SENIOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Tesda; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 573,000 - 686,000; Full time

Job summary

TESDA in the Philippines seeks a Senior Technical Education and Skills Development Specialist to lead scholarship program policy, planning and evaluation activities. You will coordinate with TESDA divisions, regional offices and partner institutions to ensure effective delivery of scholarship slots and related resources.

The role requires strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on policy guidance, data-driven decisions and cross-sector collaboration.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree relevant to the Job.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.
• Training: 8 hours of relevant training.
• Eligibility: Career Service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop scholarship program policies, guidelines and strategies aligned with TESDA priorities.
• Provide technical support in planning, allocation and management of scholarship slots and resources.
• Review, evaluate and endorse proposals and plans to ensure guidelines compliance.
• Monitor program implementation and fund utilization; consolidate reports and analyze data.
• Prepare and submit reports, position papers and policy recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance to TESDA field offices and partner institutions.
• Coordinate with TESDA units, government agencies and partners to strengthen delivery.
• Perform supervisory tasks including staff output oversight and communications review.

Skills

Planning

Oral & Written Comm

Monitoring & Evaluation

Negotiation

R&D Skills

Networking & Linkages

Conflict Management

Work Ethics

Under Pressure

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SENIOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

POSITION: SENIOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

ITEM NUMBER: TESDAB-SRTESDS-3-2018

OFFICE: SCHOLARSHIP MANAGEMENT DIVISION (SMD), TESDA CENTRAL OFFICE

SALARY: SG-19 (PhP 56,390.00)PERA: P2,000.00

THE HIREE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• 15 % - Develops scholarship program policies, guidelines and operational strategies to ensure alignment with TESDA priorities and national skills development goals.
• 15 % - Provides technical support in the planning, allocation, and management of scholarship slots and resources to ensure equitable distribution and strategic targeting of priority sectors and regions.
• 15 % - Reviews, evaluates and endorses scholarship proposals, implementation plans, and other submissions from TESDA Regional/Provincial Offices and partner TVIs to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
• 15 % - Monitors program implementation and fund utilization, consolidates reports, and analyzes scholarships data to support policy formulation, planning, and decision-making.
• 15 % - Prepares and submits comprehensive reports, position papers, and policy recommendations on scholarship program performance, accomplishments, and issues.
• 15 % - Provides technical guidance and assistance to TESDA field offices, partner institutions, and stakeholders on scholarship-related policies, procedures, and implementation concerns.
• 15 % - Coordinates with other TESDA units, government agencies, industry groups, and other partners to strengthen scholarship program delivery and resolve operational issues.
• 15 % - Performs supervisory and other related functions, including the oversight if staff outputs, review of official communications, and participation in program assessments and evaluations.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OF THE HIREE ARE:

Education: Bachelor's Degree relevant to the JobExperience: 2 years of relevant experienceTraining: 8 hours of relevant trainingEligibility: 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 2017 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 training programs 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 July to December 2024 or 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".

ARMELA B. GUTIERREZ
Chief Administrative OfficerHuman Resource Management Division