PERMANENT_SWO III_OSEC-DSWDB-SOCWO3-219-2004_PDPB_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

SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER III

Item Number

:

OSEC-DSWDB-SOCWO3-219-2004

Compensation

:

SG 18 (Php 53,818.00)

Place of Assignment

:

Policy Development and Planning Bureau

CSC-PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Training

:

Eight (8) hours of relevant training

Experience

:

Two (2) years of relevant experience

Eligibility

:

RA 1080 (Social Worker)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Training

:

At least 40 hours of training related to social protection, social development, social welfare, sectoral concerns, planning, policy development, project management. monitoring and evaluation and technical writing

Experience

:

At least 3 years of experience in any or in combination along the following areas: social development, planning, policy development, project management and sectoral concerns

Eligibility

:

RA 1080 (Social Worker)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of Planning Officer IV and the Division Chief, the Social Welfare Officer III, shall draft policy-related documents, identifying gaps and recommended actions relative to sectoral or other social welfare and development concerns provide comments and inputs to various draft bills, guidelines, and international resolutions and documents prepare formal communications in response to various queries, complaints, and/or other letters received from various stakeholders provide necessary technical assistance to other OBSUs, Field Offices, and other stakeholders and duty-bearers in line with policy formulation and development, including policy review and legislative advocacy.

Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Review and provide technical inputs on policies, guidelines, plans, programs, proposals, reports, and other bureau documents

2. Monitor and facilitate compliance with the Bureau's Office Performance Contract, management directives, and other institutional requirements

3. Develop, update, and recommend guidelines, standard operating procedures, and process improvement measures

4. Provide technical, coordination and administrative support to the Office of the Director, including the preparation of reports, presentations, correspondence, and other official documents

5. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support the implementation of bureau programs, projects, and initiatives

6. Conduct research, analysis, and monitoring activities to support policy development, planning and performance management

7. Participate in meetings, committees, technical working groups, and consultations, and prepare the necessary documentation and follow-up actions

8.Perform other relevant functions that may be assigned.

Job Outputs:

1. Inputs to technical/policy papers

2. Reports: feedback reports, status updates, monitoring reports

3. Summary of Agreements / Highlights of the Meeting / Documentation proceedings

4. Monitoring tools

5. Guidelines and SOPs

6. Policy Development

7. Correspondence: Memorandum, Letter, email

8. Other periodic and special reports as may be required.

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 26, 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.

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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.

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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.