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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: Private Organization / Enterprise

Global Issues
Sector / Sub-sector		 Program Title Course No. JICA Center Language Target Organization / Group
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 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 / Comprehensive Disaster Management Rescue Techniques (PDF/217KB) J1704243 JICA Kansai (II) English Target Organization:
Fire Service Organization (Central Government,Local Government or Private Sector)


Target Group:
Instructors / trainers or those who are expected to be instructors / trainers in the area of rescue techniques.The expected participants have basic knowledge on rescue operation and have more than three-year experience in rescue operation.
Water Resources / Disaster Management / Comprehensive Disaster Management Fire Management and Disaster Risk Reduction (PDF/216KB) J1704433 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Fire Service Organization (Central Government, Local Government or Private Sector)

Target Group:
1. Be or will be a commander of firefighting or an instructor of fire education institutions
2. Be engaged in fire service more than 5 years
3. University graduates or have equivalent occupational experiences
4. Under 45 years, proficient in English
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.
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 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.
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 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 / 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 Business Training for Central Asia (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704349 / (B) J1704351 / (C) J1704352 / (D) J1704354 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Kansai (I) / (C) JICA Kansai (I) / (D) JICA Kansai (I) (A) Russian / (B) Russian / (C) Russian / (D) Russian Target Organization:
Participants who work for SMEs are recommended. Participants need to finish the business course provided by Japan Center in their country.
Target Group:
1. Participants who finished the business course in Japan Center with high marks.
2. Participants who work at economic federations, or private companies 3. Participants with work experience for 1 year or more in the present position.
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
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Business management of agri-business for CIS and Mongolia (PDF/219KB) J1704083 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) Russian Target Organization:
Private companies in agri-business (Agriculture, livestock, food, dairy products) and related organizations

Target Group:
Job title: Executives and Manager
Job experience: More than 5 years
Other qualification:
- Completed a business course which offered by Japan centers or acquired same level of knowledge of business management.
- Having plan for overseas operations
Private Sector Development / Trade and Investment Developed Market Oriented Export Promotion Strategy / Marketing Strategy (PDF/221KB) (A) J1704350 (B) J1704307 (C) J1704308 (D) J1704382 (E) J1704309 (F) J1704414 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Kyushu / (C) JICA Kyushu / (D) JICA Chubu / (E) JICA Kyushu / (F) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) (A) English / (B) English / (C) Spanish / (D) English / (E) English / (F) English Target Organization:
Two participants should be selected from each country:one from public organization and another from private organization such as CCI,producers' group.
Target Group:
1. Public organization:More than 3
years' experience of export promotion
2. Private organization: More than 3
years' experience in the field.
3. Managers who have authority of decision making are preferable. 
4. Counterpart of JICA project is preferable.
Private Sector Development / Trade and Investment Capacity Development for Investment Promotion (PDF/218KB) (A) J1704290 / (B) J1704292 / (C) J1704141 (A) JICA Kansai (I) / (B) JICA Kansai (I) / (C) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) (A) English / (B) English / (C) English Target Organization:
Investment Promotion Agency,  Investment promotion division of regional or municipal governmental organizations or CCI
Target Group:
Officials who has been engaged with investment protmotion for more than 2 years
Agricultural / Rural Development / Other Agricultural / Rural Development Issues Local Industry Development through the Enhancement of Hygiene and Quality Management for Animal-Sourced Foods (PDF/221KB) J1704109 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Central / Local administration or private organization dealing with quality control of animal source foods from feeding stage up to distribution.
Target Group:
1. Inspector / Supervisor / Extension worker / planning officer engaged in quality control or food hygiene of animal-sourced foods from feeding stage up to distribution
2. More than 3 years experience
3. Be able to participate beef / pork processing practice
Agricultural / Rural Development / Agricultural Development Asia region Regional Agribusiness promotion by the value chain building- From the policy and organization making to branding and distribution for high-value-added local food supply (PDF/225KB) J1704446 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Private sector, producer organization, exemplary farmer, public sector involved in production, processing, distribution of local agri-products

Target Group:
1.Senior officers / lecturers or higher level
2.Person who should be able to plan production, processing, distribution and sale of agricultural products projects
3.Person who have experience for these technology development or planning more than 3yesrs
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development Local Industry Development in Agricultural Regions by Strengthening Capacity of Management and Marketing (PDF/222KB) (A) J1704094 / (B) J1704095 (A) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) / (B) JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) (A) English / (B) English Target Organization:
1. Central and local governmental organizations dealing with rural development
2. Small and medium-sized enterprise
3. Chambers of commerce 
4. NGOs.
Target Group:
1. Officers or manager of target organizations who are in charge of support of SMEs or farmers organizations
2. Have more than 3 years' working experience in the field of rural development
Agricultural / Rural Development / Rural Development 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 / Conservation of Biodiversity Sustainable Natural Resource Management through Collaborative Management of Protected Areas (PDF/220KB) J1704230 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Local government, NGO / NPO and private sectors in charge of natural resources management and protected area management.

Target Group:
Those who are involved in natural resources management and protected area management have more than 5 years' experience in the field.
Nature Conservation / Conservation of Biodiversity GIS and Remote Sensing utilized for Biodiversity Information System and Participatory Approach toward Biodiversity Conservation Actions (PDF/223KB) J1704224 JICA Hokkaido (Obihiro) English Target Organization:
Central / Regional public institution or private organizations, engaged in planning / implementing measures for biodiversity conservation
(including NGO)
Target Group:
1. Central / Regional officials,
NGOs / private organizations' staff, researchers, engaged in planning / implementing measures for biodiversity conservation
2. 5 years practical experience or more
3. Age: 25-40 years old
4. Be able to operate PC smoothly
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 Enhancing Capacity of Fisher's Organaization toward Responsible Fisheries (PDF/220KB) J1704187 JICA Kyushu English Target Organization:
Fishery Administrative Organization, Fishery Extension Organization, Fishers' Organization
Target Group:
Officers working at Fishery Administrative Organization / Fishery Extension Organization / Fishers' Organization

More than 3 yeras of job experiences
Gender and Development / Gender and Development Africa-Japan Business Women Exchange Seminar (PDF/218KB) J1704336 JICA Yokohama English Target Organization:
1. Governmental organizations related to female entrepreneur promotion
2. Enterprise with female entrepreneur (in either agricultural - related industries or fashion industries )
Target Group:
1. Two participants for each country;
1 government official who support female entrepreneurs and 1 female entrepreneur (in either agricultural - related industries or fashion industries ) 2. Government official should have more than 3 years-experience on supporting female entrepreneurs (in either agricultural - related industries or fashion industries ) 3. Female entrepreneur must have owned a business for at least five years 4. Sufficient fluency in French (JFY 2016)
Gender and Development / Gender and Development 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.
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 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 Improvement of Solid Waste Management Technologies (Basic, Technique) (PDF/220KB) (A) J1704035 / (B) J1704305 / (C) J1704260 (A) JICA Kansai (II) / (B) JICA Kansai (II) / (C) JICA Kansai (II) (A) English / (B) Dari / (C) English Target Organization:
Local Government, National Government which supports local government, and / or private sector (s) in the field of urban solid waste management.

Target Group:
1. Local / National Government Officers, technicians, engineers having more than 3 years' experience in the field of solid waste management
2. Language:
Good ability of spoken and written English.

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