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Project Development and Technical Services

Turning ideas and expertise into regional action

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) works with governments, universities, international organizations, private sector, and other partners to turn ideas, research, and partnerships into practical initiatives for sustainable agricultural transform ation through innovation in Southeast Asia.

Develops Projects

Transforms priorities, ideas, and partnerships into well-designed project concepts, proposals, and actionable initiatives.

Delivers Technical Services

Provides research and studies, training, advisory services, and monitoring and evaluation support.

Mobilizes Expertise

Assembles specialists and multidisciplinary teams suited to the technical requirements of each assignment.

Partner With SEARCA

Work with us to develop initiatives that strengthen livelihoods, improve food and nutrition security, build climate resilience, and empower agricultural communities and institutions across Southeast Asia.

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Project Development & Technical Services (PDTS) Unit

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UPLB Campus, College, Los Baños, 4031 Laguna, Philippines

In championing sustainable transformation of agricultural systems through innovation in Southeast Asia, SEARCA provides technical assistance and consulting services covering policy and socioeconomic studies, strategic planning, feasibility and market studies, and full program lifecycle management, from development to impact evaluation, across the following SUSTAIN Southeast Asia Outcomes:

Pocket

  • Agricultural Market Access and Trade Competitiveness
  • Agribusiness and Enterprise Development
  • Agricultural Finance and Blended Finance
  • Rural Livelihoods and Income Generation
  • Investment Mobilization and Financial Mechanisms
  • Value Chain Financing and Private Sector Engagement
  • Carbon Markets and Ecosystem Services Financing
  • Export Competitiveness and Certification
  • Rural Enterprise and Cooperative Development

Plate

  • Food and Nutrition Security
  • Agricultural Productivity and Production Systems
  • Agri-food Value Chain Development
  • Food Safety and Quality Standards
  • Postharvest Management and Food Logistics
  • Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • Agricultural Technology and Digital Innovation
  • Food Systems Policy and Resilience
  • Agricultural Research and Extension

Place

  • Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
  • Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration
  • Forest and Landscape Management
  • Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
  • Water Security and Integrated River Basin Management
  • Nature-Based Solutions and Carbon Mitigation
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience
  • Sustainable Land Use and Agroforestry

People

  • Education and Workforce Development
  • Capacity Building and Skills Development
  • Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
  • Community-Based Development and Livelihoods
  • Institutional Capacity and Governance
  • Policy Research and Evidence-Based Decision-Making
  • Knowledge Management and Technology Transfer
  • Research Collaboration and Regional Cooperation
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment

Join SEARCA's Consultant Pool

From local expertise to regional impact

SEARCA connects qualified specialists with consultancy opportunities supporting agricultural and rural development initiatives across Southeast Asia.


Why Join?

  • Contribute your expertise to projects, policies, research, and practical solutions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists across Southeast Asia
  • Expand your professional network and regional reach

We welcome specialists in:

  • Agriculture and fisheries
  • Climate resilience and natural resource management
  • Socioeconomic and policy research
  • Training and capacity building
  • Monitoring and evaluation

Bring your expertise to initiatives that can make a difference across Southeast Asia.


This is a rolling call. Submitted profiles will be reviewed and matched with suitable consultancy requirements as opportunities arise.