Agricultural Project Assistant

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is the primary Official Development Assistance (ODA) agency of the Government of the Republic of Korea. Since its founding in 1991, KOICA’s mission is to, through the implementation of bilateral grant aid programs, work towards sustainable socio-economic development in partner developing countries, leading to the eradication of poverty and the betterment of people’s lives.

We are currently looking for Senegal nationals for the Agricultural Project Assistant to join the dynamic KOICA office team. Interested candidates can send their application to the following email address: no later than July 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm and must include the following documents written in English (Failing that, the file will not be examined): (i) a detailed and updated CV of 2 pages maximum (ii) a cover letter (iii) copies of work certificates (iv) copy of national identity card or passport.

Basic Information

• No. of Vacancy: One(1)
• Job Location: Ouakam, Dakar
• Job Function: Project Management
• Position Title: Agricultural Project Assistant
• Employment Type: Fixed-term Contract (CDD)
• Compensation Range: Gross Salary: approximately 900,000CFA monthly (negotiable)
• Contract Duration: 1 year (renewable upon evaluation)
• Probation Period: 1 month

Recruitment Schedule

• Application Deadline: July 3, 2026, 11:59 pm
• Written Examination: July 13, 2026
• Interview: July 16, 2026
• Expected Start Date: August 3, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Providing technical expertise for the Supervisor to oversee the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the project team (with Deputy Representative and the projects team)

Project Coordination and Administration

In the context of the implementation of KOICAs’ agricultural projects in Senegal, support the supervisor’s role in coordinating monitoring and supervising the projects staff in their assignments which includes supporting the work of national and operational units, with technical and administrative inputs:

• Following-up on the implementation of activities at country level by stakeholders and experts through mailing, call and meetings, preparation of meetings and minutes;
• Reviewing and updating project documents: work plans, agreement, Terms of Reference (ToRs), guidelines and reports, regular tracking of the various indicators and financial status;
• Liaise with partners, ensuring a collaborative effort towards the planning, implementation and monitoring of agricultural projects.

2. Monitoring, Supervision and Field Operations

The monitoring and supervision of the agricultural projects in Senegal is also ensured through:

• Regular communication with the national focal point;
• Technical meeting with the construction manager on the construction matters;
• Technical and Steering Committee;
• Field visit.

Cross-cutting Tasks and Technical Support

Involvement in other assignments in relation with the duties:

• Assist in conducting market research and facilitating communication with vendors for the procurement of agricultural-sector works, goods, and services;
• Translation during meeting with non-Anglophone speaking partners and translation of French written document for Korean staff;
• Speeches redaction for events;
• Press review;
• Partner report and documents reviews;
• Concept note analysis, project initiation study;
• Collect agriculture-relevant information concerning policy, the government (eg. modalities for international cooperation), other donor agencies in Senegal;
• Carry out brief analysis when required;
• Assist in compiling the data/information and documenting;
• Miscellaneous;
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisors;
• Provide backup support for other departments during employee absences.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of University Degree level (Project Management / Agriculture / Diploma or related);
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience;
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, French.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication and reporting skills;
• Experience working with the Government of Senegal, international NGOs, or other agencies;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset is essential;
• Computer literacy (Word, with [Agricultural Project Assistant]_your full name in the subject line no later than July 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

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