PERMANENT_PDO III_OSEC-DSWDB-PDO3-25-2025_DRMB_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

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER III

Item Number

:

OSEC-DSWDB-PDO3-25-2025

Compensation

:

SG 18 (Php 53,818.00)

Place of Assignment

:

Disaster Response Management Bureau

CSC-PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

Bachelor's degree relevant to the job

Training

:

Eight (8) hours of relevant training

Experience

:

Two (2) years of relevant experience

Eligibility

:

Career Service (Professional)/Second (2^nd) Level Eligibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

Bachelor's Degree relevant to the job (e.g., Management and Policy, Social and Community Sciences)

Training

:

Twenty-four (24) hours of relevant training in capacity building, training design and facilitation, curriculum development, and DRRM policies, guidelines, and program implementation

Experience

:

Three (3) years of relevant experience in the areas of capacity building, training design and facilitation, supervision, and community-based or institutional development work, with demonstrated experience in developing training modules/manuals, conducting learning and development (L&D) activities, policy development and planning, and other relevant training along disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) policies, guidelines, and program implementation

Eligibility

:

Career Service (Professional)/Second (2nd) Level Eligibility

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Development Officer (PDO) III serves as the Section Chief of the Capacity Building Section of the Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB). The position leads the overall planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of capacity-building programs aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and response operations.

The PDO III provides strategic direction in the design and enhancement of training frameworks, modules, and ladderized courses ensures alignment with national DRRM policies and bureau priorities and oversees the effective delivery of training, workshops, and learning interventions. The role supervises section personnel, manages partnerships and coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures quality assurance and continuous improvement of all capacity development initiatives.

Functions and Responsibilities:

1.Ensures efficient budget allocation and utilization of all capacity-building activities of the Bureau

2.Identifies Learning and Development (L&D) interventions based on the results of the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) and recommendations from divisions and field offices

3.Reviews and analyzes the Bureau's Work and Financial Plan (WFP) and endorses recommendations for the Bureau Director's approval

4.Ensures consultative planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Annual Capacity Building Plan (workshops, writeshops, trainings, and meetings)

5.Leads the design and development of training modules aligned with the DRR Ladderized Courses

6.Undertakes conceptualization of capacity building and institutional development programs, including competency assessment, course structuring, curriculum development, and identification of resource speakers, training providers, and venues

7.Prepares and approves the Institutional Development and Capacity Building (IDCB) Plan based on the approved WFP

8.Endorses the approved IDCB Plan to DSWD Academy for information and reference

9.Reviews and provides final technical inputs on project proposals aligned with the approved IDCB Plan and WFP

10.Manages and oversees the overall implementation of IDCB activities

11.Leads the Core Group responsible for activity implementation in coordination with capacity-building focal persons.

12.Reviews and approves Activity Designs, Programs of Activities, and Terms of Reference (TOR) for Resource Persons and Documenters

13.Approves selection of Resource Persons and Documenters and conducts high-level consultations as necessary

14.Ensures timely preparation and submission of all reportorial requirements to the Immediate Supervisor, Bureau Director, and the Department

15.Ensures effective coordination with all Bureau divisions and Field Offices

16.Leads the provision of technical assistance to DSWD Field Offices relative to IDCB

17.Ensures maintenance and integrity of the capacity-building database

18.Supervise and oversee the day-to-day activities of the section, ensuring the timely and efficient accomplishment of assigned tasks and responsibilities

19.Performs disaster response deployment and field missions when required and

20.Performs other related functions as assigned by the Bureau Director, Assistant Bureau Director, or Immediate Supervisor.

Job Outputs:

1.Institutional Development and Capacity Building Plan

2.Activity Proposal and Design

3.Disaster Risk Reduction Ladderized Training Modules

4.Documentation Report

5.Accomplishment Report

6.Harmonized Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation System

7.Quick Response Team Tracker

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 May 15, 2026 by 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 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.

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 only or 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 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.

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