Who We Are 

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is a non-profit organization established by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) in 1966.

Founded in 1965, SEAMEO is a chartered international organization whose purpose is to promote cooperation in education, science and culture in the Southeast Asian region. Its highest policymaking body is the SEAMEO Council, which comprises the Ministers of Education of the 11 Southeast Asian countries.

The Center derives its juridical personality from the SEAMEO Charter and possesses full capacity to contract; acquire, and dispose of, immovable and movable property; and institute legal proceedings. Moreover, SEARCA enjoys in the territory of each of its member states such privileges and immunities as are normally accorded United Nations institutions. Representatives of member states and officials of the Center shall similarly enjoy such privileges and immunities in the Philippines as are necessary for the exercise of their functions in connection with SEARCA and SEAMEO.

SEARCA has embraced the rhythms of change. Its Tenth Five-Year Plan (FYP) has directed SEARCA to move away from "business-as-usual" strategy as it no longer suffices in coping with the increasing complexities, uncertainties, and nonlinearities of its constantly changing environment. The "new normal" conditions in Southeast Asia compels SEARCA and all of its key partners to initiate anew a paradigm shift towards accelerating transformation through agricultural innovation (ATTAIN) in its Eleventh FYP.

SEARCA Priority Areas:

1. Agri-Business Models for Increased 
2. Productivity and Income
3. Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management
4. Food and Nutrition Security
5. Transformational Leadership for Agricultural and Rural Development (ARD)
6. Gender and Youth Engagement in ARD
7. Enhanced ARD towards Climate Resilience
EcoHealth/One Health Applications to ARD

Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)

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	<li>Contributes to the strategic development of RTLD's program by conducting thorough situational analysis and needs assessments, identifying emerging issues relevant to the region.</li>
	<li>Leads the development and submission of concept notes and proposals for research, fora, and conferences, actively pursuing core and/or donor funding opportunities on key regional issues.</li>
	<li>Cultivates and maintains strategic relationships with partners and donor agencies to foster collaborations and secure funding for projects.</li>
	<li>Innovates and refines cross-cutting program concepts to effectively address evolving development and policy strengthening needs of national and regional stakeholders.</li>
	<li>Offers expert technical advice and guidance crucial to the strategic development and implementation of RTLD's program of work.</li>
	<li>Conducts rigorous monitoring and evaluation of PPA activities, tracking progress against targets, assessing expected outputs, and analyzing fund utilization to ensure accountability and impact.</li>
	<li>Collaborates actively in the development of RTLD's operational plans, providing technical assistance and strategic inputs to budget formulation, target setting, and the execution of key activities.</li>
	<li>Prepares comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate monitoring of RTLD activities and supporting essential administrative functions critical to departmental operations.</li>
	<li>Actively participates in and coordinates policy analyses and program advisory services, specifically organizing and facilitating fora for the presentation and discussion of research results, thereby contributing to the identification of critical policy issues relevant to the region</li>
	<li>Facilitates cross-departmental and partner coordination for knowledge sharing events, ensuring effective dissemination of research results and the timely publication of conference/workshop/fora proceedings.</li>
	<li>Coordinates RTLD's cross-cutting grants award programs and research support initiatives, ensuring efficient administration and impactful outcomes.</li>
	<li>Develops high-quality policy briefs and diverse publications to inform policy formulation, program development, and to disseminate key research results and highlights from policy dialogues, conferences, workshops, and fora, coordinating closely with relevant Center departments for broad dissemination.</li>
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Policy Creation and Implementation

Action Planning

Project Management

Program Management

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Program Specialist

Job Summary: Leads, directs, manages, and oversees programs, projects, and activities related to the development of Searca's flagship projects on agricultural innovation, covering cross-cutting concerns on open innovation, technology transfer, and business incubation.

Responsibilities: 

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	<li>Strategic and Innovation Leadership: Spearhead in developing Searca's innovation agenda aligned with its strategic goals and thrusts for the Southeast Asian region;</li>
	<li>Project Ideation and Development: Lead in identifying and developing programs and projects related to agricultural innovation, specifically on open innovation, technology transfer, business incubation, and other cross-cutting initiatives both for internal and external funding;</li>
	<li>Stakeholders and Partnerships Engagement: Lead in coordinating and networking with experts, institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders for the development and implementation of collaborative programs, projects, and initiatives related to technology benchmarking, business matching, scaling-up modalities, extension and adoption, etc. </li>
	<li>Programs and Projects Coordination and Monitoring: Oversee activities and initiatives on project development, open innovation, business incubation, and technology transfer within Searca, its partners, networks and target clienteles across the Southeast Asian region; and </li>
	<li>Managerial and Operational Leadership. Monitor cross-functional teams through the entire innovation lifecycle – from ideation and concept development to execution, scaling, and impact measurement. This includes managing budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.</li>
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Basic Skills:

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	<li>Strategic and Leadership Competencies: Visioning and strategic planning, knowledgeable in emerging trends (digital agriculture, AI, etc), and can inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams towards innovation outcomes</li>
	<li>Technical and Sectoral Expertise: Deep knowledge of agricultural systems (production, agribusiness, food systems, etc.), innovation systems thinking (interactions across research, policy, extension, and market)</li>
	<li>Research, Innovation and Technology Competencies: Deep knowledge of R&amp;D management (design and implementation), technology adoption and scaling, and monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E)</li>
	<li>Stakeholder and Partnerships: Proven experience in multi-stakeholder engagement (farmers, startups, academe, private sector, government, etc), in building co-investment initiatives for R&amp;D and deployment, and in translating research into actionable policy recommendations</li>
	<li>Managerial and Operational Competencies: Proven skills in program and budget management and monitoring, digital literacy (data platforms, AI in agri-tech, GIS, etc), and in coaching and building capacities of staff and partners.</li>
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Program Head, Emerging Innovation for Growth

Job Summary: 

 The Program Associate will provide technical and administrative support in implementing and monitoring various programs and work plans related to the Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Knowledge Platform.

Terms of Reference:  

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	<li>Contribute to the preparation and development of concept notes and project proposals on various topics, including agriculture and rural development, biotechnology, climate change, food and nutrition security, among others;</li>
	<li>Provide assistance in the delivery and accomplishment of regional/national events, activities, e-newsletters, and communication research under the AFNR functional area;</li>
	<li>Support the development of learning alliances as well as related existing and incoming projects.</li>
	<li>Provide assistance in the development, packaging, and dissemination of research and knowledge products;</li>
	<li>Assist in the planning, conduct, and coordination of research and development projects, as well as monitoring and evaluation, and documentation; and </li>
	<li>Perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the RTLD Program Head.</li>
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