PERMANENT_PDO III_OSEC-DSWDB-PDO3-30-2025_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-PDO3-30-2025

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, preferably BS Computer Science, BS IT (with GIS certification), or BS Geodetic Engineering

Training

:

Twenty-four (24) hours of relevant Training preferably on GIS Mapping, Remote Sensing, Geodatabase/Database Management, Data Analysis, and Project Development

Experience

:

Three (3) years of relevant experience on geodatabase/database management application and administration, utilization of various computer-aided GIS mapping applications/systems, and other relevant experiences in the development and implementation of DRRM programs, projects, and activities (PPAs), and DRRM policies/guidelines

Eligibility

:

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Development Officer (PDO) III shall lead the Disaster Geographic Information System Section (DGISS) responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining Predictive Analytic tools and geospatial information databases using GIS applications and Remote Sensing technologies, and other related software and systems. As the assistant technical supervisor for the Section, PDO III is also responsible for ensuring that the Division fully complies with its mandated functions and responsibilities in disaster response - particularly in disaster information management - per AO 02, s. 2015. The PDO III shall lead in planning and monitoring activities of DROMIC's compliance to its mandate and strategic direction of the Department.

Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the PDO IV in the supervision of the DROMIC Technical Staffs

2. Lead in the development and enhancement of Predictive Analytic tools using GIS applications and Remote Sensing technologies

3. Oversee the development and enhancement of an online GIS platform for visualization of DRRM-related data and information

4. Supervise the consolidating, validating, updating, and archiving of DRRM-related geospatial information database

5. Monitor, review, and generate thematic maps for data analysis and visualization based on various data sets

6. Review and evaluate GIS-related technical reports and outputs to ensure accuracy and quality of generated data/information

7. Supervise the processing, mapping, and analysis of hazards, exposure data, critical/lifeline facilities, resource capacities, displacements/evacuation sites, disaster-vulnerable areas, and other disaster-related information/data using GIS tools and Remote Sensing technologies

8. Prepare project proposal to keep abreast with technology trends, improve existing systems, and enhance technical capabilities

9. Provide technical input in planning, evaluating, and piloting technologies prior to major investment or deployment

10. Serve as resource person for GIS and Remote Sensing-related meetings/workshops/trainings to share updated information and establish linkages with other agencies/institutions/organizations engaged in DRRM technologies

11. Lead in the preparation and review of DRRM-related DROMIC reports and training manuals relative to DROMIC geospatial information database

12. Provide inputs in the review and formulation of policies and guidelines for enhancement

13. Conduct learning sessions or technical assistance with the Team on basic GIS workflows, spatial analysis, and sharing data/outputs through online GIS platform to support DRRM response operations and ASRSP implementation

14. Provide technical assistance to Field Offices

15. Conduct spot check monitoring of DROMIC Technical Staff work assignment

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

17. Closely collaborate with DROMIC Section Heads and Division Heads to ensure coordinated efforts and complete staff work and

18. Undertake additional duties or other DROMIC-related works as required and may be assigned from time to time by higher authorities.

Job Outputs:

1. Predictive Analytic tools using GIS applications and Remote Sensing technologies

2. DRRM geospatial information database

3. Web GIS Portal

4. Thematic maps and spatial/data analyses

5. Evaluation results on GIS-related technologies for major investment or deployment

6. Feedback reports on field missions, field monitoring visits, technical assistance, meetings, workshops, training, etc.

7. DRRM-related DROMIC Reports and presentation

8. Project Proposals for divisions DRRM-Related Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs)

9. Comments and input to correspondences, policies, and guidelines as required by the Bureau Director and

10. Other reports that may be required.

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:
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