Launch of DOLAB-JICA App Offers Direct Access to Verified Job Listings for Vietnamese Workers

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The new mobile application, DOLAB-JICA app (DJ App), has been launched in Vietnam, providing citizens with a direct platform to access verified job listings for employment abroad. The app has been jointly introduced by the Department of Overseas Labour Management (DOLAB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This initiative is part of the "Project to Support Labour Market Information Connectivity for Vietnamese Workers Seeking Employment Abroad under Contract," which has been implemented since August 2023. The app aims to eliminate the need for intermediaries, significantly reducing the financial burden on workers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The DOLAB-JICA app provides direct access to reliable, clearly defined job vacancies verified by the Department of Overseas Labour Management.
  • The app will be upgraded with two key features: feedback submission while working in Japan and access to domestic job opportunities after returning home.
  • The app aims to help workers reduce recruitment costs and enhance business stability by connecting Vietnamese businesses with motivated candidates.
  • The initiative targets 630,000 Vietnamese workers in Japan, contributing to mutual understanding and addressing issues of exploitation.
  • The project aims to eliminate illegal brokers by providing public access to information, transparent costs, and equitable recruitment.
  • Key stakeholders, including DOLAB, JICA, ILO, and the Vietnamese Government, have commended the initiative's potential in addressing labor migration governance and promoting fair recruitment.

Statistics:

  • 630,000: Number of Vietnamese workers in Japan (as of 2023)
  • August 2023: Start date of the project to support labor market information connectivity for Vietnamese workers seeking employment abroad under contract.
  • The DOLAB-JICA app is designed to provide direct access to reliable, clearly defined job vacancies verified by the department.
  • 2 key features will be added to the app: feedback submission while working in Japan and access to domestic job opportunities after returning home.

Sources:

  • VA(c) TrAEdega ng Giang, deputy director of the Department of Overseas Labour Management
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Vietnam
  • Vietnamese Government
  • Department of Overseas Labour Management (DOLAB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs