PERMANENT_OPSI_PDO III_OSEC-DSWDB-PDO3-100-2026_DSWD CO

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); Philippines; On-site; PHP 511,000 - 691,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Philippines seeks a Project Development Officer III to plan, monitor, and provide technical support for post-service interventions within Pantawid program implementation. You will drive evidence-based planning and ensure alignment with 4Ps Bureau goals.

The role focuses on leading the Division's Work and Financial Plan, overseeing M&E activities, and coordinating with regional offices and partners to strengthen case management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field.
• Sixteen hours of relevant training in SWDI, 4Ps Kilos-Unlad, and related areas.
• Experience in national program management or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-service interventions planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate with DSWD Field Offices on post-service delivery matters.
• Provide technical guidance to Regional Case Managers and stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor the Division's Work and Financial Plan (WFP).
• Oversee budget planning for capability-building and M&E initiatives.
• Engage with partners to mobilize resources for program continuity.

Skills

Data management

Program monitoring

SWDI

Post-service delivery

Social welfare

Protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

SWDI datasets

Job description

Project Development Officer III

Item Number: OSEC-DSWDB-PDO3-100-2026

Compensation: SG 18 (Php 53,818.00)

Place of Assignment: Office of the Program Services and Interventions, DSWD Central Office, IBP Road, Brgy. Batasan Hills, Quezon City 1126

Prescribed Qualification Standards

Education: Bachelor's degree relevant to the job

Training: 8 hours of relevant training

Experience: 2 years of relevant experience

Eligibility: Career Service (Professional)/Second Level Eligibility

Preferred Qualification Standards

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Training: Sixteen (16) hours of relevant training on SWDI, 4Ps Kilos-Unlad Case Management, technical writing, program monitoring and evaluation, data management and analysis, and social welfare and protection

Experience: At least three (3) years of work experience in any or in combination along the following areas at the National Program Management level: data management and analysis, program monitoring and evaluation, 4Ps Social Case Management, Social Welfare Development Indicators (SWDI), Post-Service delivery, and social welfare and protection.

Eligibility: Career Service (Professional)/Second Level Eligibility

Job Description

Serves as part of the Post-Service Unit in planning, coordinating, monitoring, and providing technical support for post-service interventions, including transition monitoring and validation, capability-building, policy development, and partnership initiatives. Ensures the effective mainstreaming of post-service delivery in Pantawid program implementation and supports evidence-based planning and decision-making. Leads the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Division's Work and Financial Plan (WFP), ensuring that capability-building, institutional development, and monitoring and evaluation activities are aligned with the Office's key result areas and effectively coordinated across the 4Ps Bureau and Division.

Functions and Responsibilities

• 1. Serves as the Division's Focal Person for the provision, coordination, and management of post-service interventions, including the transition period, ensuring the six-month transition of beneficiaries prior to graduation through the Pugya Tagumpay Ceremony.
• 2. Facilitates and monitors the timely and effective implementation and delivery of post-service interventions for Pantawid beneficiaries, including coordination with the DSWD Field Offices on post-service delivery and other program-related implementation concerns.
• 3. Provides technical assistance, guidance, and oversight to Regional Case Managers (RCMs) and other stakeholders on post-service interventions, including the graduation and exit procedures of the 4Ps, SWDI administration and validation, case management processes, and other program-related concerns.
• 4. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets regional reports on post-service interventions to support evidence-based planning, policy development, decision-making, and continuous program improvement.
• 5. Serves as the focal person for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Division's Work and Financial Plan (WFP), ensuring that capability-building, institutional development, and monitoring and evaluation activities are aligned with the Office's key result areas and effectively coordinated across the 4Ps Bureau and Division.
• 6. Oversees budget planning and resource utilization for capability-building and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) initiatives. Leads partnership development and resource mobilization, particularly for livelihood and other interventions that strengthen case management outcomes.
• 7. Provides technical inputs, comments, and position papers on proposed policies, legislation, manuals, guidelines, memorandum circulars, concept notes, and other policy issuances requested by concerned Offices, Bureaus, Services, and Units (OBSUs).
• 8. Develops, reviews, and enhances policies, guidelines, protocols, manuals, monitoring tools, and other operational instruments related to case management, SWDI implementation, post-service delivery, and beneficiary well-being.
• 9. Establishes and strengthens partnerships with development partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to mobilize resources and support the implementation and sustainability of post-service initiatives and advocacy efforts.
• 10. Serves as a resource person on post-service interventions, including the Graduation and Exit Procedures for 4Ps and other related program concerns, during meetings, training sessions, orientations, and other capacity-building activities.
• 11. Attends inter-agency meetings, both internal and external to the DSWD.
• 12. Prepares, consolidates, and submits periodic and ad hoc accomplishment reports, technical reports, and other documentary requirements to the Division and Program Management.
• 13. Prepares activity proposals for the implementation of specific programs/projects based on the approved Work and Financial Plan (WFP).
• 14. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Division Chief or Bureau Director.

Job Outputs

• 1. Consolidation of Field Office Report on SWDI Assessment and Validation
• 2. Technical Assistance and Monitoring Plan
• 3. Memorandum and Correspondence
• 4. Work and Financial Plan
• 5. Feedback Report

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%

Application Deadline

on or before 18 October 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Principle

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.

Data Privacy Policy

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.