- Bachelor of Business Administration
- MSc in Development Studies (Information System Management)
- JES-Certified Professional Evaluator
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Motivation I used to work in Africa, but the difficult living conditions had affected my family's health. So I considered if I should leave international cooperation activities. But OPMAC offered me the opportunity to meet the directors through PARTNER, an international career information website. After talking to them, I was attracted by the corporate culture and systems that respect the situation of employees and their families and then I wanted to try working in international cooperation again as OPMAC's consultant. |
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Reward/Goal My aim is to become a consultant who can carry out evaluation work involving clients and other stakeholders. OPMAC has a number of senior consultants who are experienced in evaluation in different regions and thematic areas, so they are my role models. In addition, OPMAC also has consultants with different specialisations, such as procurement supervision for yen loans, environmental and social considerations, economic and financial analysis, etc., and the company itself has a spirit of taking on new areas. Therefore, the company offers various opportunities to work with them, not only as an evaluation specialist. Through my participation in various projects, I believe that these experiences will be closely related and create a synergy effect in the future, which will help me to become a knowledgeable and experienced evaluation consultant. |
- Bachelor of Laws
- MA Globalisation, Business and Sustainable Development
- JES-Certified Professional Evaluator
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Motivation Through conversations with acquaintances, I learned about the international development industry and thought it sounded like an interesting job, which led me to join OPMAC in the first place. I had the opportunity to talk with several companies and decided to join OPMAC because I had a good feeling that it was the best fit for me. Another factor in my decision to join OPMAC was that there are many senior consultants with deep knowledge and various backgrounds. |
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Reward/Goal I believe that the job of an international development consultant is to help improve the lives of people around the world who are facing difficulties. It requires me to travel to areas that I would never visit on vacation, but when I see (or hear) the positive changes brought about by the projects I am involved in, I can feel the contribution to society. As for my goals, I do not have a clear "I'm going to be a XX!". However, there are many experienced and caring senior consultants here, so I would like to absorb their know-how and become a person who can contribute to society. |
- Bachelor of Arts (Foreign Studies)
- Master of Arts
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Motivation When I was working in Africa 10 years ago, one of my senior colleagues recommended me development consultant as one of my future careers, which sparked my interest in this occupation. After returning to Japan, I worked as a civil servant. But my desire to revisit Africa for business purpose gradually grew and I began to think about becoming a development consultant. I later interviewed with OPMAC and decided to join the company because OPMAC's job description and working style were exactly what I was looking for. |
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Reward/Goal As development consultants often work in teams on each project, I have many opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise towards a single goal. This is what I find interesting about working as a development consultant. Another challenging but attractive aspect of working as a development consultant is that I can visit developing countries on my foot, work hard and think with local people about how to improve their lives. To be honest, I don't have a clear goal yet, as this is my first year with the company. But I do want to be involved in my day-to-day work so that I can provide a satisfactory service to our customers. |
- Community Practice in Social Work
- Community Development
- Project Management and Coordination
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Motivation In the field of international development, I have been involved in project management, implementation, evaluation, program design, international exchange initiatives, and overseas postings. Through these experiences, I came to seek an environment where I could take on opportunities that are difficult to access individually and create value as part of a team. During the interview, I resonated deeply with the organization’s commitment to drawing on insights from the field to foster meaningful support and collaboration. This led me to join the company, hoping to make use of my experience and professional strengths here. |
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Reward/Goal I find great motivation in understanding the voices and backgrounds of people in the field, examining the underlying factors and structures behind issues, and applying those insights to future initiatives. In social work, placing people at the center while considering the relationships and environments that shape their lives is essential, and I have found that this perspective is valuable across various sectors. Since joining the company, I have had more opportunities to work in areas I would not have encountered on my own, gaining new insights on social inclusion. Moving forward, I hope to deepen my experience in these emerging fields, applying my social work skills and perspective, and contributing lessons learned from the field to project design and system-level improvements. |
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts
- Master in Public Management
- Certified Professional Evaluator (Japan Evaluation Society)
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Motivation My interest in Mongolia from a young age was what first introduced me to the world of international cooperation. After working on ODA projects in human resource development in Mongolia and several other countries, and later serving at an embassy, I began thinking about my next career step. That was when I came across OPMAC. Since I was looking for an opportunity to further deepen my expertise, I felt it was the right fit and decided to join the company. Another factor in my decision was that, since I live outside Tokyo, the option to work remotely suited my situation very well. |
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Reward/Goal I truly enjoy visiting project sites and working together with counterparts and local communities as part of a team to move projects forward. One of my favorite part of this job is the opportunity to experience new languages, food cultures, and ways of life in countries I had never visited before. Working with people who have diverse values and backgrounds also brings many insights and learning opportunities. At OPMAC, we have colleagues and senior consultants with strong expertise and advanced skills, and their presence motivates me a lot. Everyone is open and supportive, which allows me to work comfortably without feeling isolated even working remotely. Now in my second year with the company, I'm trying my best to be involved in as many projects as possible, strengthen my skills, and broaden the scope of my contributions. |