Project title: Future-Ready DOST: Upscaling and Integrating Geospatial Analytics and AI in Planning and Decision-Making – GGRDD: GATES Project 3
Implementing Agency:
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Employment status:
Contract of Services under PHIVOLCS locally-funded project
Contract Duration:
April 2026 to June 2026 (may be renewed if performance is satisfactory)
One (1) Project Technical Specialist III
Monthly Salary: PhP 64,582.00
Job Description
- Provide programming support for GIS and IT innovations by developing and maintaining system features that enhance spatial data processing and visualization;
- Participate in the development of web and mobile applications aligned with project requirements, focusing on functionality, performance, and user experience;
- Implement system integration solutions through the use of APIs and web services to enable seamless data exchange across platforms;
- Design and develop entity-relationship diagrams, wireframes, and mock-ups to guide database structuring and interface development;
- Serve as a technical resource and facilitator during system roll-outs, user training sessions, and onboarding activities for newly developed applications;
- Actively gather user feedback during trainings, roll-outs, and post-deployment phases through interviews, surveys, and live demonstrations;
- Analyze collected feedback to identify usability issues, performance concerns, and feature enhancement opportunities;
- Collaborate with the development team to refine and improve system functionality based on user input and stakeholder recommendations;
- Maintain open communication channels with end users to support continuous feedback loops and ensure the system evolves with user needs;
- Assist in the planning and execution of project-related events and activities. such as exhibits, stakeholder meetings, and seminars—by providing technical support, presenting systems, and collecting real-time feedback.
- Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Project Leader and senior project staff.
Educational Background
BS Information Technology; BS Computer Science; or any relevant courses
Experience/Training/Competency
- At least 1 year of experience in systems design and development (web and mobile), database maintenance, and other related work;
- With proficiency in programming and system development using Django (Python), React (JS), and React Native (JS)
- Knowledge in data security and data encryption is a plus; and
- With good interpersonal, honesty and communication 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
e. Copy of Diploma
APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Submit on or before 5:00PM April 10, 2026
Send to hrmds@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph, cc: gatesplansmart@gmail.com
(NOTE: Please indicate the complete position title, section and division in your application letter)
