COS_DLLO_DEPARTMENT LEGISLATIVE LIAISON SPECIALIST_003301

Place of Examination
and Interview:

DSWD Central Office, IBP Road, Brgy. Batasan Hills, Quezon City

DEPARTMENT LEGISLATIVE LIAISON SPECIALIST

Item Code

:

003301

Compensation

:

Php 71,511.00

Place of Assignment

:

Department Legislative Liaison Office

CSC-PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

Bachelor's Degree relevant to the job

Training

:

Sixteen (16) hours of training relative to the job

Experience

:

Three (3) years of relevant work experience

Eligibility

:

None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

Bachelor's Degree relevant to the job

Training

:

Sixteen (16) hours of training relative to the job

Experience

:

Three (3) years of relevant work experience

Eligibility

:

Career Service (Professional)/Second Level Eligibility

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs legislative advocacy work with the legislative branch of the government reviews draft bills and resolutions and ensure the timely preparation and submission of position papers responds to requests and queries of legislators with regard to social welfare and development (SWD) provides technical support to the Department Legislative Liaison Officer in the performance of his/her functions and does other related work as may be assigned by the DLLO head or Department Legislative Liaison Officer.

Functions and Responsibilities:

1.Ensure the timely preparation and submission of official position papers on DSWD priority and supported legislation and pending Social Welfare and Development (SWD) bills

2.Develops and monitors the implementation of Advocacy Action Plans in coordination with the proponent OBS and attached agencies, to support and promote the priority legislation of the Department

3.Develops advocacy materials in coordination with the proponent OBS and other OBSUs, as required to inform the public about the DSWD's Priority Legislation

4.Advocates with concerned legislators to author, co-author, sponsor, and push for the immediate passage of the DSWD's Priority Legislation

5.Advocates with various stakeholders or interest groups in coordination with the proponent OBS, to promote and support the passage of the DSWD's Priority Legislation

6.Provides technical and administrative support to key officials on priority and supported legislation and pending Social Welfare and Development (SWD) bills and resolutions in connection with attendance to hearings, fora, and other avenues for public discussion

7.Ensures attendance of concerned officials in Committee/Public Hearings, Technical Working Group (TWG) Meetings, and Legislative Briefings particularly on priority and supported legislation and pending SWD bills and resolutions

8.Coordinates and refers with concerned OBS, records, responds, and monitors requests and queries of legislators and concerned Committees concerning SWD bills and resolutions

9.Provides the needed technical support to the proponent OBS in the IRR drafting stage of SWD laws. Also, ensures the involvement of the identified Government Agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), in the drafting of the IRR

10.Analyzes current and proposed SWD bills and to identify their potential impact on DSWD and its stakeholders

11.Researches and evaluate the legal implications of proposed SWD bills, including their constitutionality and enforceability

12.Drafts legal briefs and other memoranda to advise the Department and the public on the potential impact of proposed SWD bills

13.Collaborating with the proponents OBS and other key government officials to develop and implement legal strategies to promote the DSWD's mission and goals

14.Performs such other functions as may be assigned by the OIC or Department Legislative Liaison Office.

Job Outputs:

1.Supervise technical and admin staff (Planning Officer III, Social Welfare Officer II, Administrative Assistant III, and Administrative Aide IV)

2.Position papers on pending legislative measures

3.Technical and administrative support to key officials on legislative measures

4.Attendance to hearings and Technical Working Groups in both Houses of Congress

5.Participation in the crafting of the IRR of SWD Laws.

APPLY NOW

Fill out the Job Application Form (JAF) and upload your complete requirements in a combined Portable Document Format (PDF) not exceeding 100 MB on or before 01 MARCH 2026by accessing this link:

Application Requirements:

1. Application Letter stating the desired position, item number/code, and office/bureau/service/unit addressed to Director Jennifer M. Rizo, Director IV of Human Resource Management and Development Service Please note that wrong or lacking information thereof shall render the application void.

2. Duly accomplished, subscribed and sworn/notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-size picture and thumb mark and Work Experience Sheet. Do not fill them out using Google Sheets or any tool that alters the original format - this can change formatting in the original document. Instead, you may download these forms at . PDS with incomplete information, shall be considered invalid.

3. Authenticated or photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) for Bachelor's Degree requirement. Authenticated or photocopy of TOR for Master's Degree and/or Doctorate Degree may also be submitted.

4. Photocopy of relevant Training/Seminar Certificates

5. Certificate/s of Employment (COE) - required for work experiences acquired outside DSWD Central Office.

6. Copy of Special Order or Certification indicating the supervisory/management experience/functions signed by the HRMO or any authorized representative (for Division Chief positions onlyor as may applicable)

7. Copies of Appropriate Eligibility:

For RA 1080 Eligible (RSWs and/or other board passers only):

- photocopy of RA1080 rating /Verified Eligibility:

- photocopy of valid PRC ID

For BAR Passers only:

- photocopy of BAR rating / Verified Eligibility -

- photocopy of valid IBP / BAR ID

For CSC Passers only:

- photocopy of CSC rating / Verified Eligibility -

8. Performance Rating in the last rating period or its equivalent, as may be applicable.

Note:

(i) For those applicants from the public sector vying for promotion, a performance rating is required.

(ii) For internal (including COS workers) and external applicants from the public sector: Latest and duly approved Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF).

(iii) External applicants from private sectors: In the absence of performance rating, you may use the Certificate of Performance Rating from your most recent employer. You may access the form through this link: .

Reminders:

. In the event that you are recommended for the vacant position, you will be required to submit your Valid NBI Clearance.

. Files should be in a PDF and must not be compressed into archive file formats such as RAR or ZIP.

. If applying for multiple positions, find the appropriate JAF for the position/s and submit separate applications/documents for each.

. Requests for extension of submission and application with incomplete documents will not be entertained.

. All communications pertaining to your application will be sent via email.

Step-by-Step Guide in Applying for DSWD Job Vacancies:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRINCIPLE

All vacant positions shall be open to all qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, social status, class, political affiliation, or other similar factors/personal circumstances which run counter to the principles of merit and fitness for the job and equal employment opportunity.

DATA PRIVACY POLICY

All the personal information contained in documents submitted shall be used only for documentation and processing purposes within the DSWD and shall not be shared with any outside parties without your written consent. Personal information shall be retained and stored by the DSWD within the prescribed timeline in accordance with the National Archives of the Philippines General Disposition Schedule.