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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.

Discuss a Project With Us

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 key sectors:

Agriculture

  • Food Security
  • Agricultural Production (crops, fisheries, livestock)
  • Agribusiness, Enterprise and Cooperative Development
  • Agricultural Trade
  • Agrarian Reform
  • Technology Development and Commercialization
  • Participatory Irrigation Management

Higher Education

  • Curriculum Development
  • Continuing Professional Education
  • Administration and Supervision

Natural Resources Management

  • Environmental Management and Protection
  • Forest Resources Management
  • Integrated Water Resources Management
  • Bio-diversity Conservation
  • Marine and Coastal Resources Management
  • Land Care
  • Land Management
  • Renewable and Bio-Energy

Multi-sector

  • Strategic Planning
  • Regional cooperation
  • Poverty Reduction
  • Climate Change (Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation, Mitigation, GHG Emissions, Mainstreaming and Development Planning)
  • Local Governance
  • People Empowerment
  • Institutional Development
  • Human Resources Management
  • Public and Financial Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Fellowship/Scholarship Management (Non-Degree and Degree Programs - MS and PhD)
  • Grant Management

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.