RATIONALE
Islamic Relief Worldwide is a leading international NGO with the goal of creating a caring world for the world’s poor and vulnerable people. Established in 1984, Islamic Relief Worldwide is headquartered in the United Kingdom (UK) and is working in over 30 countries around the world, providing humanitarian aid during emergencies and working for the longer-term development of world’s poorest people.
Islamic Relief Philippines (IRPH) started its operations in the Philippines immediately after Typhoon Yolanda struck in November 2013 and has since provided relief and recovery assistance to thousands of disaster-affected individiuals in Northern Cebu, Leyte and the Camotes Islands.
Currently, Islamic Relief Philippines is implementing a three-year project called, Sustaining Community-led Enterprises (SCaLE), in the Municipalities of Datu Odin Sinsuat and Datu Saudi Ampatuan in Maguindanao
The overall aim of this Project is to contribute to transforming a peaceful, resilient, and financially secure communities. With this, under Outcome 1 of the Project which is aims to improve the financial security of two vulnerable communities through improved and resilient agricultural practices and diversified livelihoods.
The project will provide intervention on the components of Livelihood and DRR. On Livelihood the project commits to support the capacity building of four (4) Cooperatives, community economic activities, and in establishing communities’ link to market.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Business and Marketing Specialist is responsible for providing technical support for developing strategies for private sector investment and facilitate market linkaging for the Cooperative’s priority products in project areas in Maguindanao. He/She will also support the cooperatives groups in preparing project profiles, industry situationer, organize promotional activities, market linkaging session/forums. The technical assistance shall include providing training, information sessions, market matching, coaching and mentoring.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The job holder will work with the Programme Team and specifically for the SCALE Project Team. Directly supervised by the Project Manager and work closely with the Community Development Officers. And he/she will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
·Conduct market assessment and review existing market trends of Cooperatives, products, and services.
·Provide technical support and leadership to groups of Cooperatives on the development of comprehensive business plan in consultation with Cooperatives, government line-agencies and the private sector.
·Provide training and mentoring to Cooperative key members and leaders/Board of Members for the development of a business plan.
·Lead and facilitate technical support to Cooperatives in order to secure official certification and accreditation of business and products.
·Facilitate and establish market linkage to potential market partners and established local, national, and international agreements.
·Lead and facilitate technical support on product market matching sessions, promotional event and market learning forums.
·Provide and advise to Cooperatives on the most suitable digital marketing platform and online marketing site appropriate for their products and services.
·Coach and mentor Cooperatives members on workable approaches and action plans on digital marketing platforms to institute product awareness and attract potential buyers and business partners.
· Collaborate and work closely with IRPH colleagues to develop a thorough contextual understanding to avoid knowledge and performance gaps.
· Be familiar with the activities of other actors of other IRPH projects.
· Abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, CHS, the People in Aid Code, HAP, and Islamic Relief’s policies and procedures.
·Prepare and submit monthly progress reports and other documentation required by SCALE Project.
·Perform other duties given by the supervisor/manager.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: Economics, Cooperative Management, Business Management, Marketing, Agribusiness. Graduate degree is an advantage.
· At least 5 years’ work experience in implementing business promotion and market linkages in BARMM or in conflict affected areas.
· Knowledge of community-based cooperatives and approaches in development settings.
· Demonstrated experience in forging partnerships with government, private sector, and donors, NGOS, etc.
· Knowledge of humanitarian standards (i.e. CHS, SPHERE, HAP, Do No Harm)
· Willing to travel in project areas in Maguindanao Province.
LANGUAGE
- Fluency in English, Tagalog and knowledge of local dialect is an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application letter and comprehensive resume (in PDF format) indicating on the subject line: Business and MARKETING SPECIALIST to HR.Philippines@islamic-relief.org.ph
Selection will be based on application letter, CV, interview and other relevant documents (as requested). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Closing date: Monday, July 20, 2020.
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