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: July 01 to December 31 2026

 

Three (3) Project Technical Specialist III (DEV)

 

Monthly Salary: PhP 64,582.00

 

Job Description

1. Provide programming support for GIS and IT innovations by developing and maintaining system features that enhance spatial data processing and visualization;

2. Participate in the development of web and mobile applications aligned with project requirements, focusing on functionality, performance, and user experience;

3. Implement system integration solutions through the use of APIs and web services to enable seamless data exchange across platforms;

4. Design and develop entity-relationship diagrams, wireframes, and mock-ups to guide database structuring and interface development;

5. Serve as a technical resource and facilitator during system roll-outs, user training sessions, and onboarding activities for newly developed applications;

6. Actively gather user feedback during trainings, roll-outs, and post-deployment phases through interviews, surveys, and live demonstrations;

7. Analyze collected feedback to identify usability issues, performance concerns, and feature enhancement opportunities;

8. Collaborate with the development team to refine and improve system functionality based on user input and stakeholder recommendations;

9. Maintain open communication channels with end users to support continuous feedback loops and ensure the system evolves with user needs;

10. 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.

11. 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 11:59 PM June 28,2026

Send to 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)