MASIPAG (Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura,
Farmer-Scientist Partnership), is a nationwide network of farmers’
organizations, scientists and non-government organizations working to empower resource-poor Filipino farmers through their control of seeds and biological resources, agricultural production and technologies, and associated knowledge.
We are looking for four (4) dynamic, self-driven individuals who will serve
as Area Coordinators for the clusters of Northern Luzon, Eastern Visayas, and Eastern Mindanao.
The chosen candidates will spearhead the development of the MASIPAG
network’s programs in their respective area of responsibility.
Responsibilities and obligations of the Area Coordinator are as follows:
· Coordinate with farmer leaders and trainers in the conduct of various MASIPAG Sustainable Agriculture activities
· Facilitate the conduct of training needs analysis, skills training among others to develop farmer trainers, leaders and farmer organizations
· Coordinate MASIPAG related activities in her/his area of responsibilities (AOR)
· Assist in the consolidation, organizational strengthening and expansion of People’s Organizations (PO) involved in the MASIPAG Network within the Area Cluster
· Assist in the development of social infrastructure for the efficient/effective implementation of the Sustainable Agriculture (SA) program of MASIPAG members in her/his AOR
· Facilitate marketing needs of PO’s thru the MASIPAG Farmers Guarantee System (MFGS)
· Coordinate lobbying work with Local Government Units, development organizations, academe and farmers groups to further MASIPAG’s programs and advocacies
· Provide technical assistance to other clusters when needed
· Perform task/s that may be assigned by the Regional Coordinator.
Interested individuals may send their applications on or before January
10, 2021 to the following:
|
Cluster |
Areas assigned |
Person-in-charge |
|
Northern Luzon |
Region I (excluding Pangasinan), Region II, and CAR |
addressed to Ms. Weng Buena, MASIPAG Luzon Regional Coordinator |
|
Eastern Visayas |
Samar, and Leyte (including Southern Leyte) |
addressed to Ms. Georie Pitong, MASIPAG Visayas Regional Coordinator |
|
Central Visaya |
Cebu, Bohol, and Siquijor |
|
|
Eastern Mindanao |
CARAGA, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, and Davao del Norte |
addressed to Mr. Leo XL Fuentes, MASIPAG Mindanao Regional Coordinator |