DSWD Region 12 has opportunities available to apply

The Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare and Development (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan, abbreviated as DSWD) is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the protection of the social welfare of rights of Filipinos and to promote the social development.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the primary government agency mandated to develop, implement and coordinate social protection and poverty-reduction solutions for and with the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged. DSWD provides social protection to vulnerable groups such as orphans, abandoned children, street children, persons with disabilities, elderly persons, women, and indigenous peoples. The department also provides relief assistance during times of calamity and disaster. DSWD also works to prevent and alleviate poverty through its programs on livelihood, social housing, educational assistance, and cash transfers. They have a wide range of programs and services that touch the lives of Filipinos from all walks of life.

Interestingly, DSWD Region 12 has vacancies available until November 7, 2022.

One (1) Social Welfare Officer III (SG18/ Php 43,861 Monthly Salary)

• Status: Contractual
• Place of Assignment: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
• Education: Bachelor degree in Social Work
• Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience
• Training: Eight (8) hours of relevant training
• Eligibility: CS Professional/ RA 1080 (Social Worker)

One (1) Project Development Officer I/ Monitoring and Evaluation Officer I (SG11/ Php 25,439 Monthly Salary)

• Status: Contractual
• Place of Assignment: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
• Education: Bachelor degree relevant to the job
• Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
• Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
• Eligibility: None required

One (1) Project Development Officer II/ Provincial Grievance Officer (SG15/ Php 35,097 Monthly Salary)

• Status: Contractual
• Place of Assignment: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
• Education: Bachelor degree relevant to the job
• Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
• Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
• Eligibility: None required

One (1) Project Development Officer II/ Provincial Beneficiary Data Officer (SG15/ Php 35,097 Monthly Salary)

• Status: Contractual
• Place of Assignment: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
• Education: Bachelor degree relevant to the job
• Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
• Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
• Eligibility: None required

One (1) Project Development Officer II/ Cluster CVS Officer (SG15/ Php 35,097 Monthly Salary)

• Status: Contractual
• Place of Assignment: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
• Education: Bachelor degree relevant to the job
• Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
• Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
• Eligibility: None required

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are instructed to submit their applications with complete set of documents below and shall fill out application form available at www.tinyurl.com/dswd-foxii-job-application on or before November 7, 2022.

1. Application Letter indicating the position applied for and addressed to: Ramel F. Jamen – Director IV / Head of Office, DSWD Field Office XII
2. Resume
3. Updated and properly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form 212, Revise 2017)
4. Updated and properly accomplished Work Experience Sheet (CS Form 212 Attachment)
5. Photocopy of Transcript of Records ( Authenticated)
6. Photocopy of Certificate/s of Employment
7. Certificate of relevant trainings and seminars attended.
8. Photocopy of Board of Rating/ CS Prof Eligibility (Authenticated if any)
9. Copy of duly signed IPCR/Summary of Rating (for Insider only)

Note: No submission of documentary requirements in the office for health and safety reasons.

Request for extension of submission and application with incomplete documents will not be entertained.

History

Social welfare as a basic function of the state was a concept that materialized only after the Second World War, although different groups were undertaking pockets of social work in the first decade of the American occupation in the country. After the war, the Philippine government gradually assumed the major responsibility for social welfare.

In 1915, the Public Welfare Board (PWB) was created and was tasked to study, coordinate and regulate all government and private entities engaged in social services. In 1921, the PWB was abolished and replaced by the Bureau of Public Welfare under the Department of Public Instruction.

On November 1, 1939, Commonwealth Act No. 439 created the Department of Health and Public Welfare and in 1941, the Bureau of Public Welfare officially became a part of the Department of Health and Public Welfare. In addition to coordinating services of all public and private social welfare institutions, the Bureau also managed all public child-caring institutions and the provision of child welfare services.

In 1947, President Manuel Roxas abolished the Bureau of Public Welfare and created the Social Welfare Commission, under the Office of the President, in its place.

In 1968, Republic Act 5416, known as the Social Welfare Act of 1968, created the Department of Social Welfare, placing it under the executive branch of government. In 1976, the Department of Social Welfare was renamed Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) through Presidential Decree No. 994. This was signed into law by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and gave the department an accurate institutional identity. On June 2, 1978, the DSSD was renamed Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) in line with the change in the form of government.

In 1987, the MSSD was reorganized and renamed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through Executive Order 123, which was signed by President Corazon C. Aquino. Executive Order No. 292, also known as the Revised Administration Code of 1987, established the name, organizational structure, and functional areas of responsibility of DSWD and further defined its statutory authority.

In 1991, the passage of Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 affected the devolution of DSWD basic services to local government units.

1998 – President Joseph Ejercito Estrada issued Executive Order No. 15 “Redirecting the Functions and Operations of the Department of Social Welfare and Development” to strengthen the DSWD’s repositioning efforts that began soon after the implementation of the Local Government Code of 1991.

2003 – President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued Executive Order No. 221 amending Executive Order No. 15 which defined the mandate, roles, powers and functions of the DSWD.

2005 – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the DSWD’s Rationalization and Streamlining Plan (RSP) on January 28, 2005 for implementation over the next five years. The RSP emphasizes the Department’s shift in policy, functions and programs in line with its steering role.

Source: DSWD XII