PERMANENT_PLANNING OFFICER III_OSEC-DSWDB-PLO3-42-2015_PDPB

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

PLANNING OFFICER III

Item Number

:

OSEC-DSWDB-PLO3-42-2015

Compensation

:

SG 18 (Php 51,304.00)

Place of Assignment

:

Policy Development and Planning 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 in International Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Statistics, Community Development, Development Studies, Political Science, Sociology or Social Work, or other related and allied courses emphasizing social development issues, international affairs, program management, project development, or research

Training

:

Minimum of forty (40) hours of training in areas such as social protection, social development, international cooperation, policy, planning, project management, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, research, or technical writing

Experience

:

At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following: social development, policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation, research, international cooperation, or project management. Experience working on sectoral concerns (e.g., children, youth, women, older persons, PWDs, IPs, etc.) is considered an advantage

Eligibility

:

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Division Chief and Section Chief, the Planning Officer III is responsible for providing technical assistance and support in policy analysis, formulation, and enhancement related social welfare and development (SWD) and social protection. The role includes contributing to the Department's policy and research agenda, drafting position papers on House Bills, Senate Bills, international agreements and other policy-related documents, preparing technical inputs and talking points for regional and international engagements and supporting inter-office and inter-agency committee work. The Planning Officer III also participates in in-house/DSWD research activities, ensure timely submission of quality outputs following the prescribed formats and requirements of all necessary reports and perform other related tasks assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support in developing policies on social welfare and development (SWD) and social protection

2. Review and provide inputs on executive and legislative bills pertaining to SWD and social protection

3. Draft policy analysis paper, policy notes, background papers, discussion papers as reference of management decision and policy making

4. Lead the drafting of country/department positions on regional and international issues relevant to social welfare and development sectors

5. Develop, implement and monitor the Department's Policy and Research and Evaluation Agendas

6. Implement the DSWD Research Protocol

7. Provide inputs and talking points on international cooperation, agreements, and multilateral engagements

8. Monitors implementation of SWD policies and compliance with international declarations and commitments to the Region (e.g., ASEAN, APEC, UN)

9. Provide technical assistance and secretariat support functions to inter-office and inter-agency committees

10. Prepare project and research proposals and briefing materials for regional/international bodies

11. Prepares reports with corresponding recommendations as basis for policy decisions

12. Draft Terms of Reference for policy and research consultants

13. Manage consultancy services as assigned

14. Act as resource person in seminars and trainings

15. Represent the Bureau to internal and external meetings, trainings, and conferences, as assigned by the Bureau Director or Division Chief

16. Undertake official travel as authorized

17. Performs other related tasks as needed.

Job Outputs:

1. SWD Policies and Plans

2. Discussion Papers, Policy Notes/Briefs, Concept and Background Papers

3. Policy Analysis Papers and the Department's Policy Agenda

4. Comments on draft bills, resolutions, internal guidelines, and other policy-related document

5. Position papers

6. Research Reports, Proposals and Concepts Notes

7. Terms of Reference for studies or consultancy work

8. Briefing Notes and Reference Compilations

9. Documentation and Reports (e.g., activity proceedings, accomplishment reports)

10. Official Communications (e.g., memoranda, transmittals, endorsements)

11. Minutes or Highlights of Meeting.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

Education

:

25%

Training

:

10%

Experience

:

25%

Written Examination

:

25%

IQT

:

5%

Technical Exam

:

20%

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 July 25, 2025 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

2. Duly accomplished, subscribed and sworn/notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-size picture and thumb mark and Work Experience Sheet. You may download these forms through this link: .

3. Authenticated or Photocopy of Transcript of Record or Diploma

4. Authenticated or photocopy of Transcript of Record or Certificate of Grades for Master's Degree/Units earned, if applicable

5. Photocopy of relevant Training/Seminar Certificates

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

7. 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)

8. 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 -

9. 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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