JOB VACANCY

Two (2) Project Science Research Specialists II (SRS II) and Two (2) Senior Science Research Specialists (Senior SRS)

The Project

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 a unified goal.

The Vacancy

The project is in need of (2) SRS II and (2) Senior SRS that will significantly contribute to the project’s research and capacity building efforts. Project contract is 5 months (February – June 2018).

Job Description

SRS II (A)

    i.Conduct research on participatory information system design for early warning systems

    ii.Assist research efforts related to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives for communities at risk of landslides

    iii.Conduct capacity building activities (trainings, seminars, workshops) with the community and other relevant stakeholders

SRS II (B)

    i.Conduct research on alert system protocols for early warning systems

    ii.Assist research efforts related to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives for communities at risk of landslides

    iii.Conduct capacity building activities (trainings, seminars, workshops) with the community and other relevant stakeholders

Senior SRS (A and B)

    i. Specific Tasks

      1)Conduct research pertaining to one of the major outputs of the project (Risk assessment methods, early warning system information system and organizational frameworks, project strategic

         communications, project monitoring and evaluation)

      2)Manage and lead (both process and output development) a research group, ensuring research and intervention outputs are delivered satisfactorily and on time.

      3)Coordinate activities and outputs with the project’s overall management team

    ii. General Tasks

      1) Assist research efforts related to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives for communities at risk of landslides

      2) Conduct capacity building activities (trainings, seminars, workshops) with the community and other relevant stakeholders

      3) Conduct work related to the implementation of the landslide early warning system

      4) Coordinate project concerns and logistics with the community and other relevant stakeholders

      5) Accomplish administrative documents related to the project

      6) Participate to meetings and workshops facilitated for the whole project

Senior SRS and SRS II

    i.Conduct work related to the implementation of the landslide early warning system, including monitoring duties which may cover weekends, night shifts, and holidays

    ii.Coordinate project concerns and logistics with the community and other relevant stakeholders

    iii.Accomplish administrative documents related to the project

    iv.Participate in meetings and workshops facilitated for the whole project

Eligibility

Educational background

    i.Graduate of any social science related course

    ii.Units related in disaster risk reduction and related topics is a plus

Work experience

    i.General

      1.At least (1) year experience in doing full blown research studies

      2.At least (1) Experience in fieldwork and/or stakeholder engagement

    ii.SRS II (A)

      1.At least (1) year experience in user interface and user experience design projects

    iii.SRS II (B)

      1.At least (1) year experience in disaster risk reduction work

    iv.Senior SRS (A and B)

      1.At least (2) years of disaster risk reduction work.

      2.At least (1) year experience in at least (2) of the following is a plus:

         a.Development and implementation of risk assessment methods

         b.People-centered early warning system design and implementation

         c.Strategic communications for DRR projects

         d.Monitoring and evaluation of DRR projects

Key skills capacities

    i.Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research frameworks and methodologies

    ii.Proficiency with common office applications

    iii.Knowledge in quantitative and qualitative research digital tools is a plus

Work environment

    i.Can and willing to go on long and frequent fieldworks

    ii.Can and willing to work on weekends, night shifts, and holidays

    iii.Can work well with a team, but still be able to contribute individual accomplishments

    iv.Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills both with the members of the project, as well as external stakeholders of the project

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter and send to the address below not later than February 16, 2018.

1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;

2. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license; and

3. Photocopy of Transcript of Records.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in or send through courier/email their application to:

Renato U. Solidum, Jr.

Undersecretary for DRR-CC, DOST and Officer-in-Charge, PHIVOLCS

PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City

phivolcs.hrmd@gmail.com cc ricsatjr@gmail.com

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.