Program Head, Education and Collective Learning Department

1 week ago

University of the Philippines Los Baños SEARCA Full time ₱2,000,000 - ₱2,500,000 per year

SEARCA Head Office

Education and Collective Learning Department

Regular

Application is open until 31 Oct. 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

Leads, manages, directs, and oversees the program and administrative operations under the Education and Collective Learning Department (ECLD), including establishing and maintaining networks/partnerships with foreign and local institutions to ensure wide dissemination of program/project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Defines the goals and objectives of ECLD consistent with the Five-Year-Development-Plan (FYDP) and the development needs of SEAMEO member countries.

  • Provides strategic direction and guidance to the Graduate Scholarship and Development Unit (GSID) and Training for Development Unit (T4DU) in developing short- and long-term plans and budgets and in conceptualizing, assessing, and implementing capacity-building action plans and initiatives for different stakeholders.

  • Identifies and initiates collaboration with other Programs for cross-cutting projects.

  • Leads and oversees the development of proposals related to Scholarships, institutional development, training, and other capacity-building projects.

  • Directs, guides, and monitors GSID and T4DU activities implementation to ensure quality results and timely delivery.

  • Leads the coordination and management of the University Consortium (UC) and other academic/alumni relations programs and activities to effectively realize the goals and objectives of the Center's FYPD.

  • Writes scientific papers and reports of GSID projects for publication and presentation in national, regional, and international forums.

  • Ensures the implementation of risk management and controls in the department's operations and implementation of projects.

  • Markets and promotes the Center's programs, projects, and activities to partners, funding agencies, and donors.

  • Fosters partnerships and collaborations with other research and academic institutions, government and non-government agencies, industry, and key prospective partners of the Center.

  • Participates in Center-wide activities and represent SEARCA in various events and meetings.

  • Provides performance appraisals, feedback, and mentoring to the Department staff.

  • Provides policy advice and support to the Directorate to ensure consistency, standardization, and proper implementation of policies and procedures.

  • Manages the Program budget and ensures judicious use of resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Educational Attainment:

PhD/Doctorate Degree in Management, Educational Administration, or other fields related to scientific research and development

Minimum Work Experience:

Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, preferably in a similar post, three (3) years of which are in a managerial capacity; experience in a similar development organization is an advantage

Required Skills:

  • High ability to lead, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate program operations.

  • Highly skilled in establishing and maintaining networks/partnerships with foreign and local institutions.

  • Highly proficient in program identification, proposal development, presentation, marketing, and fund generation.

  • Highly innovative in developing programs and schemes with cross-cutting concerns.

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and client orientation skills.

  • Proficient in computer software applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, databases, search engines).

  • Knowledge of Agricultural capacity-building needs of Southeast Asian Countries.

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