Job Description
Job Title: Technical Assistants (TAs) for Research, Development and Extension (RDE)
CHED- Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS)
Reports to: HEMIS Technical Consultant (TC)
Job Summary:
The Technical Assistant/s that will be assigned to the Research Management Division (RMD) is responsible for providing technical support /assistance in the management and implementation of the various programs being implemented by the RMD; these include programs under the National Higher Education Research Agenda II (NHERA II). The Technical Assistant will provide assistance/ support in the implementation of the different RDE capacity building, mentoring, monitoring activities among others.
Essential Duties:
- Provide technical assistance in the development and management of the following :
a. Registry of faculty and researchers
b. Inventory of research laboratories/centers in higher education institutions (HEIs)
c. RAEMIS (Research and Extension Management Information System)
- Provide technical support to the RMD in the evaluation and monitoring of the RDE programs/projects under the CHED RDE Grants-in-Aid (GIA) program;
- Assist the RMD in the preparation of periodic technical reports/ accomplishment reports for the funded RDE programs.
- Work closely with the RMD and facilitate RDE capacity building activities (writeshops, conferences, fora, colloquium etc)
- Provide technical support in the crafting of RDE write-ups/reports/proceedings.
- Provide technical assistance in the development and conduct of mentoring activities / RDE capacity building activities for HEIs; and
Minimum Required Education & Experience
- With Masters’ Degree in Natural Science, Engineering and Social Science from a reputable higher education institution.
- At least four (4) years of relevant experience in RDE program/ project implementation in Higher Education Institutions.
- With relevant technical skills/experience in developing/crafting of training modules / workshops for research capacity building of HEIs.
- With knowledge on research methodologies, econometrics and statistical tools.
- At least four (4) years of relevant experience in program/project coordination/ collaboration with other institutions.
Skills & Abilities
- Highly organized and with the ability to multi-task and deliver outputs within specified timelines.
- Highly motivated and with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written, communication, organizational, coordination and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other similar programs.
Physical/Mental Demands
- Thinking, learning, and concentrating effectively and frequently communicating with other stakeholders inside and outside CHED.
- Ability to handle the stress associated in meeting frequent, multiple and tight deadlines,
- Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week as workload and deadlines may require,
- Ability to have regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
- Has the capacity to translate the vision, mission goals of the Commission including its programs and projects into attraction information campaign / advocacy that can reach the higher education stakeholders and position the Philippine Higher Education in the Global Map
- Operating a computer and other office machinery
- Open to travel not only in Metro Manila but also in other regions of the country.
- With sense of urgency and value the importance of communication by providing feedback as part of initiative without being told.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
