Competition Policy Research Officer

Philippine Competition Commission; Quezon City; Sur place; PHP 286 000 - 376 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Phcc in Manila is seeking a part-time contractor for a limited term to assist MAO Attorneys and Directors in researching competition law and policy. The role covers drafting memoranda, researching mergers and acquisitions, and supporting case preparation through evidence handling and scheduling.

The position runs November to December 2026 with possible renewals up to six months per period, subject to funds and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed in Education.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to research and draft memoranda on competition law.
• Assist in organizing evidence and case materials.

Responsabilités

• Research and draft memoranda on competition law and policy.
• Research mergers and acquisitions with potential impact in the Philippines.
• Assist in collecting, examining, and organizing evidence for attorney review and case preparation.
• Assist in scheduling meetings and procuring resources for the Monitoring Division.
• Assist in case management of investigations under PCA provisions.
• Draft notices, requests, pleadings, motions for monitoring of commitments and investigations.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Administration/Policy, Communications, Law, Arts and Sciences, or other fields relevant to the job

Description du poste

Contract of Service (Individual Contract)

DURATION

November - December 2026

(may be renewed for successive periods not exceeding six (6) months per renewal, and subject to availability of funds and applicable budget and auditing rules and regulations)

MONTHLY BASIC SALARY

The contractor shall receive a daily rate of PhP 1,794.15, inclusive of 20% premium to cover worker's contributions, classified as voluntary or self-employed membership, to government-mandated social security programs (SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG), subject to adjustments based on actual membership and funding availability. Compensation is disbursed semi-monthly based on actual days worked, net of non-working holidays, official work suspensions, absences, tardiness, and undertimes.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Administration/Policy, Communications, Law, Arts and Sciences, or other fields relevant to the job

EXPERIENCE

None Required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall undertake to perform the following tasks during the Term of Contract:

• Assist in researching and drafting memoranda on matters concerning competition law and policy, as may be requested by MAO Attorneys and Directors;
• Assist in conducting research about mergers and acquisition transactions that have a direct, substantial and reasonably foreseeable effect on trade, industry or commerce in the Philippines;
• Assists in collecting, examining, and organizing evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation including:
  • Assist in transcribing meetings and clarificatory hearings;
  • Assist in keeping and maintaining database of all the records, data, or papers of theDivision;
  • Assist in scheduling meetings or clarificatory hearings; and
  • Procures rooms, van, or other resources needed by the Monitoring Division
• Assists in the case management of investigations involving the violations of Sections 17, 20, 29(b), 29(c), and 38 of the PCA;
• Assists in conduct of investigation of cases involving the violations of Section 17, Section 20, Section 29 (b), and Section 29 (c) of the PCA
• Assist in conducting research and study of laws, jurisprudence, and issuances pertinent to the implementation of the PCA, its implementing rules and regulations, and other competition laws;
• Assist in the drafting of notices, requests, pleadings, motions or other papers required for the effective monitoring of the commitments and/or investigation of possible violations of the PCA.
• Assist in providing general administrative assistance, such as the drafting of Work and Financial Plan, Project Procurement Management Plan, Budget Proposals, Terms of Reference and other procurement documents; and
• Perform other functions that may be assigned from time to time.

DATE POSTED

October 30, 2026

DEADLINE OF APPLICATIONS

November 9, 2026

The PCC adheres to the existing general policy of no discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion and/or indigenous group membership in the implementation of its recruitment, selection, and placement.