officer - marketing and Business DevelopmentInternational Rice Research Institute
Salary: Agreement
Work form: Full time
Posting Date: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 04/12/2020
About IRRI
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world's premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Manager - IRRI Education, the Marketing and Business Development Officer will work on business development and marketing for all five portfolio of IE (short courses, scholarships, advisory around capacity development, e-learning platform and knowledge platform). He/she will be expected to actively look for opportunities and provide support in business development and marketing, including development, packaging and submission of tenders or proposals as required by possible donors/funders, branding and communication activities such as advertisement, marketing collaterals, website, and online releases (internal and external), market research, budget, expense, sales and revenue analysis, and oversee the client database management in coordination with the Manager, IRRI Education. Support and help establish and sustain partnerships with stakeholders. Draft reports for submission to supervisor and stakeholders.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.
Current IRRI staff are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized.
Roles and Responsibilities
Marketing and Business development support for all five portfolio of IE (short courses, scholarships, advisory around capacity development, e-learning platform and knowledge platform)
Support in looking for opportunities, assist in the development of business and marketing plans including development, packaging and submission of tenders or proposals as required by possible donors/funders
Coordinate and develop branding and communication activities such as advertisement, marketing collaterals, website updates, and online releases (internal and external), market research, budget, expense, sales and revenue analysis, and oversee the client database management around the five portfolio of IE in coordination with the Manager, IE Scholarships and Enrollments
Take part in the review of existing processes, policies and guidelines and draft/recommend new ones to ensure efficient performances within the unit
Support processing of memorandum of agreements and ensure compliance to national and international standards and legal requirements in coordination with concerned units at IRRI and concerned stakeholder
Provide support to ensure proper turnover of successfully developed projects and programs to the IE operations team
Prepare and draft reports for submission to supervisor and/or stakeholders [e.g project reports/monthly reports]
Contribute ideas for the development of unit specific proposals
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Communication, Development Communication or related field
Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in a cross-cultural setting and learning environment
Skills Required
Mandatory
Has worked as a marketing and business development officer in a similar environment
Has relevant background in forging partnerships and is able to respond promptly to the needs of clients
Has knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.
Has strong technical writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Has experience of working in education sector
Preferred
Has experience working in a cross-cultural environment
Has a background in Agriculture or related fields
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
International Rice Research Institute
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world's premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Manager - IRRI Education, the Marketing and Business Development Officer will work on business development and marketing for all five portfolio of IE (short courses, scholarships, advisory around capacity development, e-learning platform and knowledge platform). He/she will be expected to actively look for opportunities and provide support in business development and marketing, including development, packaging and submission of tenders or proposals as required by possible donors/funders, branding and communication activities such as advertisement, marketing collaterals, website, and online releases (internal and external), market research, budget, expense, sales and revenue analysis, and oversee the client database management in coordination with the Manager, IRRI Education. Support and help establish and sustain partnerships with stakeholders. Draft reports for submission to supervisor and stakeholders.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.
Current IRRI staff are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized.
Roles and Responsibilities
Marketing and Business development support for all five portfolio of IE (short courses, scholarships, advisory around capacity development, e-learning platform and knowledge platform)
Support in looking for opportunities, assist in the development of business and marketing plans including development, packaging and submission of tenders or proposals as required by possible donors/funders
Coordinate and develop branding and communication activities such as advertisement, marketing collaterals, website updates, and online releases (internal and external), market research, budget, expense, sales and revenue analysis, and oversee the client database management around the five portfolio of IE in coordination with the Manager, IE Scholarships and Enrollments
Take part in the review of existing processes, policies and guidelines and draft/recommend new ones to ensure efficient performances within the unit
Support processing of memorandum of agreements and ensure compliance to national and international standards and legal requirements in coordination with concerned units at IRRI and concerned stakeholder
Provide support to ensure proper turnover of successfully developed projects and programs to the IE operations team
Prepare and draft reports for submission to supervisor and/or stakeholders [e.g project reports/monthly reports]
Contribute ideas for the development of unit specific proposals
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Communication, Development Communication or related field
Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in a cross-cultural setting and learning environment
Skills Required
Mandatory
Has worked as a marketing and business development officer in a similar environment
Has relevant background in forging partnerships and is able to respond promptly to the needs of clients
Has knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.
Has strong technical writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Has experience of working in education sector
Preferred
Has experience working in a cross-cultural environment
Has a background in Agriculture or related fields
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
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