Results-driven project development professional with strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability. Skilled in strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Known for delivering projects on time and meeting evolving needs. Highly reliable and prepared to make significant impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Development Officer III
Department Of Social Welfare And Development
10.2024 - Current
Competency Assessment Tool Development for DSWD Academy Certification
Orientation for assessors and validation
Staff Supervision and Coaching Benchmarking with Stakeholders in relation to Assessment and Certification
DSWD Academy Communication Plan
Preparation of Memorandums, Reports and other documents
Coordinate and assist in the planning and coordination of activities related to accrediting Learning Service Providers within the Academy based on required standards;
Review and evaluate applications, coordinate assessment teams, facilitate assessment visits, prepare assessment reports and recommend certification status;
Assists in the preparation of audit reports as required;
Maintains a record of necessary files and documentation, organizes files and databases, tracks certification statutes, and updates records as needed;
Provide guidance on compliance requirements, and sharing best practices;
Respond to queries or concerns;
Support the division’s quality assurance efforts and documents related activities if necessary;
Ensures timely submission of reports to Supervisors and relevant stakeholders
Collaborates and works effectively with team members within the division and across different departments or divisions within the Academy.
Provide support in the accreditation process of Competency-certified SWD Professionals;
Undertakes complete staff work and provides evaluation, technical inputs/recommendations on received documents in accordance with existing rules, policies and parameters set by the agency; and
Performs other tasks as may be required by the Division Chief e.g. attends to meetings, documents minutes as may be required, represents divisions in Technical Working Groups etc.
Project Development Officer IV
Department Of Social Welfare And Development
11.2023 - 09.2024
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinated with various departments to gather essential data for informed decision-making during project development stages.
Lead the drafting, formulation, and enhancement of policies, guidelines, and tools related to assessment, auditing, certification, and accreditation of learning service providers.
Develop comprehensive audit and compliance checklists, assessment criteria, rubrics, and accreditation standards that incorporate social work values such as human dignity, social justice, and rights-based approaches, ensuring they align with the standards required for the practice of social work and related fields.
Ensure that assessment systems and tools are aligned with global best practices and national standards for certification and accreditation, considering frameworks from international social work organizations (e.g., IFSW, NASW). Reflect social welfare imperatives in education and training and adapt to changes in societal needs, including trends in community welfare and development.
Conduct audits and assessments of learning service providers and subject matter experts to ensure compliance with established social welfare standards and the ethical expectations of the profession. Promote culturally relevant and socially responsive practices that ensure inclusive, equitable, and just delivery of services and learning interventions.;
Provide oversight in the preparation and review of audit and assessment reports, ensuring accuracy and thorough evaluation of providers.
Develop mechanisms to monitor learning service providers' compliance with accreditation requirements and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure that courses, programs, and assessments meet or exceed industry standards, particularly in areas that intersect with social welfare practice. Establish benchmarks that reflect both academic rigor and practical applicability in addressing social issues, community development, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
Lead the formulation and execution of continuous improvement initiatives based on audit and evaluation results to enhance program quality.
Establish performance metrics and monitoring systems to assess the effectiveness of the programs and courses accredited by DSWD Academy.
Performs other tasks necessary to the operations of the Academy as may be assigned by the Division Chief.
Assistant Department Head
Provincial Government of Bulacan
04.2012 - 05.2023
Developing, implementing, and coordinating social welfare and development programs and projects
Work to alleviate poverty, protect the vulnerable, and promote the overall well-being of individuals and communities within the province. This includes providing direct assistance, technical support, and advocating for policy changes related to social welfare
GFPS-TWG Chairperson, VAWC and TIP Focal Person, Devolution Focal Person, ISO internal Auditor, CMGP Focal Person, and other technical programs
Leads in the monitoring and evaluation of all GAD programs, projects and activities for the Provincial Government of Bulacan
Write correspondences and write-ups for circulation
Facilitates the implementation of the gender mainstreaming efforts of the agency through the GAD planning and budgeting process.
Evaluating the performances of subordinates.
Formulates policies and rules in the office.
Formulates agency GAD Plans, Programs, and Budget in response to the gender gaps and issues faced by their clients and constituencies, women and men employees, following a gender audit, gender analysis, and review of sex- disaggregated data.
Assists in the capacity development of and provides technical assistance to the agency and as needed, to officers in the offices or units.
Writing reports to the Commission on Audits and complying with the Audit Observation Memorandum.
Prepares and leads in the budget preparation for the agency's programs, projects, and activities.
Coordinate with the GFPS of its attached agencies, bureaus, and regional offices, especially in preparing, consolidating, and submitting GAD Plans and budgets.
Keeps track of how GAD-related programs, activities, and projects are being carried out at this Medical Center and recommends changes to enhance the effectiveness of GAD PAPs GFPS activities.
Provides regular updates and recommendations to the head of the agency or ExeCom on the activities of the GFPS and the progress of agency GAD mainstreaming activities based on the feedback and reports of the various units of the agency.
Facilitates the implementation of the gender mainstreaming efforts of the agency through the GAD planning and budgeting process.
Evaluating the performances of subordinates.
Formulates policies and rules in the office.
Formulates agency GAD Plans, Programs, and Budgets in response to the gender gaps and issues faced by their clients and constituencies, women, and men employees, following a gender audit, gender analysis, and review of sex-disaggregated data.
Assists in the capacity development of and provides technical assistance to the agency and, as needed, to officers in the offices or units.
Writing reports to Commission on Audits and complying with the Audit Observation Memorandum
Drafting GAD Codes and other technical documents
Resource person for GAD-related topics such as gender analysis tools, GAD Planning and Budgeting, and VAWC- related topics
Created the Best Practices in GAD, especially the
Monitoring and Evaluation of the GAD PPAs
Checks programs, projects and activities plan and budget.
Facilitates and Resource Person for GAD, VAWC etc.
Education
J.D. - Law
Jose Rizal University
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
08-2027
Ph.D. - Public Administration
La Consolacion University Philippines
Bulacan
08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
La Consolacion University Philippines
Bulacan, Province Of Bulacan, Philippines
03-2021
Master of Arts - Business Administration
Baliuag University
Bulacan
03-2018
No Degree - Social Work
Michigan University, Edx
Michigan, USA
01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of The Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
08-2002
Skills
Communication (verbal and written)
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Research and analytical skills
Project management
Strategic planning
Time management
Collaboration and teamwork
Adaptability and flexibility
Attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Leadership and decision-making
Multitasking and prioritization
Interpersonal skills
Presentation and public speaking
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Zoom / MS Teams / Google Meet facilitation
Learning Management Systems (eg, Moodle, Google Classroom)
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet)
Project Development Officer II at DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD)Project Development Officer II at DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD)
Project Development Officer II at Department Of Social Welfare And DevelopmentProject Development Officer II at Department Of Social Welfare And Development