Project title: DYNASLOPE

Project description:
The PHIVOLCS-funded project Development of Early Warning Systems for Landslides, also known as the DYNASLOPE Project, is a multidisciplinary endeavor addressing the problem of landslide risk. The project is composed of instrumentation engineers, software engineers, civil engineers, geologists, social scientists, and community development workers working together towards the development of a community-based early warning system for landslides (CBEWS-L).

Implementing Agency:
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

Employment status:
Contract of Services under PHIVOLCS locally-funded project

Contract Duration:
May to June 2023 (may be renewed if performance is satisfactory)

Monthly Salary:
PhP 47,606.00 (no benefits, allowances, hazard pay, etc; with per diem during fieldwork)
Work arrangement includes monitoring work

Position Title and Job Description:
One (1) Project Technical Specialist I under Landslide Risk Awareness & Preparedness Group

Job description
● Conduct research (both process and output) pertaining to one of the major output of projects;
● Co-lead and facilitate the development & implementation of IEC materials for various stakeholders that are gender sensitive and inclusive;
● Facilitate and conduct relevant capacity-building activities related to the implementation of EWS-L and setting-up CBEWS-L;
● Develop and implement communication strategies identified in the communication plan;
● Coordinate activities and output with relevant teams pertaining to communication strategies for public awareness & advocacy, response capacity initiatives;
● Conduct pre­ and post­ fieldwork administrative tasks;
● Conduct work related to the implementation of early warning system protocol;
● Perform other duties that may be required by the Project;
● Participate in meetings and workshops facilitated for the whole Project;
● conduct pre­ and post ­fieldwork administrative tasks;
● submits necessary individual/team/group documents to MEAL;

Educational background
● Bachelor's degree in communications, community development, education, public administration, or any social science-related fields

Work Experience
● Two (2) years of experience relevant to the job;
● At least two (2) years experience in conducting community organizing and education for grassroots communities on topics related to landslides or DRRM;
● Two (2) years of research experience;
● Experience working in any research institution is a plus.

Required skills and qualities
● Experience in the production and development of IEC materials,
● Has experience in video production and post-editing is a plus,
● With experience in managing social media accounts
● Knowledgeable in community organizing, education, and mobilization, DRRM, climate change adaptation (CCA), early warning systems, and inclusive development;
● Demonstrate good facilitation skills in training and participatory processes; demonstrates good communication skills, both in English and Filipino; additional local language/s is a plus;
● Experience in working with communities and vulnerable sectors and local government units;
● Excellent writing skills both in English and Filipino;
● Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and other Internet applications;
● Can and willing to render monitoring work even at nights, weekends, or holidays;
● Can and willing to go on long fieldwork.

Requirements:
a. Application letter addressed to:
     Teresito C. Bacolcol
     Director, PHIVOLCS
     PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City
b. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-size picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at csc.gov.ph;
c. Curriculum Vitae
d. Transcript of Records
e. Copy of Diploma

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Submit on or before 5:00 PM May 25, 2023 (Wednesday)

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