The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA; Filipino: Pambansang Pangasiwaan sa Kabuhayan at Pagpapaunlad) is an independent cabinet-level agency of the Philippine government responsible for economic development and planning. It is headed by the president of the Philippines as chairman of the NEDA board, with the Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning as vice-chairman.
A number of Cabinet members, the Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the Chief Minister of Bangsamoro, the Secretary of Information and Communications Technology, the Chairman of the Subic–Clark Area Development Corporation, and the National President of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines are members of the NEDA Board.
The National Economic and Development Authority offers a wide range of professional career opportunities in areas such as socioeconomic and development planning, investment programming, monitoring and evaluation, information technology, communication, legal services, and general administration. NEDA is committed to the professional development and welfare of its employees.
Interestingly, NEDA has vacancies available in First and Second Level Positions until July 11, 2022.
Chief Economic Development Specialist – Salary Grade 24
- OFFICE/STAFF : Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : CEDS-68-1998
- EDUCATION : Master’s degree or Certificate in Leadership and Management from the CSC
- EXPERIENCE : Four (4) years of supervisory/management experience
- TRAINING : 40 hours of supervisory/management learning and development intervention
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Chief Economic Development Specialist – Salary Grade 24
- OFFICE/STAFF : Public Investment Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : CEDS-17-1998; CEDS-19-1998
- EDUCATION : Master’s degree or Certificate in Leadership and Management from the CSC
- EXPERIENCE : Four (4) years of supervisory/management experience
- TRAINING : 40 hours of supervisory/management learning and development intervention
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Chief Economic Development Specialist – Salary Grade 24
- OFFICE/STAFF : Regional Development Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : CEDS-21-1998
- EDUCATION : Master’s degree or Certificate in Leadership and Management from the CSC
- EXPERIENCE : Four (4) years of supervisory/management experience
- TRAINING : 40 hours of supervisory/management learning and development intervention
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Supervising Economic Development Specialist – Salary Grade 22
- OFFICE/STAFF : Public Investment Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : SVEDS-20-1998
- EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- EXPERIENCE : Three (3) years of relevant experience
- TRAINING : 16 hours of relevant training
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Supervising Economic Development Specialist – Salary Grade 22
- OFFICE/STAFF : Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : SVEDS-79-1998
- EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- EXPERIENCE : Three (3) years of relevant experience
- TRAINING : 16 hours of relevant training
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Senior Economic Development Specialist – Salary Grade 19
- OFFICE/STAFF : Public Investment Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : SREDS-247-1998; SREDS-114-1998; SREDS-117-1998; SREDS-115-1998; SREDS-39-2014; SREDS-118-1998
- EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years of relevant experience
- TRAINING : Eight (8) hours of relevant training
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Senior Economic Development Specialist – Salary Grade 19
- OFFICE/STAFF : Regional Development Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : SREDS-126-1998; SREDS-264-1998; SREDS-123-1998; SREDS-259-1998; SREDS-124-1998; SREDS-119-1998; SREDS-265-1998
- EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years of relevant experience
- TRAINING : Eight (8) hours of relevant training
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Economic Development Specialist II – Salary Grade 16
- OFFICE/STAFF : Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : EDS2-12-1998
- EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of relevant experience
- TRAINING : Four (4) hours of relevant training
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Economic Development Specialist II – Salary Grade 16
- OFFICE/STAFF : Public Investment Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : EDS2-39-1998; EDS2-40-1998; EDS2-44-1998
- EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of relevant experience
- TRAINING : Four (4) hours of relevant training
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Economic Development Specialist II – Salary Grade 16
- OFFICE/STAFF : Regional Development Staff
- ITEM NUMBER : EDS2-45-1998
- EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of relevant experience
- TRAINING : Four (4) hours of relevant training
- ELIGIBILITY : Career Service Professional / Second Level Eligibility
Documentary Requirements
Interested applicants should send a copy of the following REQUIREMENTS together with a COVER LETTER to recruitment@neda.gov.ph not later than JULY 11, 2022.
- Resume;
- CS Form No. 212 Personal Data Sheet (PDS);
- CS Form No. 212 Work Experience Sheet (Attachment to PDS);
- Certificate of Civil Service Eligibility;
- Transcript of Records and Diploma;
- Training Certificates (if applicable); and
- Performance Rating (for government employees including Job Order / Contract of Service personnel).
You can download the Personal Data Sheet (HERE) and Work Experience Sheet (HERE).
How to Apply
Address Application To:
NAME : LILINDA C. PASCUAL
DESIGNATION : OIC-Director, Administrative Staff
TELEPHONE NUMBER : (02) 8631-0960 to 65; 8631-0966; 8631-0968 Local 21202 or 21203
E-MAIL ADDRESS : recruitment@neda.gov.ph
NOTES/REMARKS: Kindly include the keyword “APPLICATION” to your e-mail subject and specify the ITEM NUMBER, POSITION, and the STAFF where the vacant position is located. Please also note that due to the volume of applications received by this Agency, we will be inviting only those who are shortlisted to proceed with the recruitment process.
Only applications with COMPLETE requirements will be processed.
NOTE: “The NEDA adheres to the existing general policy of no discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion and/or indigenous group membership in the implementation of its recruitment, selection, and placement.”
NEDA PRIVACY NOTICE: “All personal information contained in any document received or transmitted herein shall be used solely for documentation and processing purposes within the NEDA and shall not be shared with any outside parties, unless with your written consent. Personal information shall be retained and stored by the NEDA within a time period in accordance with the National Archives of the Philippines’ General Disposition Schedule.”
NEDA History
The National Economic and Development Authority traces its beginnings to the creation of its forerunner, the NEC, under Commonwealth Act No. 2 that was approved by the National Assembly on 23 December 1935. The NEC’s principal mandate was to advise the national government on the formulation and adoption of a State economic program based on the policy of national independence. The Finance Secretary at that time was appointed the acting Chairman. In 1943, during the Second World War, while the country was under Japanese occupation, a National Planning Board was created under Executive Order No. 1, but this was replaced by the Economic Planning Board created under EO No. 46 of 1944, tasked to recommend measures for the economic development.
After the war, in response to the recommendation of the Government Reorganization Committee, the NEC was reconstituted in 1947 under Executive Order No. 94 of 1947, to serve as the government’s center of national economic planning. However, a period of inactivity followed when NEC personnel were detailed to the Philippine Council for United States Aid (PHILCUSA), which was organized in 1950 as part of the Quirino-Foster Agreement on the United States assistance for the Philippine development.
A new National Economic Council was created under EO 119 of 1955, pursuant to RA997 of 1954, thereby replacing the old NEC, even as the PHILCUSA was abolished under the same EO 119. The new NEC now included an Office of National Planning, Office of Foreign Aid Coordination, and the Office of Statistical Coordination and Standards. In 1960 under RA2699, the membership of the NEC was increased. In 1962, the Program Implement Agency, headed by a Director-General of Cabinet rank, was created under EO 17 to implement the government’s socioeconomic program and to undertake economic planning as well.
Pursuant to RA 5435 of 1968, which authorized the Office of the President of the Philippines to reorganize the executive department and the different government agencies, the Integrated Reorganization Plan of March 1972, was submitted to Congress. It provided for the creation of a National Economic Development Authority. This was realized the following year with the issuance of Presidential Decree No. 107 dated 24 January 1973, creating the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). With the creation of the NEDA, the functions of various socioeconomic bodies created by past administrations were now integrated under one government agency.
In 1987, the NEDA was reorganized under EO 230.
The National Historical Commission on the Philippines affirms NEDA’s founding date on December 23, 1935.
The National Economic and Development Authority is the country’s premier socioeconomic planning body, highly regarded as the authority in macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis and research. It provides high-level advice to policymakers in Congress and the Executive Branch. Its key responsibilities include:
- Coordination of activities such as the formulation of policies, plans, and programs to efficiently set the broad parameters for national and sub-national (area-wide, regional, and local development);
- Review, evaluation, and monitoring of infrastructure projects identified under the Comprehensive and Integrated Infrastructure Program consistent with the government’s thrust of increasing investment spending for the growing demand on quality infrastructure facilities; and
- Undertaking of short-term policy reviews to provide critical analyses of development issues and policy alternatives to decision-makers.
Source: National Economic and Development Authority