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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: Public Organization / Institution

Global Issues
Sector / Sub-sector
Program Title Course No. JICA Center Language Target Organization / Group
Education / Technical and Vocational Education and Training Enhancement of Training Management in Vocational Training Institutes (PDF/219KB) (A) J1704058 / (B) J1704063 / (C) J1704428 (A) JICA Yokohama / (B) JICA Yokohama / (C) JICA Kyushu (A) English / (B) French / (C) Spanish Target Organization:
Public vocational training institutions
Target Group:
Ranked as headship of institution. Experience of more than 15 yrs as management and 3 yrs as a director. University graduate in engineering. Not older than 50. OR

Instructor in engineering, Experience of more than 8 yrs, University graduate, 30 to 45 in age.
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 Leadership Training on Mathematics Education in Primary and Secondary School in Pacific Island States (PDF/221KB) J1704282 JICA Shikoku English Target Organization:
The educational institutions engaging in teachers' training ,accepted or currently accepting JICA volunteers in the field of Mathematics Education. 
Target Group:
1. School inspector,instructors in teacher training institutions.
2. More than 3 years experience in the field mentioned above.
3. Those who are collaborated or collaborating with JICA projects are prioritized.
Education / Primary Education Quality Improvement of Primary Science Education ("Teaching and Learning"at on-site education) (PDF/220KB) J1704090 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Training institution for science teacher in elementary school
Target Group:
1. Have knowledge on curriculum development, teaching methodology and national policy on primary science education
2. Have more than 5 years' experience as a teacher instructor
3. Be involved in simple science experiment development and dissemination
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 Leadership Training on Improvement of Teaching Method for Science Education for Francophone Countries in Africa (PDF/221KB) J1704285 JICA Shikoku French Target Organization:
Government organizations, educational institutions or schools engage in teacher training in the field of science

Target Group:
- Inspectors, teacher trainers and school principals in charge of teacher training in science.
- More than 2 years experience in above field and 5 years experience as classroom teacher
- Whom collaborating with JICA project is prioritized.
Education / Primary Education Improvement of Quality Teaching and Evaluation Methodology in Primary Science and Mathematics for Sub-Saharan Africa (PDF/220KB) J1704313 JICA Chugoku English Target Organization:
Public Organizatons for Education

Target Group:
Primary Science and Mathematics Teachers, Specialists for Teacher Training, etc
Education / Primary Education Teacher Education for Basic Education of African Countries (PDF/219KB) J1704323 JICA Chugoku French Target Organization:
Implementing Organization of Teacher Education for Basic Education (PRESET and INSET) , and / or Administation which is responsible for Teacher Education

Target Group:
(1) Must satisfy the qualification below:
(a) Teachers of implementing organization of teacher education for basic education (PRESET and INSET).
(b) Responsible administrators in teacher education management / administration for basic education.
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 Planning the lessons for children with disabilities in the context of special needs education (SNE) (PDF/219KB) J1704004 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Ministry of Education, Teacher Training Institution, Special Needs Education Schools / Inclusive Education Schools (Model School) , University
Target Group:
(1) SNE supervisor from Ministry of education (Central government)   (2) An officer in charge of SNE from teacher training school  (3) In-service teacher specialized SNE at a model school  (4) A researcher from University
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 Methods and techniques of pre-service teacher training course (PDF/218KB) J1704125 JICA Tohoku English Target Organization:
The Ministry of Education, teacher training universities, and institutions that provide pre-service teacher training
Target Group:
<Title> Dean or vice-president level responsible for planning and implementing curriculum at teacher training universities and institutions, Ministry of Education officials in charge of teacher training curriculum
Education / Other Education Issues Comprehensive Approach for Improvement in the Quality of Learning (PDF/219KB) J1704280 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Ministry of Education
Bureau or Department in charge of primary and secondary education which also deals with quality of learning.
Target Group:
Directors / Section Chiefs / Chief Supervisors with more than 10 years experiences.
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)
Education / Other Education Issues Strengthening Effective Teaching toward Inclusive Education (PDF/218KB) J1704021 JICA Shikoku Spanish 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 Education. (At least 1 year job experience in current position)
Health / Maternal and Child Health / Reproductive Health Perinatal and Neonatal Health Care (PDF/218KB) J1704314 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Central and regional referral hospitals in charge of perinatal, neonatal and child health care

Target Group:
Head obstetrician, pediatrician, or head nurse at central and regional referral hospitals in the field of perinatal, neonatal and child health care.
Experience: more than 3 years
Health / Health System Roles of Regulatory System and Pharmacists on Ensuring Proper Access to Quality Assured Medicines (PDF/222KB) J1704206 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
1. and / or 2. from one country
1. National Pharmaceutical regulatory authorities and relevant agencies
2. Tertiary care level hospitals
Target Group:
1. Administrator: be engaged in making policies, planning and implementation of pharmaceutical affairs, 3 years' experience
2. Pharmacist: be engaged in supply and rational use of medicines and human development in hospitals, 3
years' experience
In the case two (2) seats are allocated to your country, a pair of above mentioned 1. and 2. is highly recommended.
Health / Health System Medical Equipment Management and Maintenance (PDF/217KB) (A) J1704042 / (B) J1704353 / (C) J1704355 / (D) J1704357 (A) JICA Tohoku / (B) JICA Tohoku / (C) JICA Tohoku / (D) JICA Tohoku (A) French / (B) English / (C) French / (D) English Target Organization:
Ministry of health, national hospitals, medical research laboratories, medical educational facilities and / or major regional hospitals

Target Group:
Engineers in charge of the management and maintenance of medical equipment.
Have more than 5 years of experience in the field of medical equipment management and maintenance.
Must be under 45 years of age.
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 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 / Immunization Laboratory Diagnosis Techniques for the Control of Vaccine Preventable Diseases, including Poliomyelitis, Measles and Rubella (PDF/223KB) J1704212 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
National Laboratory under the WHO laboratory network related to vaccine-preventable diseases to improve WHO National Laboratories in the countries.
Target Group:
Laboratory technicians engaged in laboratory diagnosis for the control of vaccine preventable diseases at National Laboratory,have a minimum of 1 year experience in virological diagnosis and be expected to continue to work in the same field.
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 Strengthening laboratory techniques and surveillance system for global control of HIV and related infectious diseases (PDF/221KB) J1704216 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
This program is designed for the national reference laboratories or the corresponding organizations.

Target Group:
1. be engaged in laboratory diagnosis of viral diseases including HIV infection or in a position to supervise at the National Laboratory, or corresponding organization.
2. have 4 - 10 years of experience in laboratory diagnosis.
Health / Other infectious diseases Program for the Specialist of Healthcare-Associated Infection Control and Prevention (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704214 / (B) J1704215 (A) JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) / (B) JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Core hospitals at national or regional levels having an infection control committee (ICC / ICT) or an equivalent

Target Group:
Two participants from the same hospital with ICT: one from top management and one in charge of health care associated infection.
The latter participant should be a medical doctor or para-madical with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
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
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.
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:
<Target Group>
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 / 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 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 / 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
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 / 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.
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 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 Capacity Development of Leaders with Disabilities for UNCRPD (UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) Implementation (PDF/221KB) J1704219 JICA Tokyo (Human Dev.) English Target Organization:
Organizations of and for PWDs, rehabilitation center


Target Group:
PWDs who have been active as leaders in the above mentioned organizations for more than five years and are planning to work in the field of disability for more than three years.
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 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 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 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 / 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 / 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 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
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 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 / Energy Supply Introduction of Advanced Natural Gas Utilization Technology (PDF/218KB) J1704302 JICA Kansai (I) English Target Organization:
Government authority or public company in charge of resource (gas) exporting / utilising in the resource (gas) exporting / utilizing developing countiry
Target Group:
Executive officer / staff who are involeved in decision making on gas exporting / utilizing policy
Natural Resources and Energy / Energy Supply Power Distribution Grid (PDF/217KB) (A) J1704046 / (B) J1704147 (A) JICA Okinawa / (B) JICA Kansai (I) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
Government agencies related to electric power sector or power companies

Target Group:
<Job Title>Senior electrical engineers <Job Experiences> more than 5 years experiences in power distribution field. <Others> 1. Technical college graduate or equivalent. 2. English language skills. 3. Recommendable age: 30-40 years old.
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 / Renewable Energy Renewable Energy and Diesel Power Operation in Small Islands (PDF/222KB) J1704376 JICA Okinawa English Target Organization:
Ministry or agency in charge of planning of introduction of renewable energy in micro-grid to island or remote areas.

Target Group:
Officers / engineers working for government ministry or agency in charge of designing of micro-grid systems, who have 2 years or more relevant experiences.
Age: 25-45 years old.
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 Stock Exchange Development in Asian Countries (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704073 / (B) J1704074 (A) JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) / (B) JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) (A) English / (B) Myanmar Target Organization:
Primarily Stock exchanges. The second target is regulatory authorities engaged to establish and supervise stock exchanges.
Target Group:
1. Staff members of stock exchanges (Officers of regulatory   authority of securities markets as   the second target group)

2. Have (3) years of experience in stock exchange
Economic Policy / Financial System Monetary Policy and System of Central Bank (PDF/217KB) J1704234 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
central banks
Target Group:
director level
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 / Financial System Strengthening of Project Value Chain for Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) in SADC countries (PDF/222KB) J1704069 JICA Tokyo (Industry & Public) English Target Organization:
DFIs in SADC-centered Countries

Target Group:
(1) Those who are in managerial posts or middle-managerial posts in DFIs
(2) Those who are fluent in English
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 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.
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 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 Research on Veterinary Technology (PDF/217KB) J1704009 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Partner Organization: National Institute and universities of veterinary research, Institutes for animal diseases diagnostics
Target Group:
Veterinary medicine occupational experience of more than five (5) years.
Over twenty-five (25) years and under forty (40) years of age.
Communication ability in English or Japanese (conversation, reading and writing) required.
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 / Agricultural Development Development of Core Agricultural Researcher for Promotion of Rice Production in Sub-Saharan Africa (PDF/221KB) J1704390 JICA Chubu English Target Organization:
universities / agricultural research institutions engaged in research work in the field of rice development.
Target Group:
1. Job title:agricultural researchers on rice development
2. Experience:5 years or more of research on rice development
3. Academic background: graduate of university or equivalent
4. language: have a sufficient command of spoken and written 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 Vegetable Production Technology for livelihood Improvement of Small Scale Farmers (PDF/218KB) J1704026 JICA Tsukuba (Training) English Target Organization:
Public organizations or research institutes in charge of technology development or extension of vegetable production
Target Group:
1. be engaged in vegetable production as researchers, training instructors or extension officers
2. have more than 3 years' experiences
(vegetable production)
3. be a graduate of university, not for Ph.D. holders
4. be a proficient in English
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 / 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 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 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 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 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 / 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 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
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 Capacity strengthening for multi-media mercury monitoring (4M) (PDF/218KB) J1704115 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Public research institute which conducts chemical analysis, and inspection agency on public health / hygiene

Target Group:
1. A technical staff working for the laboratory of chemical analysis, with from three to ten year experience on the chemical analysis in environmental media
2. A clinical laboratory technologist with from three to ten year experience
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 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 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 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

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