Program Specialist, Open Innovation and Agri Incubation

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

Los Baños, Philippines
Laguna, Los Baños, CALABARZON, Philippines
Los Baños
CALABARZON
Philippines
Philippines
Full timeFULL_TIME

Posted 16 hours ago and deadline of application is on 16 Jul

Recruiter was hiring 16 hours ago

2026-06-26T08:23:54.481080+00:002026-07-16T16:00:00+00:00

Job Description

Job Summary

Coordinates and supports the design, implementation, and monitoring of Searca’s open innovation and business incubation programs. Provides value‑added services to startups, entrepreneurs, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), facilitates linkages with donors, partners, and stakeholders, and supports commercialization pathways to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation aligned with Searca’s strategic priorities for agricultural transformation.

Key Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables

A. Project Development

Identify, develop, and coordinate strategic innovation and entrepreneurship programs and proposals aligned with Searca’s goals
Contribute to strategies for sourcing, screening, and onboarding startups and agri‑entrepreneurs
Facilitate entrepreneurship and SME development initiatives and ensure effective communication of program services
Support resource mobilization, identify funding opportunities, and build partnerships to sustain incubation programs

B. Business Incubation Implementation and Management

Oversee implementation of incubation projects and activities in line with approved work plans and donor agreements
Provide technical and business support to address challenges and improve enterprise performance
Serve as focal person for incubation initiatives, coordinate planning, and monitor progress and finances
Prepare inception, progress, and final reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Identify new opportunities and expand the reach and impact of incubation services.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field

Work Experience:

Five (5) years of progressive experience in business incubation, innovation programs, project management, agricultural research, or agri‑enterprise development.
Experienced working with development or research institutions is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in foresight and future-oriented thinking to anticipate trends, inform strategic direction, and support innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Jobs Summary

Job Level: Entry Level / Junior, Apprentice

Job Category: Administration and Coordination

Educational Requirement: Master's degree graduate

Office Address: Laguna

Industry: Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture Industry

Vacancy: 1 opening

Website: https://www.searca.org/

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

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

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