The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) uses an array of development assistance schemes to meet diverse needs of developing countries around the world. The Group and Region Focus (GRF) Trainings aim to provide unique knowledge and experiences through basic, mid-level. and advanced sectoral knowledge directly sourced from Japanese nationals and local organizations.
If "seeing is believing," then experiencing is understanding. By immersing themselves in Japanese practices and technology, participants better understand developmental issues in their country and their respective professional fields.
Programs Offered for the Japan Fiscal Year
Below are the list of KCCP GRF Courses offered to the Philippines:
Focal Units in the Philippine Government
For technical trainings:
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) - Foreign Scholarship & Training Program (FSTP) Unit
Contact Person: Mr. Ian Bhari Nomio
Telephone No: +63-02-88179095
For graduate programs:
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) - International Affairs Service (IAS)
Contact Person: Ms. Nicolle Loterte
Telephone No: +63-02-84410750
Interested applicants should contact the Main Focal Point to confirm requirements and deadlines
Invitation and Selection Process
Qualifications
1. Holds permanent appointment at organization nominating the applicant
- Must have rendered at least 3 years of permanent service in the government at the time of nomination
- Must have already rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed
- Must have obtained at least a very satisfactory performance rating for two consecutive periods preceding the nomination
- Officers and employees must be nominated by the head of their organization following their nomination protocols:
2. Meets the position level, education and experience required and specified by the implementing organization
- Must have a college degree, excellent or good English skills, and has demonstrated ability and experience related/relevant to the course applied for
3. Has clearance to undergo the training program
- Must be physically fit to travel and undergo training in Japan
- Must have no pending administrative and/ or criminal case
- Must have no pending nomination for scholarship in another program/ course
- Must possess a valid passport
Basic Documentary Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Are JICA's training programs open to non-government employees?
Majority of JICA's training programs are for government employees only. However, there are few courses wherein NGOs and private sector can also apply. Call JICA's Training Program Section at (02) 8889-7119 to inquire on the target agencies of the courses.
Is JICA strict on the age requirement for training and dialogue programs?
For training programs, JICA can accept applications from those who are 5 years below/above the age requirement provided that there is a justification from the nominating agency.
Does TESDA/CHED accept late applications?
The Focal Unit will set its own deadline earlier than that stated in th GI. Extension of deadline by Focal Unit depends on whether the JICA Center in-charge will consider the extension of the deadline for the application documents.
How many days does it take to process Japan visa?
Visa processing takes 6 working days or more. Moreover, there is no assurance that a JICA trainee can be issued a visa.
What are the Terms and Coverages of the program?
JICA will shoulder the trainee's international roundtrip airfare, accommodation, allowance and insurance in the foreign country. The Nominating Organization and staff meanwhile is expected to shoulder the cost of medical examination and the domestic expenses incurred for the processing of both application and travel documents.
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