CHIEF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Tesda; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,100,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

TESDA in the Philippines seeks a Chief Technical Education and Skills Development Specialist to lead the Technology Research and Development Division, directing operations and shaping policy to advance TVET. The role requires coordinating with public and private partners for innovation and workforce development.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree or CSC Leadership and Management certificate, plus 4 years of supervisory/management experience and 40 hours of relevant training.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or CSC Leadership and Management certificate.
• Experience: 4 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Training: 40 hours of supervisory/management learning and development.
• Eligibility: Career Service (Professional) / Second Level Eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises and coordinates the operations and activities of the Division.
• Reviews and finalizes policy recommendations, technology research proposals, and innovation initiatives for approval.
• Provides technical services and staff advice on TVET to tech-voc institutions, industries, workers organizations, LGUs, NGOs, and stakeholders.
• Ensures active multi-sectoral participation of all concerned public and private agencies on TVET.
• Performs other related functions.

Skills

Planning Skills

Oral and Written Communication Skills

Monitoring and Evaluation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Research and Development Skills

Networking and Linkaging

Conflict Management Skills

Professional/Work Ethic

Assertiveness under Pressure

Analytical and Creative Thinking

Interpersonal Relations

Education

Master’s degree

CSC Leadership and Management certificate

Job description

CHIEF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

POSITION: CHIEF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

ITEM NUMBER: TESDAB-CTESDS-42-2017

OFFICE: TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (TRDD), NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (NITESD), TESDA CENTRAL OFFICE

SALARY: SG-24 (PhP 102,603.00)PERA: P2,000.00 RATA: P10,000.00

THE HIREE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

30 % - Directs, supervises and coordinates the operations and activities of the Division; 30 % - Reviews and finalizes policy recommendations, technology research proposals, and innovation initiatives of TVET for approval of higher authorities; 20 % - Provides technical services and staff advices on TVET to tech-voc institutions, industries, workers organizations, LGUs, NGOs, and other stakeholders; 10 % - Ensures active multi-sectoral participation of all concerned public and private agencies on TVET; and10 % - Performs other related functions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OF THE HIREE ARE:

Education: Master’s degree OR Certificate in Leadership and Management from the CSCExperience: 4 years of supervisory/management experienceTraining: 40hours of supervisory/management learning and development interventionEligibility: Career Service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Planning Skills
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Research and Development Skills
• Skills in Networking and Linkaging
• Conflict Management Skills
• Adheres to Professional/Work Ethics
• Assertive and can work under pressure
• With Analytical and Creative Thinking
• Excellent Interpersonal Relations

• Intent Letter indicating the position, office where the vacancy exists and its Item Number);
• Duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212 Revised 2025) (printed in legal size paper) subscribed and sworn to with Work Experience Sheet (attachment to CSC Form 212, Revised 2025 can be downloaded at the CSC website);
• Service Records for TESDA applicants or applicants from other government agencies OR Certificate/s of Employment for outside applicants;
• List of supervisory/managerial training programs attended indicating the number of training hours together with the certified photocopies of training certificates;
• Performance Evaluation System (PES) Ratings for Calendar Year 2024 for outside applicants OR Individual Performance Commitment Review (IPCR) ratings for January to June 2025 (if applicable) (with at least Very Satisfactory Rating) for TESDA applicants or applicants from other government agencies;
• Copy of previous appointment for TESDA applicants or applicants from other government agencies;
• List of at least five (5) references with complete contact details and email addresses for the following categories:
  • Superior
  • Peers
  • Subordinates (if applicable)
  • Clients (if applicable)
• Certified true copy of transcript of records/diploma;
• Authenticated copy of Eligibility by CSC or PRC;
• Awards related to Performance (proof of evidences in the form of citation, medal, plaque, for awards/rewards received) (if applicable);
• Expert Services (Resource Person/Speaker/Moderator/Panelist) (if applicable); and
• Committees/ TWGs Participation (proof of evidences in the form of memorandum, office order, and/or certification/certificates) (if applicable)

“TESDA, as an Equal Opportunity agency, encourages a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Hence, applicants will not be discriminated on account of gender, sexual orientation, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation, provided, however that they meet the minimum requirements of the position to be filled”.

Failure to complete the submission of above documents within the set deadline shall mean disinterest to vie for the position paving the way for non-inclusion in the deliberation process.

ARMELA B. GUTIERREZ
Chief Administrative OfficerHuman Resource Management Division