About IRRI
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is 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
The consultant will support the Low-GI Rice Project by developing a practical, user-friendly training guide, with accompanying materials, that may serve as guide in setting up a market experiment and consumer survey. The consultant will review, synthesize, and organize existing project materials, including research instruments, manuals, survey tools, and protocols, and translate them into clear, coherent, and user-friendly guidance for CGIAR and NARS partners.
To better understand the process and ensure that the guide reflects actual implementation, the consultant will be exposed to the planning and fieldwork preparation activities for the Low-GI Rice Market Study in Cebu City. While travel with the field team is not required, the consultant will participate in planning discussions, briefings, and documentation reviews to understand how the market study is organized and implemented. Insights gained from this exposure will be incorporated to enhance the accuracy, usability, and operational relevance of the final training materials.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Review existing Low-GI Rice project materials, including research instruments, manuals, survey tools, and implementation protocols.
- Participate in relevant planning discussions, briefings, and documentation reviews related to the Cebu market study to gain a thorough understanding of the research and implementation process.
- Observe and document key steps in the preparation and conduct of the market experiment and survey, as feasible, even if not physically joining the field activities.
- Organize and consolidate the materials into a practical guide for setting up and implementing the market experiment and survey.
- Develop clear, user-friendly, and context-appropriate training materials for CGIAR, DA PhilRice, and other NARES partners.
- Work closely with the project team to clarify technical content and ensure that the materials accurately reflect actual field procedures.
- Revise and finalize the training package based on feedback from the project team and partners.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years relevant work experience or Master's degree with less than 1 year relevant work experience in Development Communication (Science Communications) or any related field of study.
- Experience in the development of training materials, promotional materials, and other knowledge products.
- Experience working in partnership with Government institutions and with international organizations for research and development is preferred
Skills Required
Mandatory
- Writing, editing, proofreading, and layout of various knowledge products, including training materials, reports, and other publications.
- Proficient in using design platforms such as Adobe InDesign or Canva to design and produce clear, visually engaging operations manuals and guides
Preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
