JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) is looking for volunteers to go to Madagascar, Uzbekistan, India and Sri Lanka for rugby-related work.

The application period is from October 1st to noon on November 1st. Please refer to the JICA Volunteer Page for details about the application method. 

■JICA Volunteer Page

https://www.jica.go.jp/english/our_work/types_of_assistance/citizen/volunteers.html

■Request Information 

http://www.jocv-info.jica.go.jp/jv/index.php?m=List&jID=G137&n=y&period=2018%7C%E7%A7%8B

■Application Page

https://www.jica.go.jp/volunteer/application/seinen/apply/

【Overview】

1) Madagascar
Destination：Madagascar Federation
Dispatch Period：After September, 2019 (for 2 years) Responsibilities/Duties： To spread rugby in Madagascar as well as for the expansion of player population in rural areas. 
Providing technical guidance for young people and the national
team with suggestions of new practice method etc.
Qualification Requirements：2 or more years of coaching experience and male

2) Uzbekistan
Destination：Uzbekistan Rugby Union
Dispatch Period：After September, 2019 (for 2 years) Responsibilities/Duties
Be part of the Uzbekistan Rugby Union in the capital city of Tashkent and will coach rugby players from beginners to club level. Also, advice to the union for spreading rugby and guidance to local teams to participate in the domestic
tournaments are required.
Qualification Requirements：5 or more years of playing experience with WR Level 1 coaching certificate

3) India
Destination：Indian Rugby Union/Province of Rajasthan (Placement Place)
Dispatch Period：After July, 2019 (for 2 years)
Responsibilities/Duties
As a coach of the Indian Rugby Football Union, assisting, spreading and strengthening Rajasthan's rugby. Sharing your own knowledge and experience with local coaches for their improvement of their coaching skills.
Qualification Requirements：Prefer to have rugby coaching certificate

4) India
Destination：Indian Rugby Union
Dispatch Period：After July, 2019 (for 2 years)
Responsibilities/Duties
Coach at private schools (that is active in rugby) as well as local junior high school, high school and club team.
Qualification Requirements：Prefer to have university diploma and WR Level 1 coaching certificate (possible to retain WR Level 1 coaching certificate after getting the volunteer opportunity)

5) Sri Lanka
Destination：Sri Lanka Rugby Union(Avissawella)
Dispatch Period：After September, 2019 (for 2 years) Responsibilities/Duties
Plan and carry out rugby classes for beginners with rugby instructors. Provide guidance to regional club teams, instructors and players of the national team. Instruct instructors and athletes in schools and local areas. Qualification Requirements：3 or more years of playing experience