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)

Job Summary:

Provide high-level administrative, technical, and logistical support to the Deputy Director for Programs (DDP), ensuring smooth office operation and coordination of program activities.

Technical Competencies:

<ul>
	<li>Project Cycle Management: A demonstrated ability to coordinate all phases of any project, including planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluating. Knowledge of project management strategies and frameworks.</li>
	<li>Resource Mobilization: Comprehensive comprehension of strategies for resource mobilization such as outlining funding requirements, forming and submitting proposals, administration of funds allocated and reporting on the use of funds. Having exercised administrative control in inviting funds from a various range of sources.</li>
</ul>

Behavioral Competencies:

<ul>
	<li>Analytical Skills: Competence in analyzing complex information and making reasonable explanations and evaluations, and possessing good analytical and reasoning skills to solve issues.</li>
	<li>Communication Skills: Commendable writing and speaking capabilities, particularly the ability to convey technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders. </li>
	<li>Teamwork: Able to perform satisfactorily in a team setting and work interdependently with other team members and internal stakeholders.</li>
	<li>Adaptability: Open to change and acquiring new skills. Ability to function in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.</li>
</ul>

Software Proficiency:

Microsoft Office Suite: Able to use Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related programs.

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