Job Vacancy

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan Office, a governmental organization dealing with Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Pakistan, is looking for a diligent and qualified staff for the following position.

  • 1 . Post: Program Officer
  • 2 . Location: Islamabad
  • 3 . Main duty:　
    Under the direction of Chief Representative and guidance by Representatives and Senior professional staffs, the Program Officer will:
    (1) Develop, process, monitor and supervise JICA programs on industry, trade and investment promotion, private sector development and agriculture, in close coordination with related Japanese and operational/ administrative staff in JICA Pakistan Office and Japanese experts and consultants,
    (2) Play active roles in assisting missions from the JICA headquarters, by coordinating with related Japanese and operational/ administrative staff, and make necessary recommendation on mission’s findings,
    (3) Ensure frequent and effective coordination and information collection, exchange with government institutions at federal/local level and donor agencies and private sector,
    (4) Perform any other duties assigned by the management, which are not limited to Industry, trade and investment promotion and private sector development.
  • 4 . Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (required) or master’s degree
    (desirable) in Business Administration, Public Policy, Economics,
    Commerce, Private Sector Development, Investment & trade, Technology＆Innovation Management, Agriculture or related field.
  • 5 . Language: Fluent in English and Urdu (speaking, reading and writing)
  • 6 . Experience: at least three (3) years of relevant working experience on issues preferably related to industry, trade and investment promotion, private sector development or agriculture. Experience in working with government or other donors is an asset. Experience in development project planning & implementation is a major asset.
  • 7 . Other requirements: Must have PC (Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint etc) and presentation skills. Must have good character and cooperate with others. General knowledge of foreign development assistance, particularly Japan’s ODA, is required. Basic knowledge of finance, especially international finance, is preferable.
  • 8 . Terms: Initially One (1) year contract (including three-month probation period). The contract is extendable after evaluation.
  • 9 . Kindly fill out the application form through Microsoft Forms (https://forms.office.com/r/zbQhU2C2rt) and submit your CV, CNIC copy and One (1) recent photograph to the following address AliFahad.PT@jica.go.jp by April 15, 2025 (Tuesday).
    We will contact the selected candidates moving to interviews. The interviews will be conducted between 5th May and 9th May 2025, and the candidates are required to submit short essays whose themes are provided by JICA before the interview.
    Any inquiry, please email to the following address AliFahad.PT@jica.go.jp.
    (Note: we will receive inquiries only by email).