PROJECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT IV

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree of Chemical Engineering, or any Engineering and Science-related Courses.

· At least one (1) year of relevant experience on technology transfer and project management is an advantage.

· At least eight (8) hours of relevant training on technology transfer and project management is an advantage.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant office productivity tools like Canva.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, and possesses strong interpersonal and coordination skills.

· Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive technical reports, user manuals, process documentation, speeches, presentation, and communication materials.

· Capable of designing, piloting, and implementing data collection tools such as surveys, interviews, and assessment forms; ensures methodological soundness and ethical data gathering from DOST attached agencies, universities, and researchers.

· Proficient in processing and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, and creating clear, insightful visualizations and dashboards using tools like Excel, Power BI, and canva for evidence-based decision-making.

· Capable of designing and managing projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting in alignment with project timelines and deliverables.

· Demonstrates excellent analytical thinking and research skills, with strong attention to detail in conducting needs assessments, value chain mapping, and technology deployment evaluations.

· Skilled in engaging with diverse stakeholders from industry, government, and communities through consultations, workshops, and focus group discussions

· Adept at facilitating collaborative discussions and building consensus.

· Proven ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and deliver outputs with minimal supervision, especially in fast-paced and field-based project environments.

· Organized, proactive, team player, adaptable to circumstances, committed, teachable, and fast learner.

· Willing and able to work in flexible environments, including fieldwork and dynamic office-based tasks.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide technical, administrative, and operational support in managing assigned projects and activities related to technology promotion, technology intellectual property protection, technology transfer and commercialization, research and development management, development of S&T and M&E tools, and project management, among others.

· Perform secretariat tasks including documentation, coordination, and facilitation of evaluation meetings for licensing transactions (fairness opinion assessment of publicly funded technologies), evaluation of research and project proposals, project meetings, consultation and other engagements with internal and external stakeholders, focus group discussion, training, and seminars.

· Provide technical and administrative support in monitoring the projects of the DOST Regional Offices, including periodic progress/accomplishment reports.

· Assist in the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of technology transfer and technology promotion activities, e.g., training, FGDs, innovation summits, technology fairs and exhibits, business matching, and technology marketing campaigns.

· Assist in drafting the operational manual, terms of reference, and development of S&T and M&E project-related tools.

· Assist in gathering materials and data in support of the implementation and documentation of the project activities that are being coordinated with the DOST Regional Offices and Office of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations.

· Assist in providing R&D and technology transfer-related assistance for universities and research institutions.

· Assist in the conceptualization and building up the content of project Portals.

· Perform meeting and event moderation, event management, and presentation.

· Draft technical reports, training and monitoring reports, minutes of meetings, office correspondence, writeups for digital platforms and in-print, presentation materials, and speeches/messages.

· Prepare government procurement and budget-related documents, and ISO documentation.

· Maintain the project databases, portals/website, and project files.

· Establish a good working relationship/network with the concerned unit/core groups in the DOST Regional Offices and other partner agencies for coordination.

· Provide technical and administrative support in the special activities, events, or ad-hoc committees of the Planning Unit.

Perform other tasks as may be assigned and deemed necessary from time to time.