Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Project Development Officer V — The DSWD is hiring a Project Development Officer V for the Walang Gutom Program – National Program Management Office. The position offers Php 90,078.00 compensation and requires a Master’s Degree or Certificate of Leadership and Management from the CSC, 40 hours of supervisory or management training, and four years of supervisory or management experience. The role focuses on strategic planning, policy development, research, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and program monitoring and evaluation. Applications must be submitted on or before 08 September 2026.
Job Description
Place of Examination and Interview:
DSWD Central Office, IBP Road, Brgy. Batasan Hills, Quezon City
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER V
Item Code: 005043
Compensation: Php 90,078.00
Place of Assignment: Walang Gutom Program – National Program Management Office
CSC-PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Education: Master’s Degree or Certificate of Leadership and Management from the CSC
Training: Forty (40) hours of supervisory/management learning and development intervention
Experience: Four (4) years of supervisory/management experience
Eligibility: None required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Education: Master’s Degree or Certificate of Leadership and Management from the CSC
Training: Forty (40) hours of supervisory/management learning and development intervention
Experience: Four (4) years of supervisory/management experience
Eligibility: None required
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Project Development Officer V is responsible for learning and overseeing strategic planning, policy development, and monitoring and evaluation activities to guide and assess the Program.
Functions and Responsibilities:
- Act as the Division Chief of the SMD and supervise all the Sections under the Division.
- Work closely with the different divisions within the office to create and improve operational plans, ensuring alignment with the Program’s Strategy Map and DSWD’s Thrusts and Priorities.
- Design monitoring and technical assistance plans to efficiently carry out local-level activities and gather performance data.
- Ensure NPMO and RPMO adhere to DSWD’s Harmonized Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation System (HPMES), Performance Management System (PMS), ISO standards, ARTA requirements, and other applicable compliance frameworks.
- Identify Program risks, such as operational, financial, and reputational risks, and collaborate with relevant sections to create risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop reporting mechanisms, tools, and forms to measure Program success.
- Conduct research on policies and plans to influence management decisions.
- Collaborate with oversight and funding agencies on Program funding, targeting, plans, policies, and frameworks.
- Take the lead in developing, improving, and updating Program guidelines and manuals.
- Engage in policy dialogue with government agencies, donors, and stakeholders to advance the Program’s agenda.
- Lead in implementing relevant national/regional/international commitments on SWD and social protection.
- Lead in the conduct of monitoring and evaluation of the Program.
- Conduct and/or utilize research studies to address emerging needs of WGP sectors, supporting the development and improvement of responsive and innovative programs, projects, strategies, approaches, and interventions.
- Ensure that findings from studies, research studies, research, and evaluation are utilized to guide future planning and strategy refinement.
- Design and execute evaluations, including baseline, midline, end line, and impact assessments.
- Develop and implement research studies, including formative, operational, or policy-focused studies, aligned with program objectives.
- Attend and lead the meetings and coordination initiatives of SMD.
- Perform other related functions that may be assigned from time to time by the Management.
Job Outputs:
- Strategic Planning
- Institutional Development
- Office and Staff Performance Tracking and Reporting
- Monitoring and Technical Assistance
- Risk Management
- Policy Analysis and Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment
- Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
- Research Design and Implementation
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Communications and Feedback Report
APPLY NOW
Fill out the Job Application Form (JAF) and upload your complete requirements in a combined Portable Document Format (PDF) not exceeding 100 MB on or before 08 SEPTEMBER 2026 by accessing the application link provided in the original job posting.
Application Requirements:
- Duly accomplished, subscribed and sworn/notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-size picture and thumb mark and Work Experience Sheet. Do not fill them out using Google Sheets or any tool that alters the original format. This can change the formatting in the original document. Instead, you may download these forms at bit.ly/2026-PDS-WES. PDS with incomplete information shall be considered invalid.
- Authenticated or photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) for Bachelor’s Degree requirement. Authenticated or photocopy of TOR for Master’s Degree and/or Doctorate Degree may also be submitted.
- Photocopy of relevant Training/Seminar Certificates.
- Certificate/s of Employment (COE) – required for work experiences acquired outside DSWD Central Office.
- Copy of Special Order or Certification indicating the supervisory/management experience/functions signed by the HRMO or any authorized representative (for Division Chief positions only or as may be applicable).
- Copies of Appropriate Eligibility:For RA 1080 Eligible (RSWs and/or other board passers only):
- Photocopy of RA1080 rating / Verified Eligibility.
- Photocopy of valid PRC ID.
- Photocopy of BAR rating / Verified Eligibility.
- Photocopy of valid IBP / BAR ID.
- Photocopy of CSC rating / Verified Eligibility.
- Performance Rating in the last rating period or its equivalent, as may be applicable.
Note:
(i) For internal (including COS workers) and external applicants from the public sector: Latest and duly approved Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF).
(ii) External applicants from private sectors: In the absence of performance rating, you may use the Certificate of Performance Rating from your most recent employer. You may access the form through the link provided in the original job posting.
Reminders:
- Files should be in a PDF and must not be compressed into archive file formats such as RAR or ZIP.
- If applying for multiple positions, find the appropriate JAF for the position/s and submit separate applications/documents for each.
- Requests for extension of submission and application with incomplete documents will not be entertained.
- All communications pertaining to your application will be sent via email.
Step-by-Step Guide in Applying for DSWD Job Vacancies:
Refer to the Step-by-Step Guide provided in the original job posting.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1snhMP3j3NSDIxblCg0wDNyUmoDAlucqY/view?usp=share_link
