REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP)
The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office No. 5, San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur thru its Bids and Awards Committee invites applicants to submit the herein listed requirements for the hiring of Individual consultants under the various components of the PHILIPPINE RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (PRDP), a six year program designed to establish the government platform for a modern, climate smart and market oriented agri-fishery sector.
I-REAP Component
- Business Development Officer -2 persons for 3 months @Php48,000.00/month
The Agency intends to apply the amount of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY –EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS (Php288,000.00) as Estimated Project Cost (EPC).
The hiring of individual consultants shall be guided by the World Bank procurement guidelines and the terms of reference of the above positions which shall be posted at DA Web & PhilGEPS. The engagement of the above individual consultants shall be for 5 months and extension contract will be subject to performance evaluation.
The prospective applicants should submit the following requirements/documents, to wit:
- Letter of Intent/Application letter with latest PERSONAL DATA SHEET (PDS
form 212)
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Certified True copy of related credentials
I-REAP Component: Business Development Officer
Qualifications:
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration/Management, Marketing, Accountancy, Finance, Agricultural Engineering and other related fields;
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience in the preparation and evaluation of project proposal/feasibility study/business plan, enterprise development, livelihood projects, marketing, financial management, accounting, bookkeeping, financial audit, organizational management, strategic planning and community organizing;
- Considerable knowledge in production, processing and marketing of agri-fishery based commodities;
- Operational knowledge on agri-fishery based enterprises;
- Understanding of business procedures including business financing, human resources, it, operations and sales and marketing financing options for business start-ups and business expansions;
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and in technical writing;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to multi-task and deliver results in an efficient and effective way;
- Can work independently and as part of the team, and work effectively with co-workers, partner agencies and the private sector; and
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Power Point
Deadline for the submission of requirements/documents to the PRDP Screening Committee thru the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), DA RFO 5, San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur will be before 5:00 in the afternoon of October 4, 2019. The applicants will be advised as to the schedule of interview and exam. The Department of Agriculture assumes no responsibility whatsoever to compensate or indemnify bidders for any expense incurred in the preparation of the proposal.
For more details/information, please refer to:
Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat
Department of Agriculture RFO 5
San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur
Tel No. 477-3356 or log on to our web site (https://bicol.da.gov.ph) or http//philgeps.net
September 23, 2019. San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur.
ADELINA A. LOSA Chairman, Bids & Awards Committee
Chief, Agribusiness and Marketing
Assistance Division (AMAD)