PROJECT TECHNICAL STAFF III (Research Analyst)
SALARY GRADE:
SG-18
Gross Salary (Basic + 20% Premium) = Php 52,417.20
NO OF VANCANCY/IES:
One(1)
SCOPE OF WORK:
The technical staff will provide support and assistance to the following core activities and programs of the UniFAST Secretariat: (i) policy research (ii) strategy development; (iii) data collection, management, and analysis of collected primary and secondary data; (iv) monitoring of all UniFAST programs and activitiesand (iv) conduct, oversight, or administration of process/program evaluation and/or assessment studies. He/She will be working on a daily basis at the UniFAST Secretariat office and will report to the Executive Director and/or project leader of the corresponding UniFAST core activity the technical staff is assigned to.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in the fields of Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or any of the Social Science or Physical Science programs;
- At least 3 years relevant work experience in the fields of economics, human development such as education, skills development, health economics, and labor economics, and community development and with knowledge of and experience in government program operations and/or monitoring and evaluation methods and implementation;
- 8 hours of relevant training;
- Career service professional;
- Adequate background on database development and management;
- Strong proficiency in data processing and econometric analysis and has familiarity with computer applications used in economic analysis;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications; and
- Commendable communication skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director and/or project leader, the research analyst-technical staff will:
- Undertake tasks such as the conduct of literature search and review, qualitative research using various methods, quantitative analysis including the collection, cleaning and processing of various types of datasets using the appropriate statistical software and other necessary research applications and software;
- Assist in the drafting of technical notes, policy briefs, research papers, background notes and presentations,
- Assist in the development, updating, and improvement of the UniFAST primary and/or consolidated databases;
- Assist in the conduct of quality, validation, and accuracy checks on the outputs of the UniFAST Secretariat including but not limited to collected/consolidated database, technical reports, policy-research results, monitoring reports, and assessment and evaluation reports;
- Properly document all research-related activities, which will serve as important reference or inputs to management reports;
- Perform monitoring activities, both from the central office and on the field, as needed; and
- Provide other technical support as may be requested by the Executive Director and/or project leader.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
Client Orientation - Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so.
Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner
Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work.
OTHER USEFUL SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills - Possesses a demonstrated track record of working with sectoral data and analytical tools and models to conduct analyses and produce user-friendly written outputs; understands underlying fundamental statistical concepts
Knowledge and Experience in the Development Arena - Understands policy-making process.
Education Knowledge and Experience - Possesses strong analytical and technical skills, including an understanding of the core human development data sets, indicators, tools for analysis of this data, and the use of evidence for policy.
Integrative Skills - Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of current sector.
Technical and Quantitative Skills - Some level of experience in conducting independent research and analytical work related to: (i) human development, (ii) policy design; (iii) risk and vulnerability; (iv) monitoring and evaluation of government programs.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
- Application Letter
- Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212 Revised 2017)
- Certificate of Employment
- Certificates of Tranings Attended (if there are any)
- Certified true copy of Transcript of Records
- Certified true copy of PRC license or Civil Service Eligibility (if any)
TO: ATTY. RYAN L. ESTEVEZ
Officer-In-Charge, Office of the Executive Director IV
Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education
Bldg E UP Ayala Land Technohub, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Send your applications to: careers.unifast@ched.gov.ph / unifastsecretariat@ched.gov.ph
NOTE:
- Applicant/s with incomplete documents will not be processed.
- Open to all qualified applicants regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation.
- In accordance to Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 14, s. 2018 "2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions, Revised July 2018".
