Job Vacancy Announcement: Independent Contractor for GGP
2025/9/12
The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is hiring an Independent Contractor (Filipino national) for the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP).
Position: Independent Contractor for the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP)
Location: Pasay City
Expected Duration of the Initial Contract: Mid-November 2025 to End of March 2026
Complete Application should be sent to: ggp@ma.mofa.go.jp with the subject line: “GGP Independent Contractor – Surname of Applicant”. Submission of physical documents, whether in person or courier, will not be accepted.
Qualifications:
Background:
The GGP is a grant scheme managed by the Embassy of Japan under the Official Development Assistance (ODA) of the Government of Japan that supports small-scale projects directly benefiting local communities and people at the grassroots level as well as contributing to the socio-economic development.
For more information, please see the links below:
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/bilateral/oda/grassroots.html
https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000071826.pdf
Duties and Responsibilities:
Remarks
Position: Independent Contractor for the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP)
Location: Pasay City
Expected Duration of the Initial Contract: Mid-November 2025 to End of March 2026
- The contract can be extended up to three years. The contract will be signed annually according to the Japanese fiscal year which is from April to March of the following year.
- The starting date may be push back to December 2025 depending on the situations surrounding hiring.
Complete Application should be sent to: ggp@ma.mofa.go.jp with the subject line: “GGP Independent Contractor – Surname of Applicant”. Submission of physical documents, whether in person or courier, will not be accepted.
- Submit a CV with ID photo and motivation letter.
- Only shortlisted applicants who have passed the first screening will be informed of the written examination and interview.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a four-year course, preferably in Social Science, Public Policy and Planning, Economics and Development Management or other related courses.
- High proficiency in English and Tagalog, both oral and written communication.
- Knowledge of computer applications (Excel, Word, Power Point).
- Willingness to travel in the Philippines including conflict affected areas in Mindanao.
- At least five years of work experience in project evaluation and monitoring on the areas mentioned above with/at international donor organizations will be an advantage.
- At least three years of work experience in evaluating small rural infrastructure projects and knowledge in the assessment of engineering plans and designs is highly preferable.
- Knowledge about government accounting and procurement is an advantage.
Background:
The GGP is a grant scheme managed by the Embassy of Japan under the Official Development Assistance (ODA) of the Government of Japan that supports small-scale projects directly benefiting local communities and people at the grassroots level as well as contributing to the socio-economic development.
For more information, please see the links below:
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/bilateral/oda/grassroots.html
https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000071826.pdf
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project evaluation including appraisal of small rural infrastructure projects involving the following sectors: agriculture, education, health and water system
- Project management and monitoring.
- Logistics and administrative support.
Remarks
- The post is expected to report to the Embassy of Japan located in Pasay City, Manila. The Embassy will not shoulder the transportation costs for commuting to the office.
- Please direct any inquires on the position to this address (ggp@ma.mofa.go.jp). The Embassy will not respond to Facebook DMs.
- Personal information of applicants will be kept strictly confidential.