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 developers working together towards the development of a community-based early warning system for landslides.
Implementing Agency:
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Employment status:
Contract of Services under PHIVOLCS locally-funded project
Contract Duration:
January to June 2024 (may be renewed if performance is satisfactory)
Position Title and Job Description:
One (1) Project Technical Specialist I for Landslide Risk Awareness and Preparedness Strategic Communications
Monthly Salary: PhP 47,606
Job Description
• Conduct research (both process and output) pertaining to one of the major output of projects; Co-lead and facilitate 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;
• Produce, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, articles, reports, guidelines, modules, presentations, social media releases, brochures, and other materials that showcase the Project’s activities, products, and services.
• 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 the Project may require;
• Participate in meetings and workshops facilitated for the whole Project;
• Conduct pre¬ and post ¬fieldwork administrative tasks;
• Submit necessary individual/team/group documents to MEAL;
Educational Background
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Mass Communications, Development Communication, Community Development, or related fields
Experience/Training/Competency
• At least two (2) years of experience and skills in developing IEC campaigns, communication & visibility materials, preferably with skills in social media management and analytics, and media engagement
• With experience in developing and executing public education/engagement campaigns within communities on disaster preparedness or other development issues
• Knowledge of running social media campaigns
• Has skills in communication research, IEC development, and facilitating training/workshops;
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both in English and Filipino; additional local language/s is/are preferred
• A strong media network is an advantage
• Strong writing skills (i.e. journalistic, creative, research, technical)
• Well-acquainted with all or most of the video production phases (i.e. pre-production, production and post-production)
• Proficient in video editing programs such as Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, etc.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
One (1) Project Technical Specialist I for Landslide Risk Knowledge-Capacities and Vulnerabilities Team
Monthly Salary: PhP 47,606
Job description
• conduct research related to the social component of the program (e.g., risk assessment, gender and development, vulnerability studies)
• conduct data gathering and capacity building efforts with the community (participatory research data gathering, development of IEC materials, training of commu nity representatives, etc.);
• coordinate with the community, LGU, and other stakeholders regarding concerns of the project (fieldwork logistics, official meetings and seminars with the LGU, schedule of activities, etc.);
• create reports, documentation, technical and research papers related to team outputs;
• accomplish administrative documents related to the project such as pre- and post fieldwork requirements and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) requirements
• conduct work related to the implementation of early warning system protocol
Educational background
• Bachelor's degree in community development, social sciences, education, communications, public administration, or related fields
Work Experience
• at least two (2) years experience in conducting seminars for grassroots communities on topics related to landslides or DRRM work
• at least one (1) year experience in participatory research (preferably in DRRM work)
Required skills and qualities
• demonstrate good seminar ¬facilitation skills
• demonstrate good research writing skills
• knowledgeable in DRRM and CCA
• preferably with background on gender and development (GAD)
• experience working with LGUs and vulnerable sectors
• demonstrates enthusiasm and interest in community-¬based work
• demonstrate good communication skills, both in English and Filipino
• proficiency in common office applications
• can and willing to go on long fieldworks and frequent fieldworks
• can and willing to render monitoring work even at nights, weekends, or holidays
• can work independently
• demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills
Requirements:
a. Application letter addressed to:
Dr. 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
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