JOB VACANCY
1. 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.
2. The Vacancy
The project are in need of (2) SRS II; (3) Senior SRS and (1) Supervising SRS that will significantly contribute to the project’s research and capacity building efforts. Project contract is 6 months (July – December 2018).
3. Job Description
(1) Senior Science Research Specialist
1)Supervise day-to-day operations of the monitoring team
2)Facilitate planning and assessment of the monitoring team
3)Regularly report work progress and concerns to the Supervising SRS
4)Conduct research related to sensor data monitoring and analysis
5)Develop methods and tools for sensor data monitoring and analysis
6)Conduct monitoring fieldwork in project sites
7)Assist in the conduct of seminars and consultations
8)Conduct pre and post fieldwork administrative tasks
9)Conduct work related to implementation of early warning system protocol
Educational background
1)BS Geology, Civil Engineering, Physics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Math, or related field
Experience/Training/Compentency:
1)Preferably, licensed professional, if applicable to the profession
2)Preferably with at least one (1) year of programming related work
3)Knowledgeable and skilled in, or at least can easily adapt to, Python based computer programming
4)Demonstrate good math¬based problem¬solving and analytical skills
(1) Senior Science Research Specialist (Communication and Alert Dissemination)
1)Heads in local and web server database management
2)Heads in the management and development of client and experts web presentation interface
3)Conduct work related to implementation of early warning system protocol
4)Manage streamlining of early warning system operations
5)Management & Development focus on communication and alert dissemination system for monitoring personnel
6)Conduct pre and post fieldwork administrative task
Educational background
1)BS Computer Science, BS Electronics and Communications Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, BS Applied Physics, BS Library Science, BS Math, or any computer related course
Experience/Training/Compentency:
1)Preferably, licensed professional, if applicable to the profession
2)At least two (2) years experience in relevant field
3)Preferably in development of client and web presentations
4)Adept in web development
5)Demonstrate good math-based problem solving and analytical skills
6)Various programming languages (PHP, Python, JS, HTML, CSS, C/C++, etc)
(1) Senior Science Research Specialist (Alert Generation and Analytics)
1)Heads in local and web server database management
2)Heads in the management and development of client and experts web presentation interface
3)Conduct work related to implementation of early warning system protocol
4)Manage streamlining of early warning system operations
5)Management & Development focus on communication and alert dissemination system for monitoring personnel
6)Conduct pre and post fieldwork administrative task
Educational background
1)BS Computer Science, BS Electronics and Communications Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, BS Applied Physics, BS Library Science, BS Math, or any computer related course
Experience/Training/Compentency:
1)Preferably, licensed professional, if applicable to the profession
2)At least two (2) years experience in relevant field
3)Preferably in development of client and web presentations
4)Adept in web development
5)Demonstrate good math-based problem solving and analytical skills
6)Various programming languages (PHP, Python, JS, HTML, CSS, C/C++, etc)
(1) Science Research Specialist II
1)Assists in local and web server database management
2)Assists in the development of client and experts web presentation interface
3)Develop methods and tools for sensor data monitoring and analysis
4)Conduct work related to implementation of early warning system protocol
5)Conduct pre and post fieldwork administrative tasks
Educational background
1)BS Computer Science, BS Electronics and Communications Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, BS Applied Physics, BS Library Science, BS Math, or any computer related course
Experience/Training/Compentency:
1)Preferably, licensed professional, if applicable to the profession
2)At least two (2) years experience in relevant field
3)Preferably in development of client and web presentations
4)Adept in web development
5)Demonstrate good math-based problem solving and analytical skills
6)Various programming languages (PHP, Python, JS, HTML, CSS, C/C++, etc)
(1) Supervising Science Research Specialist
1)Conduct work related to the implementation of early warning system protocol
2)Conduct research pertaining to one of the major output of the project (Risk assessment methods, early warning system information system and organizational frameworks, project strategic communications, project monitoring and evaluation)
3)Manage and lead (both process and output development) a research group, ensuring research and intervention outputs are delivered satisfactorily and on time
4)Coordinate activities and outputs with the project’s overall management team
5)Assist research efforts related to disaster risk reduction and management initiatives for communities at risk of landslides
6)Conduct capacity building activities (trainings, seminars, workshops) with the community and other relevant stakeholders
7)Conduct work related to the implementation of the landslide early warning system
8)Coordinate project concerns and logistics with the community and other relevant stakeholders
9)Accomplish administrative documents related to the project
10)Participate in meetings and workshops facilitated for the whole project
Educational background
1)At least Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, community development, communications, or related field
Experience/Training/Compentency:
1)At least 2 years experience in project and research management
2)At least 2 years experience in social science research
3)Preferably, with at least one (1) year experience in conducting seminars for grassroots communities on topics related to landslides or DRRM work
4)Demonstrate good seminar ¬facilitation skills
5)Demonstrate good communication skills, both in English and Filipino
6)Additional local language/s is/are preferred
(1) Science Research Specialist II
1)Conduct quarterly and quick-response surveys
2)Write reports, documentation, technical papers related to team output
3)Conduct research related to landslide scenario
4)Assist in geotechnical analysis of project sites
5)Conduct work related to the implementation of early warning system protocol
6)Assist in the conduct of seminars and consultations
7)Conduct pre and post fieldwork administrative tasks
Educational background
1)BS Geology
Experience/Training/Compentency:
1)Preferably, licensed professional
2)Preferably, with at least one (1) year experience in relevant field, preferably in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering
3)Preferably, with at least six (6) months experience in landslide mapping, monitoring and early warning
4)Knowledgeable and skilled in GIS applications
5)Knowledgeable and skilled in geologic mapping
6)Preferably, with background in landslide investigations
7)Demonstrate good report writing skill
8)Physically fit to conduct field works in difficult terrain
9)Can and willing to go on long fieldworks and frequent fieldworks
10)Can and willing to render monitoring work even at nights, weekends, or holidays
11)Can work well with the team
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 June 22, 2018.
- 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;
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
- Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license; and
- 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
