PERMANENT_SWO III_OSEC-DSWDB-SOCWO3-33-2025_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

SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER III

Item Number

:

OSEC-DSWDB-SOCWO3-33-2025

Compensation

:

SG 18 (Php 53,818.00)

Place of Assignment

:

Disaster Response Management 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

:

Twenty four (24) hours of relevant training on supervision, disaster response operations, DRRM policies and program implementation other relevant training on organizational development and management

Experience

:

Three (3) years of relevant experience in supervision, disaster response operations and in the field of DRRM

Eligibility

:

RA 1080 (Social Worker)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Social Welfare Officer (SWO) III shall serve as the section head of the Internally Displaced Persons Protection (IDPP) Section of DROMD. Under the direction and with substantial latitude for the exercise of independent judgment engaged in varied and special work pertaining to DRRM or performs very difficult, important work relating to technical assistance and resource augmentation, requiring training and moderate or lower training but considerable experience and through knowledge on Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Management. Can work under pressure.

Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Act as IDP Protection Focal at NDRRMC-Response Pillar during the activation of the Response Operation Center

2. Attend and represent department to cluster meetings and technical working groups i.e. GBV Sub-Cluster, NCPWG, CDWG, GAD-TWG, MHPSS Sub Cluster, Mental Health Committee, MDM Cluster, etc.

3. Attendance to inter-agency, bureau meetings, special events and training/workshop related to DRRM and IDPP activities

4. Review, analyze and provide technical comments/inputs on accomplishment reports submitted monthly/quarterly, semi-annual and annually by the Field Offices

5. Supervise the daily accomplishment/deliverables of the DROMD-IDPP staff

6. Prepare and manage duty schedules during blue and red alert activation at the agency and national level

7. Develop guidelines related to DRRM and Protection Cluster's programs/ projects/ activities

8. Review and provide comments/inputs to the draft guidelines of other OBS and NDRRMC member-agencies

9. Monitor and provide technical assistance along Protection Cluster's programs/projects/ activities

10. Prepare communications, MOA with stakeholders

11. Prepare project proposal related to DRRM and IDPP activities

12. Coordinate with DWSD Field Offices IDPP focals and cluster-member-agencies for issues and concerns relative to the cluster

13. Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring that protection interventions are tracked, reported, and analyzed for decision-making and policy improvements.

14. Monitor IDP plans and intervention of Field Offices

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

16. Prepare Feedback Reports and

17. Perform other related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Outputs:

1. Manuals and Terms of References (TORs)

2. Policy/guidelines and procedures on DRRM and CCCM and IDP Protection particularly on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) and Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE)

3. Feedback Reports on field visits/technical assistance conducted

4. Quarterly, semestral and annual Accomplishment reports

5. Memoranda and other Office communications

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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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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