DOST-FNRI has opportunities available to apply

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The Department of Science and Technology (abbreviated as DOST; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya), is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the coordination of science and technology-related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of science and technology in support of national development.

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), the principal research arm of the government in food and nutrition, is one of the research and development institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). It was created under Executive Order No. 128 signed on January 30, 1987. As such, the Institute is committed to pursue the goals and objectives of the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN). The FNRI began as the Institute of Nutrition (IN), serving as a clearinghouse of data and information on food and nutrition by virtue of Executive Order No. 94 on July 1, 1947. With the creation of the National Science Development Board in 1958, the institute was renamed the Food and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC). In 1975, the Center became known as the Food and Nutrition Research Institute by virtue of Presidential Decree (PD) 733. From a modest workforce of eight (8), the Institute now boasts of 166 well-trained and committed regular staff members.

Under Executive Order No. 128 signed on January 30, 1987, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, consonant to the promotion of efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public services, is mandated to perform these functions: Undertake researches that define the citizenry’s nutritional status, with reference to the malnutrition problem, its causes and effects; Develop and recommend policy options, strategies, programs and projects for implementation by appropriate agencies; Diffuse knowledge and technologies in food and nutrition and provide S&T services to relevant stakeholders (as per E.O. 366, November 13, 2009).

As the lead agency in food and nutrition research and development in the country, the FNRI’s mission is the Provision of accurate data, correct information, and innovative technologies to fight malnutrition. Interestingly, the DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) is in need of highly competent staff, with high potential to occupy the following vacant positions:

One (1) Administrative Assistant II (Artist Illustrator II) (SG8/ Php 18,998 Monthly Salary)

  • Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-ADAS2-7-2004
  • Education: Completion of two years studies in college or high school graduate with relevant vocational/ trade course
  • Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: Career service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility

One (1) Information Systems Analyst II (SG16/ Php 38,150 Monthly Salary)

  • Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-INFOSA2-1-1998
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
  • Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility

One (1) Senior Science Research Specialist (SG19/ Php 49,835 Monthly Salary)

  • Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-SRSRS-26-1998
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
  • Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
  • Training: 8 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility

One (1) Senior Science Research Specialist (SG19/ Php 49,835 Monthly Salary)

  • Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-SRSRS-32-1998
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
  • Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
  • Training: 8 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility

One (1) Administrative Aide IV (Accounting Clerk I) (SG4/ Php 14,993 Monthly Salary)

  • Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-ADA4-7-2004
  • Education: Completion of two years studies in college
  • Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: Career service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility

One (1) Science Research Specialist I (SG13/ Php 29,798 Monthly Salary)

  • Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-SRAS1-39-1998
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
  • Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility

One (1) Science Research Specialist II (SG16/ Php 38,150 Monthly Salary)

  • Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-SRAS2-32-1998
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
  • Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
  • Training: 4 hours of relevant training
  • Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility

One (1) Administrative Aide VI (Clerk III) (SG6/ Php 16,877 Monthly Salary)

  • Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-ADA6-11-2004
  • Education: Completion of two years studies in college
  • Experience: None required
  • Training: None required
  • Eligibility: Career service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility

DOST-FNRI highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants including Persons with Disability (PWD) and members of the indigenous communities, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identity to apply for the above mentioned vacant positions.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants must submit the following documents not later than October 25, 2022:

  1. Letter of application addressed to:
    DIRECTOR IMELDA ANGELES-AGDEPPA, PhD
    Director IV and Scientist IV
    Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute,
    Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
    (Indicate the position applied for and the item no.)
  2. Personal Data Sheet (PDS) which can be downloaded HERE;
  3. Work Experience Sheet which can be downloaded HERE;
  4. Performance Rating for the last rating;
  5. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license;
  6. Photocopy of Transcript of Records and Diploma;
  7. Photocopy of training/seminars attended/ Awards (kindly arrange it in chronological order);
  8. Photocopy of Service Record/ Certificate of Work Experience (Indicate actual duties and responsibilities;
  9. I.D. Picture (2 pcs) – passport size with name tag
  10. 3 Character References Name, Email, and Contact Number (1 Supervisor, 1 Subordinate, 1 Peer or 1 Supervisor, 2 Peer)

Kindly send the following requirements to: dostfnri.hrms2@gmail.com

Qualified and interested applicants may send their application requirements to dostfnri.hrms2@gmail.com or fnri.careers@gmail.com. You may also apply personally and submit letter of application, bio-data, official Transcript of Records, Diploma, Certificate of Eligibility or Board Results, Certificate of Trainings, and recent 2 x 2 ID picture to the Human Resource Management Section, Administrative and Finance Division, FNRI Gate II, DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City. Tel Nos. 837-2071 to 82 local 229

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED

About FNRI

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), the principal research arm of the government in food and nutrition, is one of the research and development institutes of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). As such, the Institute pursues the objectives of the National Science and Technology Plan for 2002-2020 (NSTP 2020); the goals stated in the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP); and the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN).

The FNRI began as the Institute of Nutrition (IN) serving as a clearing house of data and information on food and nutrition by virtue of Executive Order No. 94 on July 1, 1947. With the creation of the National Science Development Board in 1958, the Institute was renamed the Food and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC). In 1975, the Center became known as the Food and Nutrition Research Institute by virtue of Presidential Decree (PD) 733.

The FNRI provides technical assistance to the National Nutrition Council who oversees the implementation of the MTPPAN. FNRI was mandated by E.O. 128 (Jan. 1987) and 352 (Jan. 1996) to provide the benchmarks by which to gauge the country's progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which include among others, the eradication of hunger and the reduction of child mortality. The target is to halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people who suffer from hunger, as indicated from the prevalence of underweight-for-age 0-5 year old children, and the proportion of the population below the minimum level of dietary energy consumption.

The Institute continues to provide relevant technologies and scientific information on food and nutrition. Some of its major accomplishments include the development and commercialization of nutritional food products; conduct of periodic nationwide nutrition surveys; development of analytical food quality and safety assurance system; strategies and programs to address the malnutrition problem and tools, guidelines and standards to serve the needs of nutrition and nutrition-related workers. All these technologies are transferred to health and nutrition program implementors as well as the households and communities with the end view of improving the quality of life of Filipinos.

For the past sixty years and holding true to its mandates, the FNRI undertook food and nutrition research and development programs and has proven its excellence along this line, particularly in nutritional assessment and monitoring. S&T technology transfer and utilization programs complemented the R&D in providing various F&N stakeholders with research data, information and services to enhance service delivery to their various clientele.

Source: DOST-FNRI-Recruitment