Location: Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Reporting to the Unit Head, Project Development & Technical Services, the Program Specialist is responsible for leading the development, technical review, and implementation of externally funded projects and service engagements in agriculture and rural development, securing funding opportunities, drafting competitive proposals, and managing multidisciplinary teams and partners to achieve SEARCA's Five-Year Development Plan targets. Key responsibilities include identifying project opportunities in agriculture, rural development, and environmental management; writing technical proposals, concept notes, and Expressions of Interest; preparing budgets; conducting research and benchmarking; liaising with experts and development partners; coordinating internal clearance and contract negotiations; managing a database of proposals; and supporting marketing and business development visits to donors and clients. The role also involves managing day-to-day implementation of approved projects, mobilizing technical experts and consultants, supervising a Project Coordinator, Project Associate, and Project Assistant, reviewing technical outputs for quality and donor compliance, and contributing to knowledge products such as policy briefs and publications. Requires a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Environmental Economics, or a related field, and five years of relevant experience in proposal development and program design/implementation, with working knowledge of Southeast Asian agricultural and rural development issues.
Closing date: 17 September 2026
Closing date: 2026-09-17
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the SEARCA HRIS vacancy management portal (registration may be required before submitting an application).
https://hris.searcaapps.org/v1/vacancy-management/138/application-form