Agribusiness Development & Market Growth Specialist

GloJobs; Tuguegarao; On-site; PHP 1,004,000 - 1,451,000; Full time

Job summary

GloJobs is seeking an Agribusiness Development and Marketing Specialist for the FAO project in Tuguegarao City, Philippines. The contract is 9 months with a 3-month probationary period, based in Tuguegarao with field missions within the province.

The role focuses on profiling beneficiaries, market analyses, capacity development, product development, branding and market linkages to support sustainable agro-enterprise development among farmers, fisherfolk and women-led groups.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in agribusiness, agriculture, economics, business management or marketing.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant field experience in agricultural projects or agri-enterprise.
• Proficiency in English (level C).

Responsibilities

• Develop profiling tools for beneficiaries, ensuring inclusion of women-led organizations and small farmers.
• Conduct market and value chain analyses for priority commodities.
• Lead training needs assessments in technical, business, and marketing skills.
• Design and facilitate training on climate-smart agriculture, aquaculture, food processing, branding and marketing.
• Assist organisations in developing simple business plans covering product development and market access.
• Support development of value-added products and branding.
• Establish and strengthen market linkages with buyers, traders and cooperatives.
• Monitor livelihood grants and startup support for productive activities.
• Coordinate with microfinance institutions for affordable financial services.
• Document best practices and lessons learned.

Education

Advanced university degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural, Economics, Business Management or Marketing

Job description

GloJobs is seeking an Agribusiness Development and Marketing Specialist for the FAO project in Tuguegarao City, Philippines. The contract is 9 months with a 3-month probationary period, based in Tuguegarao with field missions within the province.

The role focuses on profiling beneficiaries, market analyses, capacity development, product development, branding and market linkages to support sustainable agro-enterprise development among farmers, fisherfolk and women-led groups.