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PHL reaps gold in Int’l Earth Science Olympiad

The Philippines medal haul in the most prestigious math and science competitions in the world continues as four high school students net gold, silver and bronze medals in the recently concluded 5th International Earth Science Olympiad.

Taking home honor for the Philippines from Modena, Italy where the competition was held were gold medalist Williard Joshua Jose of Philippine Science High School (PSHS) Main Campus, silver medalists Christoper Jan Landicho of PSHS Bicol Region Campus and Charles Kevin Tiu of St Jude Catholic School in Manila and bronze medalist John Allan Olesco of Aquinas University Science High School. Jose won a silver medal in last year’s IESO held in Nigeria.

The winning team was mentored by Prof. Miguel Cano of Bicol University and Dr. Marietta de Leon. PSHS Main Campus Director Dr. Helen Caintic joined as an observer.

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As of 29 October 2021

Republic of the Philippines 
Department of Science and Technology 
Science Education Institute

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANT POSITIONS
As of 29 October 2021

The Science Education Institute is in need of highly competent and with potential applicants for the following vacant positions: 

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION (FAD)

No.: 1
Position Title: Accountant II
Item No.: SEIB-A2-1-2005
Salary Grade: 16
Annual Salary: Php 439,536.00
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial reports of operation of the agency, monthly statements of authorized appropriations, expenditures and unexpended balances of research projects per COA and other regulation;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports/remittance to Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR);
• Draft correspondence for review of the Chief Accountant;
• Handle general ledger and all special journals and subsidiary journals to monitor accuracy of the accounts;
• Reconcile subsidiary accounts with General Ledger Accounts, the Treasury Account, and the Current and Checking Accounts of the Agency as required by the COA rules and regulations;
• Review and process the reports of collection, disbursement and related documents to monitor adherence to proper fund management;
• Examine and analyze supporting documents of vouchers for legality, priority, correctness of account codes and properly approved by the authorities to ensure proper disbursement of expenditures; and
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time for effective and efficient delivery of service of the Institute.

Qualification Standards

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business Administration major in Accounting/ Bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
• Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
• Eligibility: RA 1080
• Competency
  • Core Competencies
    • Exemplifying Integrity;
    • Delivering Service Excellence; and
    • Solving Problems and Making Decisions
  • Functional Competencies
    • Financial Management; and
    • Internal Audit Management

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION (STSD)   

No.: 2
Position Title: Science Research Specialist II
Item No.: SEIB-SRAS2-2-2010
Salary Grade: 16
Annual Salary: Php 439, 536.00
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and develop digital content for promotional and/or information, education, and communication (IEC) activities, including presentations, infographics, press releases, magazine, among others of the Patriot Project.;
• Lead the development and maintenance of project website and social media account;
• Prepare communications, memoranda, speeches, press releases and write-ups related to the conduct of various activities under the project;
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and initial reports relative to the implementation of the project;
• Assist in planning, development and implementation of Values Formation Program and other activities under the project;
• Assist in gathering and processing of data for research activities of the project;
• Assist in coordinating with relevant sectors and institutions in the implementation of the project; and
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time for effective and efficient delivery of service of the Institute.

Qualification Standards:

• Education: Bachelor's degree relevant to the job
• Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
• Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
• Eligibility: Career Service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility
• Competency:
  • Core Competencies
    • Exemplifying Integrity;
    • Delivering Service Excellence; and
    • Solving Problems and Making Decisions
  • Functional Competencies
    • IEC Materials Development and Management;
    • Monitoring and Evaluation;
    • Oral and Written Communication; and
    • Documents and Records Management 

SCIENCE EDUCATION AND INNOVATIONS DIVISION (SEID) 

No.: 3
Position Title: Senior Science Research Specialist
Item No.: SEIB-SRSRS-2-1998
Salary Grade: 19
Annual Salary: Php 579,756.00
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, develop and monitor programs and activities for capacity building in science and mathematics education;
• Collaborate with institutions for the implementation of teacher trainings or science education programs;
• Establish and maintain linkages, local and international, with relevant sectors and institutions for collaborative undertakings in science education;
• Assist in the review and revision of operational procedures and processes for the implementation of projects of the Division;
• Prepare technical and financial reports related to implementation and monitoring of projects of the Unit; and
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time for effective and efficient delivery of service of the Institute.

Qualification Standards

• Education: Bachelor's degree relevant to the job
• Training: Eight (8) hours of relevant training
• Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience
• Eligibility: Career Service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility
• Competency
  • Core Competencies
    • Exemplifying Integrity;
    • Delivering Service Excellence; and
    • Solving Problems and Making Decisions
  • Functional Competencies
    • Collaboration and Networking;
    • Project Management;
    • Monitoring and Evaluation;
    • Technical Training Administration; and
    • Oral and Written Communication

SEI highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants including Persons With Disability (PWD) and members of the indigenous communities irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identity. Ramps and elevators are available for mobility and Lactation Room is available to accommodate breastfeeding mothers.

Those who are INTERESTED and QUALIFIED may apply for the abovementioned position. A letter of application must be submitted together with Personal Data Sheet (PDS) and Work Experience Sheet, Photocopy of Official Transcript of Records, Diploma, Certificates of Eligibility or Board Results, Certificates of Trainings Attended including the Description of Trainings, and Performance Evaluation Report/Individual Performance Commitment and Review (IPCR) or its equivalent for the Last Two (2)  Rating Periods, to the Human Resource Management Unit, Finance and Administrative Divison, 1st Level Science Heritage Building, DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. not later than 26 November 2021.

Previous applicants may update their applications/submit lacking documents.  Applications with COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS will be evaluated and ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be notified.

Sgd. JOSETTE T. BIYO
Director IV
Date Posted: 04 November 2021