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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>In the Philippines, MEDA is on its six-year Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable Agriculture (RIISA) initiative. It strives for more resilience and inclusive economic growth for women and men cacao smallholder farmers (SHFs) in Mindanao, Philippines, through strengthened cacao market systems supported by investment. With a focus on Davao region, RIISA responds to multiple challenges in the Philippines cacao sector and draws on MEDA’s experience in market systems development, gender lens investing (GLI), gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), and environment and climate change (ECC). </span><span> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"> </span><br><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Objectives</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Enable wider promotion and access to CRFS knowledge product by supporting publication of the CRFS handbook on the DA-ATI website.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Integrate CRFS principles and practices into the Cacao Training Program for Enterprise-based Education and Training (EBET) of MAGSIGE Multipurpose Cooperative in coordination with TESDA.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Facilitate market access to at least five (5) cacao enterprises and generate at least one (1) Canadian buyer lead for trade opportunities via Hootzpa’s e-commerce platform.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Document accomplishments and outcomes, and lessons learned to inform decision making and project adaptation.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">Scope of Work</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span> Deliverable 1: Work with DA-ATI to publish the CRFS handbook on its website (Deadline: 19 August 2026)</span></span></span><span> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Conduct a coordination meeting with DA-ATI and the commissioning team to confirm the publication workflow, approvals, file format requirements, and posting schedule.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Review the final CRFS handbook and prepare a web-publication package, which may include the final PDF, a short summary/abstract, keywords, suggested citation/credits, and other posting metadata required by DA-ATI.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Coordinate with the DA-ATI web administrator/team to upload and publish the CRFS handbook; verify accessibility and functionality (e.g., correct version, working download/view).</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Prepare an evidence pack of publication (e.g., webpage URL provided by DA-ATI, screenshots showing the live posting, and the posting date).</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Deliverable 2: Work with MAGSIGE MPC and TESDA to integrate CRFS into the Cacao Training Program (EBET) (Deadline: 18 September 2026)</span></span></span><span> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Hold coordination meetings with MAGSIGE MPC and TESDA to agree on scope of CRFS integration, required approvals, deliverable format, and implementation pathway within EBET.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Review existing EBET training structure/materials and map CRFS concepts and practices suitable for integration (e.g., learning outcomes, session plans, practical exercises, farm demonstration activities, assessment methods).</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Develop a CRFS integration package for the EBET program, which should include, at minimum: (i) module/session outline and learning objectives; (ii) proposed trainer/facilitator notes; and (iii) recommended practical activities aligned to EBET delivery.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Facilitate a validation session/workshop with MAGSIGE MPC, TESDA, and the commissioning team to review, refine, and finalize the integration package.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Document institutional agreement on the finalized CRFS integration (e.g., signed concurrence/endorsement, or meeting minutes with clear decisions and sign-off, as applicable to partner processes).</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span> Deliverable 3: Work with </span><span>Hootzpa</span><span> to engage </span><span>cacao enterprises and </span><span>Canadian companies for trade (Deadline: 29 November 2026)</span></span></span><span> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Conduct a planning meeting with Hootzpa and the commissioning team to confirm target products/product categories, target buyer profile(s) in Canada, roles in buyer outreach, and information requirements for listings/offers.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Prepare a brief trade engagement plan covering outreach channels, target company segments, value proposition, due diligence, timeline, and documentation approach for leads and meetings.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Facilitate registration/onboarding of at least five (5) cacao enterprises on the Hootzpa e-commerce platform, including completion of required profiles and product offer information (for traceability and transparency) necessary for buyer engagement.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Facilitate introductions and B2B engagements (virtual or in-person as feasible) to generate at least one (1) Canadian buyer lead; document meeting notes, expressions of interest, and next steps.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Support progression toward trade outcomes, evidenced by at least one of the following (as applicable): request for quotation (RFQ), sample request, draft purchase order, memorandum of understanding, or other verifiable transaction-related documentation.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul></ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Deliverables and Timeline</span></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span>Progress report with focus on the evidence of publication of the CRFS handbook on DA-ATI’s website (including URL/link and documentation of posting).</span><span>  - <span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>19 August 2026</span><span> </span></span></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span><span>Progress report with focus on the validated CRFS integration package for the Cacao EBET program, with documentation of agreement/approval by MAGSIGE MPC and TESDA (as applicable).</span><span>  - <span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>18 September 2026</span> </span></span></span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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