Program Lead, Cocoa & Farmer Development (Philippines)

TechnoServe, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnoServe seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the CocoVate development program in the Southern Leyte region, coordinating strategic execution and hands‑on delivery. You will manage resources, adapt technical approaches, and ensure timely, budget‑conscious progress toward program goals.

The role requires extensive experience in Agriculture and Rural Development, with a strong track record in managing large‑scale programs, data quality, and donor communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in Agriculture and Rural Development or a related sector with a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Management or a related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree with ten years of experience.
• Experience in successfully implementing and monitoring programs of similar size and budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and management of the CocoVate program from inception to close‑out, achieving goals and targets.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and technical oversight of the program.
• Oversee development and submission of project deliverables on time and within budget.
• Ensure high‑quality data is collected to demonstrate program impact and results.
• Monitor the project budget to ensure burn rate and allowability of costs.
• Prepare donor reports and presentations.
• Represent the program to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Agriculture

Master’s degree in Business Management

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years experience

Job description

TechnoServe seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the CocoVate development program in the Southern Leyte region, coordinating strategic execution and hands‑on delivery. You will manage resources, adapt technical approaches, and ensure timely, budget‑conscious progress toward program goals.

The role requires extensive experience in Agriculture and Rural Development, with a strong track record in managing large‑scale programs, data quality, and donor communications.