WE’RE HIRING! Training Officer

Applications will be reviewed as they come in until a successful candidate is identified.

Location: Onsite – Philippine Social Science Center, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City

Term: Full-time – Flexible 40 hours a week

Salary: Salaries at the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) are dependent on applicable salary scales, and internal pay policies including equity considerations and budget. Due to how salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, PSSC has moved away from salary negotiation processes for any candidate. We will make our best offer, and it will be the same regardless of the candidate. 

Benefits: Upon regularization, medical and life insurances. Paid time off (15 vacation days, and  15 sick days). 13-month pay. Mandatory contributions. Contribution to retirement savings. Etc.

About PSSC: 

The Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) is a private, non-stock, not-for-profit umbrella organization of professional social science societies and social science research and training institutions in the Philippines.

Established in 1968, its mission is to advance the Philippine social sciences and, at the same time, serve as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogues and activities. PSSC continues to be of service to the social sciences community by giving financial support to its member-organizations in holding their national conferences; provides supplementary funds for the conduct of research and conference presentation abroad; organizes training workshops on timely and relevant topics; and recently, established the Social Science Ethics Review Board (SSERB) that promotes ethical standards and practices in social science research. It also generates new knowledge through the conduct of research and publication of books.

About this Role

The Training Officer has the following responsibilities:

1. Identify the training needs of the social scientists and the staff through surveys, interviews, or assessments
2. Design and develop training programs that align with the PSSC’s strategic goals, in collaboration with subject matter experts
3. Work closely with subject matter experts in social science fields to ensure training content is accurate and up-to-date
4. Implement training sessions by coordinating logistics for training sessions, including budget, scheduling, venue arrangements, and trainers and participant communication
5. Incorporate innovate technology and e-learning tools into training programs where applicable
6. Lead the monitoring and evaluation of training programs
7. Provide secretariat support to Philippine Migration Research Network, which includes scheduling and documenting its monthly Steering Committee meetings, organizing its conferences and other academic events, keeping membership records, and accepting membership applications
8. Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to enhance personal and professional knowledge
9. Lead the collaboration and partnerships with other organizations to expand training programs
10. Lead the conceptualization and establishment of a PSSC training institute
11. Lead the conduct of conferences, including but not limited to the National Social Science Congress
12. Provide secretarial support to PSSC meetings, lectures, and conferences, including documentation of proceedings as needed, and
13. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Head of PDMS or the Executive Director.
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Qualifications

1. Knowledge, skills and abilities
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skill
   • Knowledge of GSuite, MS Office, virtual meeting programs
   • Familiarity with PSSC and its member-associations
   • Able to work well in a multi-task environment, independently and with a team
   • Able to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
2. Other personal qualities
   • Honest
   • Hardworking 
   • Meticulous/detail-oriented 
   • Resourceful
   • Diligent
3. Training and experience
   • Master’s degree or at least MA units in any social science discipline
   • At least one-year relevant work experience

How to Apply:

You will need to submit a current CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for PSSC. Please include “Training Officer – Surname” in the subject line of the email and submit the above to recruitment@pssc.org.ph.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in until a successful candidate is identified.

If you’re intrigued by this position but feel like you don’t fit the profile precisely, please still apply. You can ask questions or seek further information to feel able to apply by writing to info@pssc.org.ph 

We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.