mentally to participate in the
Program
Natural Resources and Energy / Energy Supply High Efficient and Clean Thermal Power -for Executives- (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704154 / (B) J1704155 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Governmental ministries / agencies in charge of power and energy policy planning and implementation or generation development.

Target Group:
Managerial official or equivalent.  Bachelor or equivalent. Fluent in English.
Natural Resources and Energy / Energy Supply Electric Power System Engineering (Africa and Asia Region) (PDF/217KB) J1704078 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
Competent government agencies or utilities which own and operate electric power system.
Target Group:
1. Electric power engineers planning or operating electric system 33 kV and over with 5 years' experience
2. University graduates or equivalent, 27 to 40 years old and be proficient in spoken and written English
Natural Resources and Energy / Energy Supply Improvement of Maintenance Skills for Gas Turbine and Coal Fired Steam Turbine Power Engineering (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704299 / (B) J1704303 (A) JICA Chugoku / (B) JICA Chugoku (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
The government agencies or electricpower utilities which are responsible for power development
Target Group:
Leader of management, operations or maintenance section in thermal power plant

<Experience>

More than 3 years
Natural Resources and Energy / Energy Supply Hydropower Planning & Operation (PDF/217KB) J1704164 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
The government agencies or electric power utilities which are responsible for hydropower development
Target Group:
1. Be responsible for hydropower development and those currently posted to the managerial position in the government agencies or electric power utilities.

2. Have a minimum of 5 yeas practical experience in the field of hydropower development.

3. Be a graduate of university and be proficient in spoken and written English. Preferable to mechanical, electrical and civil engineering majors.
Natural Resources and Energy / Mining ASEAN Web-based Mineral Resources Database (PDF/218KB) J1704011 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Min. of Mine / Natural Resources, other gov. body related to geological / mining issues.
Target Group:
1. Officers in-charge of maintaining or utilizing the DB
2. 3 years or more working experience  
in the relevant field
3. Preferably between the ages of
25 and 50 years
Natural Resources and Energy / Mining Geological Information Management for Mineral Exploration in Africa (PDF/218KB) J1704152 JICA Tohoku English Target Organization:
The responsible Ministry of natural resources, national geological survey / research institutes.
Target Group:
1. Senior Geologist or equivalent
Working experience in geological field for approx. 5 to 10 yrs.
2. having degree on science / engineering in geology / mining field.
with a good command of PC and English
3. giving favorable treatment to
JOGMEC RS ex-participants
Natural Resources and Energy / Renewable Energy Sustainable development of rural area by biomass (PDF/218KB) J1704449 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Staffs engaged in planning and / or operatinon of Biomass and / or Bio-Fuel utilization in public organizations
Target Group:
3 years related work experience. Bachelor or technical higher education degrees in agri / forestry / chemical / mechanical engineering. Enough English. Healthy in physically & mentally. Not be served in military.
Natural Resources and Energy / Renewable Energy Renewable Energy in Grid -Mainly on Photovoltaic- (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704430 / (B) J1704431 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Central / Rural governmental organization of energy development, Electric power generation public corporation.

Target Group:
Policy makers working in the renewable energy field and have more than 5 years of experience.
Intend to work in the same organization continuously  after finishing the training.
Bachelor or equivalent.
Fluent in English.
Natural Resources and Energy / Renewable Energy Geothermal Resource Engineers (PDF/217KB) J1704175 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Governmental organization in charge of geothermal development

Target Group:
(1) Over 3 years' experience in this field.
(2) University graduates or equivalent level, preferably with a background of engineering or science.
(3) Under 40 years old
(4) Fluent in English, both in writing and speaking.
(5) Must be in good health, both physically and mentally, to participate in the program for prolonged stay.
Natural Resources and Energy / Renewable Energy Drilling Management (PDF/215KB) J1704179 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Governmental organization in charge of geothermal development

Target Group:
Over 3 years' experience in this field. Fluent in English.
Natural Resources and Energy / Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency and Conservation Technology in Commercial and Residential Sector (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704135 / (B) J1704131 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) Spanish / (B) English Target Organization:
Governmental / non-governmental / public organization engaged in policy  or promotion of EE & C in commercial and residential sector
Target Group:
Technical officials or engineers in charge of EE & C in the target organization, who has at least 5 years' experience
Natural Resources and Energy / Energy Conservation Promotion of Energy Efficiency and Concervation (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704170 / (B) J1704297 / (C) J1704195 / (D) J1704329 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu / (C) JICA Chugoku / (D) JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) (A) English / (B) English / (C) Spanish / (D) Russian Target Organization:
Public and private organization and pertinent agency  in charge of political measure, promoting and inspection for energy efficiency

Target Group:
(1) English A: Officers of public or private organization, governmental administrators 
(2) English B: Same as above
(3) Spanish: Same as above but from Spanish speaking countries
(4) Russian:Same as above but from Russian speaking countries.
Economic Policy / Financial System Bond Market Development in ASEAN Countries (II) (PDF/218KB) J1704071 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
Ministry of Finance, Central Bank

Target Group:
Expected Job Experiences
5 years or more experience in the bond / capital market development

Other qualification
Sufficient command of speaking and writing English
Economic Policy / Public Finance (revenue) Customs Administration (PDF/217KB) (A) J1704070 / (B) J1704327 (A) JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) / (B) JICA Kansai (I) (A) English / (B) Spanish Target Organization:
Customs

Target Group:
<Current Duties>
A deputy director of the headquarters of customs administrations or Customs official at headquarters, who is directly responsible for Customs Reform and Modernization

<Experience>
More than 5 years experience in the field of Customs Administration
Private Sector Development / Other Private Sector Development Issues Know-how of MONOZUKURI at Japanese Manufacturing Site -Productivity Improvement and Facility Maintenance Management- (PDF/220KB) J1704310 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Two participants from each country are desirable:one from governmental organization for manufacturing industry and another from industrial association
Target Group:
- Governmental officials in charge of promotion of manufacturing

- Skill dissemination officers of manufacturing industrial association

- More than five years-experience in the above-mentioned field (Age between 30-50)
Private Sector Development / Tourism Human Resource Capacity Development on "Japanese Hospitality, Omotenashi" in Tourism (PDF/221KB) (A) J1704331 / (B) J1704348 (A) JICA Kansai (II) / (B) JICA Kansai (II) (A) English / (B) Vietnamese Target Organization:
1. Local and Central Government departments and institutions which are in charge of tourism.
2. Hotels and tourism related private institutions.

Target Group:
1. Government officials and private institutions in tourism who make and execute human resource development plans.
2. More than 5 years engagement with the same work.
3. Those in need of improving tourism-related service operations in their work.
Private Sector Development / Tourism Tourism Promotion and Marketing: Targetting Japanese Market (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704244 / (B) J1704082 / (C) J1704252 (A) JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) / (B) JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) / (C) JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) (A) English / (B) English / (C) Vietnamese Target Organization:
Government / Public Organizations involved in  Tourism Promotion or Tourism Marketing
Target Group:
Government officers or Public Organization officials responsible for Tourism Promotion or Tourism Marketing, who have at least 3 years working experience in those fields.
Private Sector Development / Tourism Planning and Management of Eco-Tourism in Tropical and Subtropical Areas (PDF/219KB) J1704447 JICA Okinawa Spanish Target Organization:
governmental / public organizations and NGOs engaged in planning and managing the eco-tourism
Target Group:
More than 3 years of experience in eco-tourism or relevant field. University degree or equivalent with a good command of English, PC and digital camera. Not served in military but healthy both fisically and mentally.
Private Sector Development / Tourism Enhancement of Sustainable Small Island Tourism (PDF/217KB) J1704448 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Central / Local government, other public organizations, industry groups or NGOs in charge of tourism development
Target Group:
More than 3 years of experience in tourism field. University degree or equivalent with a good command of English, PC and digital camera. Not served in military but healthy both fisically and mentally.
Private Sector Development / Tourism Tourism development policies (PDF/217KB) J1704101 JICA Hokuriku English Target Organization:
Ministries and government offices concerning the tourism development policy, or its related organization

Target Group:
1.The person who engages in planning the tourism development policy.
2. More than 3 years practical experience. 3. It is preferable that the participants have some relationship with other JICA activities.
Private Sector Development / Tourism Regional Economic and Social Vitalization through Tourism Development: Regional Branding and Marketing in Hokkaido (PDF/220KB) J1704177 JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) English Target Organization:
National, Local government and rerated organizations in charge of regional tourism development or promotion.

Target Group:
Program director or officer of the target organization
More than 3 years' experience in this field is prioritized.
.
Private Sector Development / Industrial Development Institution Improved Intellectual Property System for Promoting Direct Investment from Overseas (PDF/221KB) J1704286 JICA Kansai (I) English Target Organization:
IP office and / or agencies related to IPR in each countries.
Target Group:
<Working Experience>
Those with more than 3 years of working experience in this field
Private Sector Development / Industrial Development Institution A Legal Framework for Ease of Doing Business for Foreign Direct Investment Promotion (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704146 / (B) J1704287 / (C) J1704365 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Kansai (I) / (C) JICA Kansai (I) (A) English / (B) English / (C) English Target Organization:
Government organizations in charge of foreign direct investment policies and implementation.

Target Group:
Officials working at the target organization with more than
3-year-experience in the relevant fields.
Private Sector Development / Small and Medium Enterprises / Supporting Industries Promotion Capacity Development for Entrepreneurs and MSMEs Activation in African Countries (PDF/220KB) J1704150 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Entrepreneurs, MSMEs and Governmental organization in charge of promotion of local industry. Pair of officer in public and private is preferable.
Target Group:
1. Young entrepreneurs, Managers of
MSMEs and Governmental organization in charge of promotion of local industry.
2. Over 5 years' experience in this field.
Private Sector Development / Small and Medium Enterprises / Supporting Industries Promotion Practical Corporate Management for Productivity Improvement through Practical KAIZEN and Quality Control Methods (PDF/218KB) J1704079 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
Public / Private organizations to promote / implement production management or productivity improvement activity for SMEs
Target Group:
1. Consultants or advisers who are in the position to implement business management or productivity improvement activity of manufacturing SMEs.

2. Person who has knowledge and experience on overall business management,production management techniques etc.
Private Sector Development / Small and Medium Enterprises / Supporting Industries Promotion Regional Industry Promotion by Cluster Approach (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704326 / (B) J1704383 / (C) J1704316 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (B) JICA Chubu / (C) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) (A) English / (B) English / (C) Russian Target Organization:
National / Regional Governments, business associations, universities and research institutes, which initiates and / or facilitates cluster

Target Group:
- Officers / staffs engaged in cluster development, operation, management, etc.

- More than 3 years in relevant field

- Sufficient English ability for discussion
Private Sector Development / Small and Medium Enterprises / Supporting Industries Promotion Strengthening of Business Development Services (BDS) for industrial promotion (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704378 / (B) J1704379 / (C) J1704380 (A) JICA Chubu / (B) JICA Chubu / (C) JICA Chubu (A) English / (B) English / (C) English Target Organization:
National / Local government, governmental agencies, chambers of commerce and industry, and other business organization facilitating / providing BDS

Target Group:
Personnel who engaged in BDS policy or measures making / planning, BDS facilitation and / or provision, for the promotion of SMEs with at least 5 years of related experience.
Private Sector Development / Small and Medium Enterprises / Supporting Industries Promotion Enhancing SMEs support capacity through learning Quality and Productivity Improvement (KAIZEN) (PDF/222KB) (A) J1704106 / (B) J1704110 / (C) J1704119 (A) JICA Chubu / (B) JICA Chubu / (C) JICA Chubu (A) English / (B) English / (C) English Target Organization:
Public organizations in charge of supporting SME for their quality and productivity improvement
Target Group:
Officials who promote quality and productivity for SMEs

Persons who have experiences on consulting for SMEs

Those who have been devoting and who will continue to devote themselves to the activities of the JICA project concerned are highly welcome.
Private Sector Development / Small and Medium Enterprises / Supporting Industries Promotion Managerial and Financial Support for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704116 / (B) J1704306 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Kansai (I) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Government ministry, local government and public agency in charge of SME development including CCIs, financial institutions, etc.

Target Group:
<position>
Officers engaged in managerial or financial support for SMEs

<experience>
More than 3 years' experience in SME support
Private Sector Development / Small and Medium Enterprises / Supporting Industries Promotion Small and Medium Enterprises / Local Industry Promotion for Latin America (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704301 / (B) J1704304 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) Spanish / (B) Spanish Target Organization:
1. Local gov't and public institution for SME support and  local industry development 2. Chamber of commerce, Federation, Business Union for SME
Target Group:
1. Officials of local gov't and public institution for SME support and local industry dev't 

2. Officer of Chamber of commerce, Private enterprises-Federation, Business Union

- More than five years-experience in the above mentioned field
Private Sector Development / Small and Medium Enterprises / Supporting Industries Promotion Small and Medium Enterprise Development Policies (PDF/217KB) (A) J1704293 / (B) J1704289 / (C) J1704420 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Kansai (I) / (C) JICA Shikoku (A) English / (B) English / (C) English Target Organization:
Government ministry, local government, public institutions in charge of SME development.

Target Group:
Officers working in organizations for SME development with more than 2 years' experience in the field of SME support.
Private Sector Development / Trade and Investment Developed Market Oriented Export Promotion Strategy / Marketing Strategy (PDF/221KB) (A) J1704350 (B) J1704307 (C) J1704308 (D) J1704382 (E) J1704309 (F) J1704414 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Kyushu / (C) JICA Kyushu / (D) JICA Chubu / (E) JICA Kyushu / (F) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) (A) English / (B) English / (C) Spanish / (D) English / (E) English / (F) English Target Organization:
Two participants should be selected from each country:one from public organization and another from private organization such as CCI,producers' group.
Target Group:
1. Public organization:More than 3
years' experience of export promotion
2. Private organization: More than 3
years' experience in the field.
3. Managers who have authority of decision making are preferable. 
4. Counterpart of JICA project is preferable.
Private Sector Development / Trade and Investment Capacity Development for Investment Promotion (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704290 / (B) J1704292 / (C) J1704141 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Kansai (I) / (C) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) (A) English / (B) English / (C) English Target Organization:
Investment Promotion Agency,  Investment promotion division of regional or municipal governmental organizations or CCI
Target Group:
Officials who has been engaged with investment protmotion for more than 2 years
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Strengthening the Export Competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Coffee Producers (PDF/220KB) J1704218 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
1. Small and medium-sized coffee producers groups, associations, and unions
2. Government agencies in charge of promoting coffee export

Target Group:
1. Middle management staff
2. Administrative officers
3. To have more than 3 years' experience in producing or exporting coffee
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Local Industry Development through the Enhancement of Hygiene and Quality Management for Animal-Sourced Foods (PDF/221KB) J1704109 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Central / Local administration or private organization dealing with quality control of animal source foods from feeding stage up to distribution.
Target Group:
1. Inspector / Supervisor / Extension worker / planning officer engaged in quality control or food hygiene of animal-sourced foods from feeding stage up to distribution
2. More than 3 years experience
3. Be able to participate beef / pork processing practice
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Appropriate Management of Land and Water Resources for Sustainable Agriculture in Arid / Semi-arid Regions (PDF/221KB) J1704375 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
Organizations or research institute with sections of land and water resources management in central and local governments
Target Group:
1. Engineers or researchers who will be key person in the division of the land and water resources management
2. University graduates or equivalent in agriculture or engineering and more than 3 years' experience in the relevant field
3. Under 40 years old
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Farmer-Led Extension Method -Curriculum Development for Motivating Farmers- (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704088 / (B) J1704342 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Public organization responsible for extension of agricultural technology such as agricultural extension institute.

Target Group:
Those responsible for planning and implementation of agricultural extension activities such as agricultural instructors and extension officers.
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Development of Agricultural Cooperatives and Improvement of Management Capacity (PDF/221KB) (A) J1704022 / (B) J1704050 (A) JICA Tsukuba (Training) / (B) JICA Tsukuba (Training) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Government and Headquarters of Agricultural Cooperatives
Target Group:
Government officer (Director) in charge of farmers groups, agricultural cooperative development and extension of organization. Managerial post in NPO.

More than 3 years experience of the above field.
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Irrigation Water Management for Central Asia and Caucasus Countries (PDF/218KB) J1704017 JICA Tsukuba (Training) Russian Target Organization:
Central / local government in charge of management of water resource for agriculture or operation and maintenance of irrigation facilities

WUA or association of WUA

Target Group:
Central / local government officers or head / staff of WUA in charge of management of water resource for agriculture and operation and maintenance of irrigation facilities
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Policy Planning and Project Managemant on Livestock Development for Livestock Officials (for Senior and Middle Level Officials) (PDF/222KB) J1704239 JICA Tohoku English Target Organization:
Government-related organizations related to livestock promotion

Target Group:
Senior and middle level officials with more than 3 years career of livestock promotion policy., after the program, shall be engaged in livestock promotion policy formulation
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Thermal Treatment for Disinfestation of Fruit Flies (PDF/217KB) J1704045 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Plant quarantine organization

Target Group:
1. be engineers of plant quarantine treatment, inspectors and officials of plant protection sectors
2. have experience in the plant quarantine works and have sufficient knowledge about fundamental entomology such as fruit flies
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Nutrition Improvement through Agriculture (PDF/218KB) J1704057 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Central government and / or local authority involved in nutrition improvement through agriculture

Target Group:
1. Central / local government officer involved in nutrition improvement through agriculture
2. 3 years or more experiences in relevant fields
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Market-oriented Agriculture Promotion for Africa (Extension Officer) (PDF/220KB) J1704007 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Central or local government in charge of farming support / extension
Target Group:
1. Engaged in vegetable production more than 3 years as extension officers or training instructors
2. Working collaboratively with ex-participants
3. University graduates or have an equivalent academic background
4. Proficient in English
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Extension Methodologies of Sustainable Conservation Oriented Agriculture, Latin America (PDF/221KB) J1704008 JICA Tsukuba (Training) Spanish Target Organization:
The organization to diffusion agricultural techniques such as
1. Central / local government organization
2. Institute / training center
3. NGO
Target Group:
Specialists dedicated to agricultural extension as the main activity, such as instructors training centers, agricultural extension, agricultural or agro-technical engineers etc.
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Strengthening Role and Function of Farmers' Organization in Central Asian Countries (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704103 / (B) J1704084 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) (A) Russian / (B) Russian Target Organization:
1. Central / Local government
(department in charge of establishing / supporting farmers' organizations)
2. Farmers' organizations which is highly public and involved in agricultural extension service
(NOT private farms)
3. University
Target Group:
1. Central / Local government officials in charge of establishing / supporting farmers' organizations
2. A Leader of highly public farmers' organizations (association of farmer or Defhkan farmers etc.)
3. A professor majored in farmers' organization
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Soil Diagnosis Technology for Sustainable Agricultural Production and Environmental Conservation (PDF/220KB) J1704144 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Agriculture related organization which is implementing / will implement soil analysis and diagnosis.
Target Group:
1. Be engaged in soil analysis, soil diagnosis or extension work based on soil diagnosis
2. Have more than 3 years' experience in the fields of soil analysis and technical guidance of cultivation to farmers
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Planning, Design, Construction and Operation & Maintenance of Agricultural Infrastructure Project in Crop Field (PDF/223KB) J1704054 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Governmental organizations and other relevant organizations which is involved in agricultural infrastructure project
Target Group:
1. Leading civil engineers with experience in surveying, planning, construction management or infrastructure management for agricultural infrastructure improvement
2. Having 3 years more practical experience in relevant fields
3. Under 50 years old
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Upland Rice Cultivation, Seed Production and  Variety Selection Techniques (PDF/220KB) J1704030 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Organizations engaging in upland rice cultivation, seed production, variety selection, and dissemination
Target Group:
1. Researchers and technical officers who belong to the above targeted organizations
2. Practical occupational experience of more than three (3) years in the field of rice cultivation
3. Graduate of university or equivalent
4. Good command of English
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Development and Improvement of Agricultural Machinery for Small Scale Farmers (PDF/218KB) J1704013 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
National or local extension offices, responsible for promoting agricultural mechanization, research institutes of agricultural mechanization and relevant institutions of higher education in the field of agricultural mechanization.

Group
Persons engaged in promotion of agricultural mechanization including extension officers
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Post-Harvest Rice Processing for African Countries (PDF/219KB) J1704256 JICA Tohoku English Target Organization:
Central and local government of agriculture, agricultural cooperative, farmer's association
Target Group:
1.Technical officials leading local farmers 2.Less than 40 years old with more than 3 years experience of agricultural extension activities 3.Individuals to lead local farmers, leaders of agricultural cooperatives 4.Good health
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Participatory Irrigation Management System for Paddies (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704097 / (B) J1704104 / (C) J1704311 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (C) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) (A) English / (B) English / (C) French Target Organization:
Central or local governement in charge of irrigation management (establishing and supporting water user's group) , and water user's group (for paddies)
Target Group:
- A goverment official in charge of irrigation management (establishing and supporting water user's group) , and a leader of water user's group (for paddies)
- Basic knowledge of agricultural engineering
- Language ability
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development ICT (Information and Communication Technology) for Agricultural Information Use -aiming at practical skills acquisition- (PDF/220KB) J1704445 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Official institutions collecting, processing, providing and utilizing agricultural information and statisitical data.

Target Group:
1. Process, provide and utilize agricultural information for people concerned with agriculture
2. Have basic skills to process data and interest in providing agricultural information by application of programming
3. Have more than 3 years' experience
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Improvement of Rice Cultivation Techniques (PDF/217KB) J1704012 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Agricultural Extension center, Research center, Educational institute, which are engaged in extension of rice cultivation techniques.

Target Group:
1) Engaged in implementing / planning extension activities / experiments of rice cultivation
2) Have more than 5 years experience of rice cultivation
3) Have good English proficiency
<Others>
1) Involved in JICA project
2) Age between 28 and 48
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Market-Oriented Agriculture Promotion (Planning and Management) (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704052 / (B) J1704424 / (C) J1704417 (A) JICA Kansai (II) / (B) JICA Kansai (II) / (C) JICA Tsukuba (Training) (A) English / (B) English / (C) French Target Organization:
Central or local government in charge of farming support / extension

Target Group:
<Expected Job Title>
Mid-level executive officer (Person who has the authority to some extent to start agricultural project in some extent)
<Expected Job Experiences>
Have more than 3 years experiences in the field of agricultural development
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Policy and System Policy and administration of the land for responsible agricultural investments and inclusive development (PDF/219KB) J1704014 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Administrative agencies of central or local government that engage in planning and supervising agricultural land system.
Target Group:
1. Executive officer assigned to planning and supervising agricultural land management.
(Director general level is highly recommended)
2. More than 3 year experience in relevant field is desirable.
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Policy and System Strengthening Safety Management System of Agricultural Products (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704040 / (B) J1704056 (A) JICA Tsukuba (Training) / (B) JICA Tsukuba (Training) (A) English / (B) Russian Target Organization:
Administrative agencies of central or local government that engage in planning and supervising safety management of agricultural products.
Target Group:
1. Governmental officer assigned to planning and supervising safety management systems of agricultural products
2. More than 3 year experience in relevant field
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Policy and System Plant Variety Protection and Quality Control System of Seeds to Facilitate Distribution of High Quality Seeds (PDF/221KB) J1704027 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
National or local government or relevant organization in charge of practical work on PVP and / or seed testing or seed certification
Target Group:
- Officials who belong to the targeted organizations

- More than 3 years experience in relevant area

- Officials who have involvement in JICA seed related project is desirable.
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Policy and System Agricultural Extension Planning and Management (PDF/217KB) J1704032 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English The professionals involved in agricultural extension planning and management in central and local government or NGO working in the field of agriculture
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Policy and System Promotion of African Rice Development for Sub-Saharan African Countries (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704028 / (B) J1704029 (A) JICA Tsukuba (Training) / (B) JICA Tsukuba (Training) (A) English / (B) French Target Organization:
Implementing organization of NRDS (Central government, Ministry of Agriculture, etc.)

Target Group:
CARD focal point and an officer who involves in a technical area of rice promotion, which will be designated for each year.
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Policy and System Maintenance, Operation and Management of Irrigation Facilities (PDF/218KB) J1704025 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Central or Regional Governmental (Ministry / Agency concerned to agricultural administration) in charge of infrastructure development
Target Group:
1) Be (Administrative / Technical) officials in charge of O & M of irrigation facility

2) More than 5 years professional experience in the relevant field
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Policy and System Agricultural Policy (PDF/215KB) (A) J1704049 / (B) J1704325 (A) JICA Tsukuba (Training) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) (A) English / (B) Russian Target Organization:
Administrative bodies responsible for agricultural policy planning at central or major local governments

Target Group:
1. Exective offcieres (Director General, Directors etc) assigned to planning agricultural policy at central or major local government
2. More than 10 year experience in the relevant field
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Cattle Management for Milk and Meat Production Using Regional Resources (PDF/220KB) J1704344 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Ministry of agriculture、Agricultural extension center、universities,

Target Group:
1. Technical instructor,extension officer,researcher and field 
veterinarian of dairy husbandry are preferable.
2. more than 3 year practical experience
3. university graduates or have an equivalent academic background
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Empowerment of Rural Women (PDF/217KB) J1704031 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Central Government, branch offices of Central Government, Local Government, or NGOs
Target Group:
1. Extension officer and Subject
Matter Specialist who works for rural women in life improvement, agriculture, or community development, or officer in charge of gender issues and women empowerment
2. Over 3 years' experience in the relevant field
3. University graduate or equivalent
(not for PhD holder)
4. English skills
5. Computer skills
6. Health
7.Up to 45 years old
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Local Industry Development in Agricultural Regions by Strengthening Capacity of Management and Marketing (PDF/222KB) (A) J1704094 / (B) J1704095 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
1. Central and local governmental organizations dealing with rural development
2. Small and medium-sized enterprise
3. Chambers of commerce 
4. NGOs.
Target Group:
1. Officers or manager of target organizations who are in charge of support of SMEs or farmers organizations
2. Have more than 3 years' working experience in the field of rural development
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Community-based Entrepreneurship for Rural Development (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704037 / (B) J1704038 / (C) J1704192 / (D) J1704039 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu / (C) JICA Kyushu / (D) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) Spanish / (C) Spanish / (D) English Target Organization:
Central / rural governmental organizations involved in the planning / promotion / evaluation of regional development and local industry promotion projects
Target Group:
1. Central / Rural midlevel leaders who are in charge of planning / implementing / evaluating the rural development.

2. Experience in the relevant field: have more than 5 years of occupational experience in the above-mentioned field (Age between 30-50)
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Irrigation and Drainage Technology based on Integrated Water Management (PDF/218KB) J1704033 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Central and local governments or other equivalent organizations which are engaged in irrigation and drainage

Target Group:
1. Irrigation and drainage engineers who belong to target organizations
2. Engineers who have more than 2 years experience in this field
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Sustainable Rural Development through Life Improvement Approach for Latin America (PDF/222KB) (A) J1704016 / (B) J1704018 (A) JICA Tsukuba (Training) / (B) JICA Tsukuba (Training) (A) Spanish / (B) Spanish Target Organization:
Central / local government organization, NGO, universities, etc. in charge of rural development in the respective country

Target
-those who in charge of rural development policy, planning and implementation
-5 years or more experiences
-those who are able to collaborate with ex-participants

*2 participants / country (1 political
& 1 extension level) recommended

*A few high-ranking officials acceptable based on the country's 
strategy
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Rural Development through creating Agricultural Value Chain (Value addition to Agricultural and Livestock Products) (PDF/222KB) J1704343 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
administrative organizations, research / educational institutes,and other related organizations such as dairy cooperatives
Target Group:
1.Senior officers / lecturers or higher level
2.Person who should be able to plan or establish agriculture / livestock projects. 
3.Person who should be in the field of 
developing the techniques or 
establish the measures more than 3
years.
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Agribusiness Promotion for Small Scale Farmers in African Countries (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704051 / (B) J1704099 (A) JICA Tsukuba (Training) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) (A) English / (B) French Target Organization:
Central or local goverments, agricultural cooperatives, and farmer's groups in charge of promoting agribusiness for small scale farmers

Target Group:
1) Central and local government officers in charge of promoting agribusiness, extension officers, and leaders of agricultural cooperatives and farmer's groups
2) More than 5 years experience in the relevant field.
3) Be a graduate of a university
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Integrated Agriculture and Rural Development through the Participation of Local Farmers (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704019 / (B) J1704100 / (C) J1704102 (A) JICA Tsukuba (Training) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (C) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) (A) English / (B) English / (C) French Target Organization:
Institution for agricultural / rural development (central / local government, private-sector, research institute, NGO)

Target Group:
- Be involved in planning and implementation of community-based agricultural and rural development activities · Age (30-45) · Experience (have more than 5 years' professional experience) · be a graduate of university or equivalent.
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Branding and Marketing of Products utilizing local resources (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704384 / (B) J1704451 / (C) J1704386 (A) JICA Chubu / (B) JICA Okinawa / (C) JICA Chubu (A) English / (B) English / (C) Russian Target Organization:
Public / Private Organization that promotes locally made products for development of local economy and industry.
*Approach by GI concept is desirable.

Target Group:
Marketing support / promotion staff who provides direct support service, makes support measures, and / or promote regional / territory / place branding (Geographical Identifications) , with Minimum 5 years professional experiences of relevant field.
Nature Conservation / Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Sustainable Forestry Management with Community Participation (PDF/220KB) J1704107 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Public institution in charge of forest management
Target Group:
A person Who can spread the method of forestry management to local residents.

A person who has more than three years experence in related work.
Nature Conservation / Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Proceeding Ability of Policy Making for Sustainable Forest Management (PDF/221KB) J1704264 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Administrative organization in charge of forest management
Target Group:
1. Bachelor degree

2. Government Official (national / regional office) in charge of forest management at present

3. Working over 3 years on the forest management section

4. Working over 6 years at the national / regional government office
Nature Conservation / Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Eco-tourism for Officials on Nature Conservation (PDF/220KB) J1704145 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
National and local administrative organizations involved in the promotion / development of conservation / project plans for natural environments.
Target Group:
1) National / local administrators involved in the promotion / development of conservation / project plans or persons who nominated by administration agency; 2) More than three years of work experience; 3) Between 25 to 40 years old; 4) Need basic PC skill
Nature Conservation / Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Sustainable forest / natural resources management based on market mechanism (PDF/220KB) J1704241 JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) English Target Organization:
Central / local government or public organization which is in charge of appropriate management and use of natural resource

Target Group:
- Current duty: Person engaged in appropriate management and use of natural resource at central / local governmental or public organization
- Experience in the relevant field: More than 5 years
Nature Conservation / Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Remote Sensing of Forest Resources (PDF/218KB) J1704240 JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) English Target Organization:
Forestry Department, Department of Environment of Natural Resoueces which are engaged in forest management or REDD+ / Climate Change

Target Group:
1. An administrative official or researcher currently to be engaged in forestry management or REDD which use remote sensing or GIS in routine work.
2. More than 3 years practical experience
3. Enough IT literacy
4. Enough English communication skill
Nature Conservation / Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Tropical Forest Conservation using the Forest Monitoring System with ALOS-2 Satellite (PDF/221KB) J1704439 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Agencies those are responsible for managing tropical forest using satellite images (This course is not for technical experts of remote sensing.)

Target Group:
Senior governmental officials who are taking a leadership role in tropical forest management.  A desirable working year is more than 10 years in the area.
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity Sustainable use of wetland resources for local benefit (PDF/220KB) J1704142 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Government organizations engaged in natural resource conservation
Target Group:
1. Working-level official engaged in the natural resource conservation.
2. in good health, both physically and mentally, to undergo the field training.
3. have more than 2 years' experience
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity Adaptive Watershed Management to Climate Changes:Flood Control and Ecosystem Conservation (PDF/221KB) J1704086 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Central or local government related to flood control (including the application of multifunctionality of forest) or ecosystem conservation.
Target Group:
<the first and the second year> Mid-level working officers
<the third year> Senior administrative officers directly involved in planning of watershed management.
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity Sustainable Natural Resource Management through Collaborative Management of Protected Areas (PDF/220KB) J1704230 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Local government, NGO / NPO and private sectors in charge of natural resources management and protected area management.

Target Group:
Those who are involved in natural resources management and protected area management have more than 5 years' experience in the field.
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity GIS and Remote Sensing utilized for Biodiversity Information System and Participatory Approach toward Biodiversity Conservation Actions (PDF/223KB) J1704224 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Central / Regional public institution or private organizations, engaged in planning / implementing measures for biodiversity conservation
(including NGO)
Target Group:
1. Central / Regional officials,
NGOs / private organizations' staff, researchers, engaged in planning / implementing measures for biodiversity conservation
2. 5 years practical experience or more
3. Age: 25-40 years old
4. Be able to operate PC smoothly
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity Integrated Lake, River and Coastal Basin Management for Sustainable Use and Preservation of Water Resources (PDF/222KB) J1704275 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Central government and local government in charge of basin lake management administration (lakes, rivers, coastal waters, etc.)

Target Group:
Technical officers, policy makers, and researchers etc. in charge of the basin management (lakes, rivers, coastal waters, etc.).

More than three years of occupational experience in related field.

Competent command of spoken and written English.
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity Ecosystem-based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR) (PDF/222KB) J1704005 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Departments engaged in forest DRR in central / local governments or public organizations or equivalent ones to them
Target Group:
-Persons working in departments engaged in forest DRR in central / local governments or public organizations or equivalent ones to them

-Persons who have more than five years of work experience in related fields
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Conservation through Collaborative Management of Marine Protected Areas (PDF/222KB) J1704450 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Central and local government agencies involved in nature conservation services for coastal and marine ecosystems
Target Group:
- Central / local government administrators having more than two years of field experience and involved in planning of coastal / marine protected areas

- Persons having academic and English abilities equivalent to those of university graduates
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity Ecosystem conservation through collaborative management of protected areas (PDF/220KB) J1704231 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) Spanish Target Organization:
Central and local government agencies involved in nature conservation services

Target Group:
- Central / local government administrators having more than two years of field experience and involved in planning of protected areas and their surroundings
- Persons having academic abilities equivalent to those of university graduates
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity Promotion of SATOYAMA Initiative: Biodiversity conservation and rural development through the sustainable management of natural resources (PDF/223KB) J1704347 JICA Hokuriku English Target Organization:
National / local governmental agencies and other organizations related to nature conservation and community promotion

Target Group:
1. Administrative officer of National / local government or related organization staff concerned to nature conservation and community promotion 
2. More than 5 years' experience in this field
Fisheries / Rural Development in Fisheries Planning of Fisheries Community Development (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704174 / (B) J1704176 / (C) J1704178 (A) JICA Yokohama / (B) JICA Yokohama / (C) JICA Yokohama (A) English / (B) French / (C) French Target Organization:
Central or regional government organizations which are responsible for development of fisheries community
Target Group:
1. Section chief of extension service or extension officer
2. More than 5 years (more than 10
years preferable)
3. English or French ability for discussion and report writing
4. University degree or an equivalent qualification
Fisheries / Rural Development in Fisheries Sustainable Use of Fisheries Resources through Diversification of Fisheries-based Livelihood in Island Countries (PDF/221KB) J1704443 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
National / local fisheries line agency
Fisheries research institute
Fisheries development authority / corporation
Producer organizations
Target Group:
Fisheries extension officers, Fisherman's organizations staffs,etc. More than 3 years of experience with related work. Have a good command of English.
Fisheries / Rural Development in Fisheries Gender and Small Scale Fisheries Entrepreneurship for Fishing Community Development (PDF/220KB) J1704332 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Central or Local government organizations dealing with Fisheries
Target Group:
Government officer or field workers engaged in the livelihood improvement and development of the fishing communities

More than 3 years experiences

University graduate, fundamental capability of English
Fisheries / Fisheries Administration Operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems for fisheries (PDF/217KB) J1704271 JICA Yokohama French Target Organization:
Central / local government organazation, fish market or fish port operating and maintening refrigeration system
Target Group:
-Technical staff engaged in operation and maintenance of refrigeration sysytems in fisheires

-More than 3 years experiences

-Fundamental capability of English / French
Fisheries / Fisheries Resource Management Application of Good Practices on Co-management of Coastal Fisheries (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704168 / (B) J1704171 / (C) J1704172 (A) JICA Yokohama / (B) JICA Yokohama / (C) JICA Yokohama (A) English / (B) French / (C) French Target Organization:
Central or local government organizations including research institute which are responsible for policy making in fisheries sector
Target Group:
1. Staff of target organizations who is engaged in related work
2. More than 5 years of working experiences
3. Competent to discuss and write in English or French
4. University degree or an equivalent qualification
Fisheries / Fisheries Resource Management Value-chain Development for Sustainable Use of Fisheries Resources (PDF/219KB) J1704173 JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) English Target Organization:
National / local fisheries line agency
Fisheries research institute
Fisheries development authority / corporation
Producer organizations

Target Group:
Those who are engaged in related work (i.e. VC development and / or resource management) at the above mentioned organizations and have at least five (5) years of working experiences in the field of fisheries development
Fisheries / Fisheries Resource Management Capacity building of fisheries officers for practical support for sustainable local fisheries development (PDF/221KB) J1704128 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
Local or central governments in charge of managing and guiding the regional fisheries
Target Group:
-National or local government officials who are currently engaged in the regional fishery promotion and are in the managerial position of the regional fishery administration

- Have 5 years work experience in the relevant field

- Have a BA in fisherie
Fisheries / Fisheries Resource Management Enhancing Capacity of Fisher's Organaization toward Responsible Fisheries (PDF/220KB) J1704187 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Fishery Administrative Organization, Fishery Extension Organization, Fishers' Organization
Target Group:
Officers working at Fishery Administrative Organization / Fishery Extension Organization / Fishers' Organization

More than 3 yeras of job experiences
Gender and Development / Gender and Development Africa-Japan Business Women Exchange Seminar (PDF/218KB) J1704336 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
1. Governmental organizations related to female entrepreneur promotion
2. Enterprise with female entrepreneur (in either agricultural - related industries or fashion industries )
Target Group:
1. Two participants for each country;
1 government official who support female entrepreneurs and 1 female entrepreneur (in either agricultural - related industries or fashion industries ) 2. Government official should have more than 3 years-experience on supporting female entrepreneurs (in either agricultural - related industries or fashion industries ) 3. Female entrepreneur must have owned a business for at least five years 4. Sufficient fluency in French (JFY 2016)
Gender and Development / Gender and Development Promotion of Networking among ASEAN Countries on Anti-Trafficking in Persons (PDF/220KB) J1704080 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
Governmental and non-governmental organizations related to anti-human trafficking
Target Group:
(For countries allocated single seat to participate) Officials at the rank of assistant director or higher involved in formulation of anti-human trafficking policies in related government ministry or agency. The priority should be put on persons who are in charge of protection and support for social reintegration of victims.
(For countries allocated two seats to participate) In addition to the above, staffs on the front line of fight against human trafficking. The priority should be put on persons who are in charge of protection and support for social reintegration of victims (e.g. Social workers).
Gender and Development / Gender and Development Gender Mainstreaming Policies for Government Officers (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704188 / (B) J1704189 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
National Machinery (Central policy coordination unit for the advancement of gender equality inside the government)
Target Group:
Government officers engaged in planning, implementation and / or evaluation of the gender equality or gender mainstreaming in the National Machinery.
Gender and Development / Gender and Development Gender and Diversity in Disaster Risk Reduction (PDF/219KB) J1704361 JICA Tohoku English Target Organization:
1. Government organisations related to [A]DRR and [B]gender equality

2. Civil Society organisation related to gender equality
Target Group:
3 participants per country; English fluency.

1. GovernmentA: 3 years experience on DRR from gender perspective

2. GovernmentB: 3 years experience on gender equality (female preffered)

3. Representative of CSO: 5 years experience (female preferred)
Gender and Development / Gender and Development Women's Economic Empowerment through Business in SICA Region (PDF/220KB) J1704163 JICA Chugoku Spanish Target Organization:
(1) Female entrepreneurs, (2) Government officials involved in promoting female entrepreneurs, (3) SICA / COMMCA officials

Target Group:
1. One entrepreneur and one gov. official from each country (2x8 countries). 2. SICA / COMMCA officials. NOTE: Gov. officials must have three years or more experience in promoting female entrepreneurs or women's participation in the private sector.
Urban / Regional Development / Other Urban and Regional Development Issues Disaster Prevention of Buildings (against Earthquake, Tsunami, Typhoon, Fire, etc.) (PDF/220KB) J1704291 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Government or related organizations responsible for improvement of regulatory systems, and disaster prevention policies in the field of buildings.
Target Group:
1. be officials in the government or related organizations currently in charge of establishment of building standards / improvement
2. have more than 5 years of experience in the above mentioned field.
3. be under 50 years of age
Urban / Regional Development / Other Urban and Regional Development Issues National and Regional Development Policy (PDF/217KB) J1704387 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Organizations in charge of planning and implementing national and regional development policies

Target Group:
More than 2 years experience in the field of planning or implementation of national or regional development projects or polices.
Urban / Regional Development / Other Urban and Regional Development Issues Comprehensive Urban Transportation Planning (PDF/217KB) J1704338 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Organizations in a city with a population of 1,000,000 or more, responsible for the formulation of urban public transport policies

Target Group:
(1) more than 5 years experiences in urban transport planning and management
(2) officers in planning and implementing of urban transport polices in a city which is more 1 million populations
(3) in principle 45 years of age or under
Urban / Regional Development / Other Urban and Regional Development Issues Urban Public Transport (PDF/216KB) (A) J1704242 / (B) J1704134 (A) JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) / (B) JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Organizations in a city with a population of 1,000,000 or more, responsible for the formulation of urban public transport policies

Target Group:
(1) more than 5 years experiences in urban transport planning and management
(2) officers in planning and implementing of urban transport polices in a city which is more 1 million populations
(3) in principle 45 years of age or under
Urban / Regional Development / Regional Development Museums and Community Development (PDF/219KB) J1704257 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Museums (including those devoted to humanities and natural history) and related institutions working to preserve cultural and natural heritages.
Target Group:
The participants should be museum specialists working in one of the following fields: collection, documentation, conservation, exhibition, education, community relations or other relevant fields; and who have 3 years or more of on-the-job experience.
Urban / Regional Development / Regional Development General Management for Regional Development and Planning (PDF/218KB) J1704093 JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) English Target Organization:
Organization working for regional development in developing countries

Target Group:
Senior administrative officer engaged in regional development
Urban / Regional Development / Regional Development Regional Development of the Surrounding Area along the Main Road for SICA Member Countries (PDF/220KB) J1704140 JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) Spanish Target Organization:
(1) Ministries or local governments relevant to regional development
(2) Institutions under SICA

Target Group:
Administrative officers in charge of comprehensive regional development.
Urban / Regional Development / Geographical Information Management and Utilization of National Control Points for Efficiency of Survey (PDF/219KB) J1704002 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
National surveying organization research organization of Volcano, seismomentry and so on
Target Group:
Persons who cover all followings;
1. belong to technical managerial occupation in target faculties or equivalent occupation
2. have graduated or equivalent scholarship
3. have more than 7 years experiences in the field of land surveying
Urban / Regional Development / Geographical Information Planning and Management of National Mapping and Surveying (PDF/219KB) J1704003 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
National Mapping Organizations (NMOs) and National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs)
Target Group:
Current Duties:Technical official in management levels in NMO or NGIA or be engaged in equivalent work

Experience in the relevant field: Have more than 7 years-experience. 

Educational Background: University graduate or equivalent
Urban / Regional Development / Urban Development Urban Management for Sustainable Urban Development (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704200 / (B) J1704201 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) Spanish Target Organization:
Bureau or Department of Urban Planning, Development Planning, or Public Work in Central government ministries and agencies or municipalities
Target Group:
1. Chief or director in bureau or department of Urban Planning,
Development Planning, or Public
Work.

2. More than 8-year experience in above-mentioned works
Urban / Regional Development / Urban Development Comprehensive City Planning (PDF/217KB) J1704337 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Organization in a city with a population of 200,000 or more, responsible for the formulation of city planning or implementation of urban development
Target Group:
(1) have 5 years of professional experience,
(2) be administrative officers responsible for the formulation of city planning or implementation of urban development,
(3) in principle under 45 years of age
Urban / Regional Development / Urban Development Improvement and Disaster Prevention of Housing and Living Environment (PDF/218KB) J1704132 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
governments, local governments, governmental organizations, leading architects, engineers, practitioners in professional organizations, or NGOs
Target Group:
(1) be officials of central / local government or governmental organizations who are involved in the planning of policies and systems for improvement of housing and living environment, and be in a position of leadership of the related department
Urban / Regional Development / Urban Development The Land Readjustment Method for Urban Development (PDF/219KB) J1704143 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Central / local governments responsible for the formulation of urban development policies or the implementation of Land Readjustment programs / projects.

Target Group:
(1) have university degree or equivalent, with more than 5 years of professional experiences in urban development and / or urban planning
(2) be between thirty and forty five years of age
(3) be responsible for urban development
Environmental Management / Other Environmental Management Issues Management of Sewerage Asset Utilizing Asset Management System with Consideration to Disaster Risk Management (PDF/220KB) J1704358 JICA Tohoku Spanish Target Organization:
Central or local governments, municipalities, public entities in charge of planning, management and operation of sewage facilities
Target Group:
<Job Title> Senior engineers of sewage facilities in central or local governments, municipalities, public entities <Expected Job Experiences> more than 5 years of work experiences
Environmental Management / Other Environmental Management Issues Practice of Environmental and Social Considerations for Investment Project Financing (PDF/219KB) J1704274 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Examining authorities of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and implementing bodies of Japanese ODA loan projects including proposed projects.

Target Group:
1. Person who be in charge of examining EIA in central / local government (1 person). 2. Person who be in charge of managing EIA studies in implementing bodies (1 person). 3. To have more than 5 years experience in the field of EIA.
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Management of Sustainable Recycling Business in Islands Areas (PDF/220KB) J1704059 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Recycling entrepreneurs or NGOs have priority.
Central or local ministries which supervises  recycling business is acceptable.
Target Group:
Have more than three (3) years of experience in recycling field.
Have a good command of English.
Not be serving in military.
This course doesn't expect educational background to the participants, but hopefully basic PC skill such as Microsoft office.
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Sustainable Solid Waste Management for CARICOM Member States (PDF/219KB) J1704062 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Central / Local ministries or relevant organizations in charge of solid waste management. Companies belong to recycling companies association
Target Group:
Staff of target organizations with more than 3 years of experience in this field.
University graduate or equivalent.
Have a good command of English.
Healthy in both physically and mentally.
Not be serving in military.
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Management of Composting Project (PDF/217KB) (A) J1704190 / (B) J1704191 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) Spanish Target Organization:
Departments that deal with waste management in the local government, especially using composting methods.
Target Group:
1. Be in charge of waste management at the local government
2. Have more than 3 years of occupational experience in the area of waste management at the local government
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Design and Maintenance of Semi Aerobic Landfill Site (Fukuoka Method) (PDF/220KB) J1704202 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Governmental organizations in charge of management of the final disposal site
Target Group:
1. Staffs in charge of management and maintenance of the final disposal site
2. Occupational experience of more than 5 years in the area
3. Be under 50 years old
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Collection, Analysis and Dissemination of Data regarding Solid Waste Management (PDF/219KB) J1704400 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
The central or local government in charge of solid waste management in ASEAN and Pasific region countries

Target Group:
1. It is advisable that one central and one local gov. officers participate at the same time.
2. 45 years old or less
3. Having more than 3 years of SWM experience. 
4. It is better if the officers regarding collection, processing and calculation of SWM.
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Enhancement of Solid Waste Management Capacity (Advance, Planning & Policy) (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704036 / (B) J1704047 / (C) J1704300 / (D) J1704048 / (E) J1704399 (A) JICA Kansai (II) / (B) JICA Kansai (II) / (C) JICA Kansai (II) / (D) JICA Kansai (II) / (E) JICA Yokohama (A) English / (B) English / (C) Portuguese / (D) English / (E) English Target Organization:
Central and local government, related organizations, or corporates engaged in solid waste management

Target Group:
<Expected job title>
Administrative officers of governments (central and local) and related organizations
<Expected job experiences>
More than 3 years experiences in SWM
<Other>
Participants should stay engaged in SWM after the program
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Advancement of Solid Waste Management Technologies (Advance, Technique) (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704198 / (B) J1704199 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Governmental organization engaged in waste management

Target Group:
1. Engineering officers in charge of waste treatment processes on collection, transportation, intermediate treatment and final disposal
2. Occupational experience of more than three (3) years in relevant field
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Comprehensive Waste Management (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704096 / (B) J1704098 / (C) J1704258 / (D) J1704395 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Sapporo) / (B) JICA Kansai (II) / (C) JICA Kansai (II) / (D) JICA Chubu (A) Spanish / (B) Spanish / (C) English / (D) English Target Organization:
Department responsible for solid waste management in local or central government, or equivalent organization

Target Group:
1.Official in charge for solid waste management in central / local government or in equivalent organization
2.Person who is a graduate of university or equivalent level
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Improvement of Solid Waste Management Technologies (Basic, Technique) (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704035 / (B) J1704305 / (C) J1704260 (A) JICA Kansai (II) / (B) JICA Kansai (II) / (C) JICA Kansai (II) (A) English / (B) Dari / (C) English Target Organization:
Local Government, National Government which supports local government, and / or private sector (s) in the field of urban solid waste management.

Target Group:
1. Local / National Government Officers, technicians, engineers having more than 3 years' experience in the field of solid waste management
2. Language:
Good ability of spoken and written English.
Environmental Management / Urban Solid Wastes Enhancement of Solid Waste Management Capacity for Waste Power Generation (PDF/220KB) J1704402 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
Central and local government and other public organizations, in charge of solid waste management and introduction of waste power generation.

Target Group:
1. technical officers in charge of solid waste management in the central / local government and more than 3 years experience.
2.  be a university graduate, majoring in civil, environmental, chemical and other engineering, or the equivalent
Environmental Management / Environmental Administration Conservation and Management of Water Environment in Islands (PDF/218KB) J1704444 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Central / local government or public organizations in charge of water environment conservation, or NGOs tackling with water environment conservation
Target Group:
1. Have more than 3 years of experience in this field.
2. University graduate or equivalent.
3. Have a good command of English in speaking, listening and writing.
4. Healthy in both physically and mentally .
5. Not be served in military.
Environmental Management / Water Pollution Water Environment Administration (PDF/216KB) J1704438 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
1. Central / local government. (Policy making or water environment management)
2. Public organization in charge of water environment management
Target Group:
1. Person who be in charge of Policy making or water environment management in central / local government. (1 person)
2. Person who be in charge of water environment management in public organization. (1 person)
Environmental Management / Water Pollution Wastewater Treatment Techniques (PDF/216KB) J1704377 JICA Chugoku Spanish Target Organization:
Central / local government or pulic organizations that are in charge of planning, operation and maintenance of sewage treatment facilities
Target Group:
Technical officials in charge of sewage treatment at central / local governments or public organizations
Environmental Management / Water Pollution Sewerage and Urban Drainage Management (PDF/217KB) J1704339 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Central / local government or public organizations which have implemented / are planning to implement sewage treatment (sewerage system project).
Target Group:
1. Officials in charge of upgrading sewerage system

2. To have more than three years of operational experience in the fields

3. To be a university graduate (civil engineering) or a person with equivalent qualification

4. To be thirties in principle.
Environmental Management / Water Pollution Operation and Maintenance of Sewerage System (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704435 / (B) J1704432 / (C) J1704288 (A) JICA Kyushu / (B) JICA Kyushu / (C) JICA Kansai (I) (A) English / (B) English / (C) English Target Organization:
Governmental or public organization engaged in the maintenanace and operation of the sewerage system

Target Group:
Governmental or public organization engaged in the maintenanace and operation of the sewerage system
1. Senior technical staff engaged in sewer works
2. Occupational experience of more than 5 years in the area
Environmental Management / Water Pollution On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (PDF/217KB) J1704203 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Central / Local government, Public corporation / organization in charge of wastwater treatment

Target Group:
Expected Job Title: Adminitratives, technical staff in target organization
Expected Job Experience: More than three years experience in wastewater treatement
Environmental Management / Air Pollution / Acid Rain Capacity Building towards Air Quality Management (PDF/219KB) J1704345 JICA Tokyo (Economy & Env.) English Target Organization:
Central / local government, research institute, public organization responsible for air quality management
Target Group:
Participants should meet the following conditions.

1. Nominated by their government.

2. Veterarian, who is engaged in air quality management administration in central or local governments.

3. At least 3 years job experience.

4. Graduates of university
Environmental Management / Air Pollution / Acid Rain Control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles (PDF/218KB) J1704118 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
National and local government organization in charge of drafting policies for automobile pollution countermeasures and urban traffic measures
Target Group:
- Administrative or engineering official who belongs to the above mentioned organization.

- 3 years of experience working with environmental controls.

- Have a competent command of spoken and written English
Environmental Management / Global Warming Adaptation to Climate Change (PDF/217KB) J1704020 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
A national or local governmental office which is in charge of policy making of adaptation to Climate Change

Target Group:
An officer of adaptation to Climate Change (ex: in charge of policy planning, preferably from Focal Point of UNFCCC. or in charge of implementation).
- Have more than 3 years of experience in the relevant field.

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