Project Officer for Forest Flavors Project

About the role

As a member of the Forest Flavors project team at Catholic Relief Services, you will monitor and report on project activities that support poor and vulnerable coffee‑farming communities in the Philippines. The role provides technical support for coffee value‑chain interventions that improve farmer incomes and climate resilience through agroforestry, market linkages and enterprise strengthening.

Key responsibilities

• Support coordination and implementation of project activities according to the implementation plan, donor requirements and CRS quality standards.
• Work with finance and insurance institutions to co‑develop finance products tailored to Indigenous coffee farmers.
• Monitor and report challenges, assist partners in reflecting on project experiences and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate project evaluation, collect and analyse data, and prepare regular reports.
• Identify staff capacity and technical assistance needs, monitor capacity‑building activities and ensure gender equity and social inclusion.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, forestry, community development, rural development or agribusiness.
• 2–3 years experience in value‑chain projects, participatory planning and community engagement.
• Experience working with farmer organisations, extension systems and public‑private partnerships.
• Willingness to be based in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon and Talaingod, Davao del Norte.
• Strong background in developing finance and insurance products for Indigenous coffee farmers.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Windows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).