Project title: Philippine Volcanoes Hazards Research and Assessment (PVHRA)

Project description:
The PHIVOLCS-funded project Philippine Volcano Hazard Research and Assessment, also known as the PVHRA Project, under the Geology and focuses on researching and assessing volcanic hazards in the Philippines. This involves fieldwork, data gathering, and analysis to understand and mitigate the risks associated with volcanic eruptions.

 

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

 

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

 

Contract Duration:
August to December 2025 (may be renewed if performance is satisfactory)

 

One (1) Project Technical Aide VI

 

Monthly Salary: PhP 27,871

Job Description
– Provides assistance in field data gathering, such as monitoring of river channel morphology using drone and kinematic surveys, among others.
– Assists in the acquisition of rainfall and other hydrological data, and communication with LGUs related to the lahar monitoring activities.
– Perform GIS-related tasks including digitization of primary and secondary data related to qualitative and quantitative volcanic hazards research and assessment.
– Prepares project-related administrative papers.
– Conduct collection, compilation, and digitization of primary and secondary data related to the qualitative and quantitative volcanic hazards research and assessment.

 

Educational Background
– BS Geology

 

Experience/Training/Competency
– Basic background In Geology, Geomorphology, Stratigraphy, Geochemistry, and Petrology/Petrography.
– Close attention to details (above average).
– With field mapping skills (basic to intermediate).
– Basic background In GIS (preferably ArcGIS) is an advantage.
– Technical Report Writing (basic to intermediate).
– Can work with minimal supervision.
– Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Placement of Assignment: Volcano Geology, Geochemistry and Geophysics R&D Section (VGGGRDS) of the Geology Geophysics Research and Development Division (GGRDD) – NCR, Quezon City

 

 

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents to the application letter and submit on or before 5:00 PM July 23, 2025.

 

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. Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);
d. Curriculum Vitae
e. Transcript of Records
f. Copy of Diploma

 

 

Send to hrmds@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph, cc: vgggrd.mail@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph

 

 

(NOTE: Please indicate the complete position title, section and division in your application letter)

 

 

As an advocate of the Equal Employment Opportunity Principle (EEOP), the DOST-PHIVOLCS encourages and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, religion, political affiliation including persons with disability, members of indigenous communities, and those from any sexual orientation and gender identities.

 

 

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