Program Officer at the Primary Official Development Assistance (ODA) Agency of the Government of Korea

We are the primary Official Development Assistance (ODA) agency of the Government of the Republic of Korea. Since our establishment in 1991, we have implemented bilateral grant aid programs to support sustainable socio-economic development in partner developing countries, contributing to poverty reduction and improved quality of life.

Our Nigeria Office, opened in 2008, has been providing development assistance through grant aid and the implementation of socio-economic development programs across Nigeria. The office is located in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

We are currently seeking qualified Nigerian nationals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Location:  Asokoro, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Project Management
No. of Vacancy: One (1)
Length of Service: One-year fixed-term contract renewable after evaluation (After successful completion of the Probationary Period)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Project management
  • Project Implementation and Performance Management: for ‘Green Jobs for Youth in Resilient Agrifood Systems in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Liberia’ and other agriculture related projects. Research and Surveys in the Agricultural Sector.
• Stakeholder Coordination;
  • Facilitate and support communication with project teams, government counterparts, implementing partners, and inter-country liaison mechanisms.
• Reporting & Knowledge Management;
  • Prepare technical reports, donor briefs, and progress updates.
  • Document lessons learned, success stories, and policy insights for regional learning.
• Field Missions:
  • Plan, organize, and participate in regular field missions to project sites to monitor implementation progress, verify results, and provide technical and operational support to partners and beneficiaries.
  • Collect field data, document lessons learned, and prepare mission reports to inform project management and decision-making.
  • Liaise with local authorities, community stakeholders, and implementing partners to ensure effective delivery of project activities and timely resolution of operational challenges.
• Office Management
• Basic Office Procurement Management
• Performance of other duties as directed by the office.

Qualifications
All of the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture with 3 years or more in agriculture project experience
• Master's Degree and above in Agriculture with 2 years or more in agriculture project experience
• Other non-agriculture related Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years or more in agriculture project experience
• High-level of computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Applicants must be below 40 years of age at the time of application submission.

Candidates possessing the following criteria are desirable:

• Possession of PRINCE 2 Foundation, PRINCE 2 Practitioner, or PMP certification
• Experience working with Korean government-funded projects/programs
• Experience working with multi/bilateral development agencies.
• Experience in implementing large-scale Agricultural development projects (Project budget value of USD 5 million or more).

Competencies:

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English; Interprets public policies and roles of each stakeholder; Interacts appropriately with a variety of stakeholders in both public and private sectors.
• Professionalism: Mobilize resources effectively in project/program management; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Delivers results on time without compromising quality standards; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Willing to travel with Nigeria or abroad to manage assigned projects/programs.

Special Notice

• The probationary period shall be three (3) months initially, with the possibility of an extension for an additional three (3) months, up to a maximum of six (6) months in total.(During the probationary period, 90% of agreed contract salary is payable.)

Following the probationary period, the employee’s appointment may be confirmed or the contract terminated, based on performance and subject to the decision of the Country Director

• Only selected candidates will be contacted for further procedures.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Recruitment Timeline

• Application deadline: March 03, 2026 /1 PM (WAT)
• Shortlisting of candidates: March 04 ~ 09, 2026
• Written test/Interview: March 13 ~ 18, 2026
• Notification of successful candidate: March 18, 2026
• Expected start date: April 2026 (Please note that the above timeline is indicative and may be subject to change.)
• We reserves all rights for the recruitment.
• Salary and other benefits will adhere to the policy of the KOICA Nigeria Office.
• Failure to provide supporting documents for diplomas, professional experiences, or information stated in the CV, or the provision of false or inaccurate information at any stage of the recruitment process or after appointment, the Organization reserves the right to cancel the application or terminate the contract.
• Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in application form. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.

Application Closing Date
3rd March, 2026 (1pm WAT)

Written Test
13th March, 2026. 

1st Interview (Competency based)
16th March, 2026. 

2nd Interview (Personality based)
18th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should download and send their correctly filled and completed Application Form, Curriculum Vitae(CV), Copy of a nationally recognised ID or Passport data page: ngkoica@gmail.com using "(Program Officer Application) _Agric project_your name" as the subject of the mail. 

Click Here to Download the Application Form (Google docx)

Note

• Applications must be submitted in English
• Incomplete applications or submissions not written in English will not be considered.