PERMANENT_AO IV_OSEC-DSWDB-ADOF4-53-2015_LS_DSWD CO

Place of Assignment:

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

Place of Examination
and Interview:

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

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IV

Item Number

:

OSEC-DSWDB-ADOF4-53-2015

Compensation

:

SG 15 (Php 42,178.00)

Place of Assignment

:

Legal Service

CSC-PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

Bachelor's degree relevant to the job

Training

:

Four (4) hours of relevant training

Experience

:

One (1) year of relevant experience

Eligibility

:

Career Service (Professional)/Second Level Eligibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

Bachelor's degree relevant to the job

Training

:

Four (4) hours of relevant training

Experience

:

One (1) year of relevant experience

Eligibility

:

Career Service (Professional)/Second Level Eligibility

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Legal Service (LS), performs assigned administrative, technical, and legal tasks, as well as other related duties and responsibilities.

Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Provides administrative, technical and operational support to the Office of the Director (OD) in the discharge of its functions and responsibilities

2. Reviews all legal and administrative documents endorsed to the OD for approval by the Director

3. Comments on the legality and appropriateness of contracts, deeds, memoranda, correspondences, and other legal and administrative documents assigned by the Director.

4. Tracks and monitors all incoming documents for assignment to LS action officers, as well as all outgoing documents signed by the Director

5. Take appropriate action and/or prepare responses to queries, reports, and other matters as may be assigned by the Director

6. Research on laws, rules, issuances and jurisprudence and other related subject matter, and provide technical assistance to lawyers during legal conferences and litigation

7. Provides technical assistance in providing sector-specific inputs and recommendations to manuals, guidelines, proposed legislation, and other relevant issuances relative to the management of residential care and non-residential facilities

8. Maintains close coordination with OBSU officials, employees, and/or beneficiaries concerning matters involving the operations of the LS to ensure the efficient performance of functions and the timely resolution of issues

9. Perform other support services necessary to ensure the day-to-day operations of the OD.

Job Outputs:

1. Administrative and Technical Reports - Legal Management and Assistance - Accomplishments, and other related duties and responsibilities

2. Review of Contracts/Agreements and Other Legal Documents and

3. Draft legal and administrative documents such as memoranda, contracts, deeds, correspondence, reply slips, affidavits, legal opinions and advice, reports and other similar instruments, etc.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

Education

:

25%

Training

:

10%

Experience

:

25%

Written Examination

:

25%

IQT

:

10%

Technical Exam

:

15%

Interview

:

10%

Performance Review

:

5%

Total

:

100%

Initial Shortlisting

:

Obtain 75% of the maximum total score or 45 points in Education, Training, and Experience (ETE)

Final Shortlisting

:

Top five (5) highest rating but overall rating should not be less than 80%

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 August 21, 2026 by accessing this link:

Application Requirements:

1. Duly accomplished, subscribed and sworn/notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-size picture and thumb mark and Work Experience Sheet using the 2025 version. 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

2. 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. For degrees obtained in foreign countries, the TOR should be supported by a certification of equivalency from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

3. Copy of relevant Training/Seminar Certificates

4. Certificate/s of Employment (COE) with duties and responsibilities - required for work experiences acquired outside DSWD Central Office or Service Record for work experiences in the public sectors (if applicable)

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

6. Copy of appropriate Eligibility:

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

- photocopy of RA 1080 rating / verified eligibility:

- photocopy of valid PRC ID

(ii) For BAR Passers only:

- photocopy of BAR rating / verified eligibility -

- photocopy of valid IBP / BAR ID

(iii) For CSE Passers and other special eligibilities only:

- photocopy of CSC rating / verified eligibility -

7. Performance Rating in the last semestral/probationary rating period or its equivalent, as may be applicable.

(i) Applicants from public sectors outside DSWD Central Office: If vying for promotion or transfer, a performance rating of at least Very Satisfactory in the last semestral/probationary rating period prior the date of assessment or screening is required.

(ii) 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 able to proceed in the examination and panel interview, you will be required to submit the Valid NBI Clearance before the CO-HRMPSB deliberation for validation.

. 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.