National Consultant - Innovation Systems Associate

Job ID:

HQ01909

Location

Philippines

Closing Date

02-Jul-2026

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 National Consultant – Innovation Systems Associate will provide technical and operational support in advancing initiatives related to digital transformation, innovation scaling, human-centered design, and agricultural innovation systems. The role will contribute to the development, implementation, and dissemination of innovative approaches that strengthen institutional capacity and support evidence-based decision-making across various projects and programs.

Key responsibilities include conducting knowledge synthesis and analysis, curating and managing knowledge resources, profiling innovations, mapping stakeholders and innovation ecosystems, preparing technical reports, and developing knowledge products that support program implementation, scaling strategies, and organizational learning.

The consultant will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to support initiatives in digital agriculture, AI-enabled advisory systems, scaling readiness, and human-centered design. Through these efforts, the consultant will help enhance the effectiveness, adoption, and impact of innovations that contribute to sustainable agricultural development and transformation.

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
  • Innovation Systems and Scaling Support
    • Conduct desk research and literature reviews
    • Support innovation profiling activities and documentation
    • Assist in stakeholder mapping and ecosystem analysis
    • Support implementation of scaling readiness assessments and related activities
  • Digital Transformation and Human-Centered Design Support
    • Support documentation and synthesis of activities related to digital agriculture, AI-enabled advisory systems, and HCD initiatives
    • Utilize AI-assisted workflows for knowledge management, qualitative analysis, and information synthesis.
    • Assist in developing learning materials, summaries, and internal knowledge resources
  • Knowledge Synthesis and Reporting
    • Prepare meeting summaries, workshop reports, briefing notes, and knowledge products
    • Consolidate information from interviews, workshops, consultations, and project documents.
    • Draft reports related to Innovation Packages and Scaling Readiness (IPSR), innovation profiles, strategy briefs, and technical documentation
    • Support preparation of presentations and communication materials
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Development Communication, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Social Sciences, or related fields.
  • Fresh graduates and early-career professionals (0–3 years of experience) are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience in research, communications, knowledge management, development projects, or innovation-related activities is an advantage.
Skills Required

Mandatory

  • Excellent writing, editing, and synthesis skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to transform complex information into concise and actionable outputs
  • Familiarity with AI tools and digital productivity platforms

Preferred

  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Interest in agricultural innovation, digital transformation, human-centered design, and scaling for impact
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