Program Officer

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was established on April 1, 1991 under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Korea to implement Korea's grant aid assistance. Since the establishment, KOICA has been at the forefront of Korea's international development effort. KOICA's aim is to facilitate socio-economic development of its partner countries through project type assistance, dispatch of Korean Volunteers, Fellowship Program, Public-Private Partnership Program and Multilateral Cooperation.

Currently, KOICA is looking for an experienced and qualified Nepali national who will be mainly responsible for the 'Integrated Rural Development Project (IRDN) in Nawalparasi District' being implemented by KOICA.

Post title: Program Officer (Rural Development/Agriculture)

Duration: 1 year (possibility of extension)

Type of Contract: Fixed-term Contract

Duty Station: Based on Kathmandu with occasional field visits

Job Responsibility

• Support planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects
• Collect information on agriculture, rural development related policy, programs, and other related documents from the government, EDPs and IDPs.
• Communicate and cooperate with the government, EDPs and concerned stakeholders and partners
• Qualitative and statistical analysis of data generated by the different data acquisition
• Contribute to other activities related to project development, policy review etc
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the office

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in agriculture, rural development, or development studies
• More than 4 years of relevant experience in national and international organizations
• Knowledge and experience in "agriculture/rural development" preferred
• Knowledge of various research methods and must possess excellent report writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills particularly in dealing with various stakeholders
• Excellent in English and Nepali (spoken and written)
• Computer proficiency in using office software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software for data processing such as SPSS

Submission of Applications

Interested applicants should submit their signed CV and motivation letter through e-mail to nepal@koica.go.kr by 17:00 hrs, 15 March 2017.

Salary and other benefits will be adhered to the policy of KOICA Nepal Office. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Any phone calls, written or personal inquiries will not be entertained in this regard. Only selected candidates will be contacted for the further procedures. KOICA Nepal Office reserves all rights for the recruitment.