JICA CAMBODIA OFFICE
JOB OPPORTUNITY
- Program Officer -

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), an executing agency of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA), opened its representative office in Cambodia in 1993. Since then, JICA has been working together with the people of Cambodia to enable the country to pursue their sustainable socio-economic development through technical and financial cooperation.

The newly recruited staff will work as a program officer. The staff is assumed to be assigned to the Operation Section (mainly in infrastructure, transport and urban development) and other related tasks for JICA’s operation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. To make coordination with relevant parties and logistical arrangement for JICA projects in charge.
  2. To collect and analyze information related to current political and social context, various needs in the sector in charge.
  3. To liaise with government agencies, private sectors and other relevant organizations such as development partners (DPs) in implementing, monitoring projects as well as arranging schedule for mission teams from Japan.
  4. To represent JICA Cambodia office at relevant meetings, workshops and seminars, etc.
  5. To engage in the project formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the section in charge under the supervision of the section chief.

Requirements (Qualifications and Experience)

  1. University degree. Advanced degree would be of an advantage.
  2. Native tongue in Khmer and excellent speaking, reading and writing ability in English.
  3. Minimum 3 (three) years of professional experience directly working in or with the international development field.
  4. Experience working in or with Ministries or public entities in Cambodia would be of an advantage.
  5. Long-term carrier vision as a JICA staff for more than 5 (five) years.
  6. Cambodian national

Competencies required

  1. Ability to work independently with a minimum supervision as well as ability to work in a cooperative manner with team members.
  2. Sufficient ability to read and summarize the relevant documents such as reports issued by government agencies or relevant donor parties in Khmer and English.
  3. Strong commitment and competency to create and strengthen the relationships with various stakeholder.
  4. Proficiency with relevant computer programs (internet, email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
  5. Strong commitment to learn and improve, especially JICA’s regulation on accounting and procurement
  6. Work experiences of relevant international cooperation and good interpersonal communication skill would be a great advantage.

Working Information

  1. Starting date: early-January, 2024 is expected. (Negotiable)
  2. Work location: JICA Cambodia Office with occasional travels to the provinces and foreign countries.
  3. Basic working hours: From 8:00 to 17:00 (lunch time is from 12:00 to 14:00), from Monday to Friday
  4. Employment period: Fixed duration employment contract for 2 years including 3 months probational period

Submission of Applications

  1. Applicants shall apply by the link below (Application form) 1. by noon of December 15, 2023. Link of application form
    https://forms.office.com/r/xXFpD84bFj
  2. If you have any problems to access the link (Application form), please send the application documents below via e-mail to
    kim-chansocheata2@jica.go.jp (cc Izumi.Takahiro@jica.go.jp ) by noon of December 15, 2023.
  3. Only short-listed candidates will receive acknowledgements. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality.
  4. Application documents:
  1.  Cover Letter with the reasons of applying to the position
  2. Curriculum Vitae: Please write the following items on curriculum vitae
    - Personal data: Name, Date of birth (Age), Present address, Mobile phone number, E-mail address        
    - Language and skill: Language, Computer skill and other qualification/skill
    - Educational background (domestic and overseas): School/University name, Degree, Major
    - Working experience: Company/Organization name, Period, Position, Role/Responsibility
    - Your Advantage and others
    - Expected monthly salary (US$)

          Note:
          * At least 1 (one) Recommendation Letter by your previous employer and teacher etc. is requested to submit before the interview of short listed candidates
          * Certification of degrees, languages, skills etc. are required for the interview of short listed candidates.