PERMANENT_OPSI_PDO III_OSEC-DSWDB-PDO3-101-2026_DSWD CO

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); Philippines; On-site; PHP 547,000 - 655,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) invites applications for the Project Development Officer III. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and monitoring NAS case management interventions within the Case Management Unit.

You will ensure coordination with the Beneficiary Compliance Management Division and provide technical assistance to Field Offices to strengthen case resolution. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, relevant training, and experience in data analysis,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree relevant to the job.
• 8 hours of relevant training.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Career Service (Professional)/Second Level Eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversees NAS case management analysis and reporting.
• Develops policies and monitoring tools for NAS cases.
• Provides technical assistance to Field Offices to strengthen case resolution.
• Coordinates with BCMD and stakeholders for program delivery.
• Prepares periodic accomplishments and technical reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree relevant to the job

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Tools

8 hours training

16 hours SWDI training

Job description

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER III

Item Number: OSEC-DSWDB-PDO3-101-2026

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

CSC – 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 Case Management Unit (CMU) planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of case management interventions for Not Attending School (NAS) cases. Oversees the analysis and reporting of NAS cases, development of policies and monitoring tools, and provision of technical assistance to Field Offices to strengthen case resolution. Ensures coordination with the Beneficiary Compliance Management Division (BCMD) and relevant stakeholders, supports inter-agency efforts, and provides operational and technical support to the Case Management Unit.

Functions and Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Division's Focal Person for case management interventions for Not Attending School (NAS) cases.
2. Oversees the analysis and reporting of NAS cases, ensuring the alignment of appropriate case management interventions and the mainstreaming of results across other Divisions.
3. Development of policies and monitoring tools, and provision of technical assistance to Field Offices to strengthen case resolution.
4. Facilitates and monitors the timely and effective implementation of case management interventions for Not Attending School (NAS) cases, including coordination with DSWD Field Offices on case management strategies, case resolution, and other program-related concerns.
5. Provides technical assistance, guidance, and oversight to Regional Case Managers (RCMs) and other stakeholders in the implementation of case management interventions for Not Attending School (NAS) cases.
6. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets regional reports on case management interventions to support evidence-based planning, policy development, decision-making, and continuous program improvement.
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, NAS Cases, 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. Technical Assistance and Monitoring Plan
2. Consolidation of Field Office Reports on Transition Period, Post-Service Delivery
3. Memorandum and Correspondence
4. Division Semestral/Annual Transition Accomplishment Report
5. Inputs to Policies, Plans, and Reports
6. Policies/Guidelines/Manuals
7. Feedback Reports on workshops, fora, trainings, and inter-agency meetings attended

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%

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.