Agricultural or Social Sciences Consultant (C-26-09)

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a National Consultant to conduct an assessment of the potential to scale the Vendor Business School (VBS) to additional cities and municipalities in the Philippines under the CGIAR Food Frontiers and Security Science Program. The consultant will lead the design and implementation of an assessment study to evaluate the feasibility of expanding the Vendor Business School to five new locations. Working closely with the Frontiers Program team, the consultant will engage with vendors, local governments, and other key stakeholders to generate evidence-based recommendations that will inform future implementation and scaling of the VBS. Key Responsibilities Design and implement the assessment methodology and data collection tools. Conduct consultations with vendors, local government units, and other relevant stakeholders. Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from primary and secondary sources. Assess the feasibility and opportunities for scaling the Vendor Business School to additional cities. Develop recommendations and present findings to support future implementation and policy engagement. Deliverables: Study design, methodology, data collection tools, and implementation plan for approval by the CIP Project Coordinator. Data collection and analysis using primary sources (key informant interviews, focus group discussions) and secondary data. Draft assessment report presenting findings, analysis, and recommendations. Presentation of findings at a Policy Forum Workshop. Final assessment report incorporating feedback and recommendations. Requirements Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field (PhD is an advantage). More than 10 years of relevant professional experience. Demonstrated expertise in market systems and value chain analysis, particularly within the informal food sector. Experience designing extension and capacity-building approaches and training materials. Strong participatory research, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Experience working with CGIAR or other international research organizations is an advantage.