KOICA IRDB Project Vacancy for Junior Project Officer
Vacancy Announcement for the Junior Project Officer (JPO)
1. Background
The KOICA Inclusive Rural Development Project in Bardiya District, Nepal (IRDB),2024- 2029 is being implemented across the eight local governments of Bardiya District, Lumbini Province. The project aims to revitalize the local economy of the Bardiya district.
The project is implemented in collaboration with the Government of Nepal and the Government of the Republic of Korea, and is managed by the Project Management Consultancies (PMCs), comprising Korea Institute for Development Strategy (KDS), and Global Expert Hub Consultancy (GEH).
The KOICA IRDB Project invites application from qualified and self-motivated Nepalese candidates for the following position
2. Position Details
Position Title: Junior Project Officer (JPO)
Number of Position: 1 (One)
Duty Station: Project Management Officer (PMO), Office of Bansagadhi Municipality, Bardiya.
3. Position Summary
We are seeking a versatile and dynamic professional who can provide comprehensive support in both office-based administration and field-level project implementation. The Junior Project Officer (JPO) will be responsible for supporting administrative and financial management, procurement processes, and reporting, while also actively engaging in technical backstopping, monitoring, and implementation of agriculture and eco-tourism value chain development activities.
The role includes involvement in dairy, cash crop, agricultural machinery, pig slaughterhouse, compost production, fishery, and eco-tourism initiatives. The position requires close coordination with cooperatives, local governments, and stakeholders to ensure effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong organizational, technical, and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in both office and field environments, including frequent travel to rural project sites.
4. Qualification
(1) Required Qualification
Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies, Agriculture Science or related disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience; OR
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with more than 4 years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated experience in project administration, finance, procurement, project implementation, coordination, monitoring, reporting, or related functions within development projects.
Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, documentation, procurement procedures, and stakeholder coordination.
Demonstrated experience of implementation of livelihood improvement projects based on agriculture and eco-tourism value chain development
Strong understanding of cooperative laws, regulation and system
Excellent organizational, communication, documentation, and reporting skills.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent command of English and Nepali languages (written and spoken).
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites.
(2) Preferred Qualification
Prior experience working in KOICA-funded projects, particularly Integrated Rural Development Projects, will be highly preferred.
Previous work experience in the Terai region or familiarity with the development context, local institutions, and socio-economic environment of Nepal’s Terai region will be considered a strong advantage.
Proficiency in the Korean language will be considered an added advantage.
Valid two-wheeler driving license.
5. Key Skills
Project coordination, administration, and organizational skills
Financial management, budgeting, and procurement support
Strong communication, reporting, and documentation skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Stakeholder coordination and teamwork abilities
Analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
English and Nepali language proficiency; Korean language skill is an advantage
6. Application Deadline
Interested candidates need to submit the CV with application letter to irdbbardiya.project@gmail.com by 15th June, 2026, before 5:00 pm with the subject line “Application for the Position of Junior Project Officer”.
Job Descriptions (JD) and Job Application are attached and can be downloaded.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing.
7. Disclaimer
The KOICA IRDB Project is committed to fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment. The Project Management Office (PMO) of KOICA IRDB project reserves the right to cancel this Vacancy Announcement at any stage with or without any notification.
The KOICA IRDB Project does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive any solicitation requesting payment of a fee, please disregard it immediately, as our organization does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.