PERMANENT_SWO V_OSEC-DSWDB-SOCWO5-30-2025_DRMB_DSWD CO

Department of Social Welfare and Development Central Office - Government; Central Visayas; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Social Welfare and Development Central Office - Government is seeking a senior role to lead disaster response operations, coordinate with DRMD, and ensure timely delivery of relief and services. The position oversees resource deployment, policy updates, and staff supervision to maintain standards.

The role requires strategic direction, training, and representation in Disaster Response and Early Recovery activities, with a focus on compliance and effective execution of programs.

Responsibilities

• 1. Accountable in ensuring that the commitments of the Division, along with activity/project implementation, Financial Management, and other critical areas, are timely complied with and delivered;
• 2. Lead the preparation of activation of disaster response protocols upon the occurrence of disaster;
• 3. Lead the post-disaster reporting and updating within the Bureau;
• 4. Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all disaster response operations in coordination with the DRMD;
• 5. Ensure the effective and efficient distribution of relief assistance, such as provision of Food and Non-Food Items;
• 6. Oversees the deployment and allocation of critical resources (manpower, materials, funds, and equipment) in disaster-affected areas and ensures its continuous monitoring;
• 7. Lead the continuous improvement of programs by analyzing monitoring and evaluation data to identify gaps and opportunities, and spearhead the development and enhancement of policies, plans, and interventions to increase effectiveness and impact;
• 8. Manage the provision of technical assistance through consultations, dialogues, conferences, and training, ensuring that all program-related concerns are promptly identified and effectively addressed;
• 9. Provides comprehensive technical supervision and guidance to staff involved in program implementation, ensuring adherence to standards and the effective delivery of services;
• 10. Develop, review, and update policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures for disaster response operations;
• 11. Provide technical assistance and resource augmentation to DRMD on disaster response protocols, policies, and procedures;
• 12. Lead and provide strategic direction for the Division;
• 13. Oversee administrative and program operations as well as the implementation of disaster response programs and activities;
• 14. Manage the deployment of staff to disaster-affected areas, ensuring appropriate assignment, duty coverage, and participation in Response and Early Recovery Cluster coordination;
• 15. Deliver comprehensive technical supervision and guidance to staff involved in program implementation, promoting adherence to quality standards and ensuring the effective delivery of services;
• 16. Ensure that Division staff are continuously updated on the latest Implementing Rules and Regulations related to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and updated integrated policy guidelines, fostering compliance and preparedness within the team;
• 17. Assist the Department’s Secretary or the Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary for DRMG/ DRMB Director during the Response Cluster meeting;
• 18. Act as a representative of the Bureau Director to the meetings related to Disaster Response and Early Recovery Operations in the absence of the Director;
• 19. Assist the Bureau Director, as well as participate in regular and/or important DRMG Cluster activities;
• 20. Ensures that the tasks and deliverables designated to the division achieve Complete Staff Work status; and
• 21. Undertake additional duties that may be assigned from time to time by higher authorities.

Job description

1. Accountable in ensuring that the commitments of the Division, along with activity/project implementation, Financial Management, and other critical areas, are timely complied with and delivered;

2. Lead the preparation of activation of disaster response protocols upon the occurrence of disaster;

3. Lead the post-disaster reporting and updating within the Bureau;

4. Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all disaster response operations in coordination with the DRMD;

5. Ensure the effective and efficient distribution of relief assistance, such as provision of Food and Non-Food Items;

6. Oversees the deployment and allocation of critical resources (manpower, materials, funds, and equipment) in disaster-affected areas and ensures its continuous monitoring;

7. Lead the continuous improvement of programs by analyzing monitoring and evaluation data to identify gaps and opportunities, and spearhead the development and enhancement of policies, plans, and interventions to increase effectiveness and impact;

8. Manage the provision of technical assistance through consultations, dialogues, conferences, and training, ensuring that all program-related concerns are promptly identified and effectively addressed;

9. Provides comprehensive technical supervision and guidance to staff involved in program implementation, ensuring adherence to standards and the effective delivery of services;

10. Develop, review, and update policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures for disaster response operations;

11. Provide technical assistance and resource augmentation to DRMD on disaster response protocols, policies, and procedures;

12. Lead and provide strategic direction for the Division;

13. Oversee administrative and program operations as well as the implementation of disaster response programs and activities;

14. Manage the deployment of staff to disaster-affected areas, ensuring appropriate assignment, duty coverage, and participation in Response and Early Recovery Cluster coordination;

15. Deliver comprehensive technical supervision and guidance to staff involved in program implementation, promoting adherence to quality standards and ensuring the effective delivery of services;

16. Ensure that Division staff are continuously updated on the latest Implementing Rules and Regulations related to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and updated integrated policy guidelines, fostering compliance and preparedness within the team;

17. Assist the Department’s Secretary or the Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary for DRMG/ DRMB Director during the Response Cluster meeting;

18. Act as a representative of the Bureau Director to the meetings related to Disaster Response and Early Recovery Operations in the absence of the Director;

19. Assist the Bureau Director, as well as participate in regular and/or important DRMG Cluster activities;

20. Ensures that the tasks and deliverables designated to the division achieve Complete Staff Work status; and

21. Undertake additional duties that may be assigned from time to time by higher authorities.