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Onsite Research Consultant – Analysis of Philippine Processed Foods for Export
Posted 12 hours ago
About the role
- Research Consultant analyzing Philippine processed foods for export potential. Conducting market assessments and data analyses to enhance SME participation in international trade.
Responsibilities
- Conduct primary data collection, stakeholder coordination and data processing and analysis
- Conduct in-depth interviews (about 10-15 KIIs) with stakeholders across the processed-food value chain
- Use structured 2 online or SMS survey instrument to assess export readiness, capabilities, and constraints among minimum 10, maximum 20 SMEs
- Organize and facilitate 4-5 focus group discussions [composed of 8-10 participants] with cooperatives and producers
- Evaluate SME capabilities across production capacity, operational systems, digital readiness, and climate resilience
- Segment SMEs using TFO Canada's three export-readiness categories and identify differentiated support needs
- Analyze gaps preventing or limiting access to Canadian markets
Requirements
- Advanced degree in international development, economics, agricultural economics, business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience conducting market assessments, value chain analyses, or trade-related research in developing countries
- Proven expertise in mixed-methods research (qualitative and quantitative)
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills in English
- Ability to work within the required timeline
- Experience working with SMEs and/or Trade Support Institutions in Asia-Pacific (Philippines experience strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with export-readiness frameworks and trade facilitation programming
- Knowledge of processed-food value chains (e.g. coconut, fruits, sauces, ready-to-eat foods, snacks)
- Understanding of Canadian import market dynamics and buyer requirements
- Experience integrating GESI, climate resilience, digitalization, and/or access to finance into research and programming
- Familiarity with market systems development approaches
- Demonstrated cultural competency and stakeholder engagement skills in the Philippines context.
Benefits
- Accommodation is available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process.
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