We’re hiring: Membership and Linkages Officer
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- Application Closing Date: 26 January 2024 at 11:59PM, or until a successful candidate has been identified
Location: Onsite – Philippine Social Science Center, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Term: Full-time – Flexible 40 hours a week, Fixed-term contract
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. The salary range for this position is between PhP 25,000 to PhP 30,000 (gross).
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; providing supplementary funds for the conduct of research and conference presentations abroad; organizing 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.
The Membership and Linkages Officer will perform the following functions:
- Schedule, organize and document the following meetings:
- Board of Trustees (BOT) – quarterly;
- Executive Committee (ExeCom) – monthly;
- Working Committees (Research, Finance, Building, Property and Grounds, Membership, By-laws, and Ad-Hoc) – by schedule, and
- General Membership Meeting – annual
- Coordinate the new composition of the BOT and the election of ExeCom members every two years
- Ensure upkeep of files, documents related to the PSSC members, BOT, Execom, Committees and other relevant documents
- Lead the preparation and dissemination of the PSSC Annual Report
- Monitor the compliance of member-organizations with PSSC’s membership requirements and their journal publications
- Administer PSSC Conference Award Program
- Disseminate information on PSSC’s and its member-organizations’ conferences and other activities, together with the Communications Officer
- Invite social science organizations to be PSSC Associate Members
- Assist the Executive Director in forging linkages
- Provide secretariat support to member-organizations, including but not limited to Philippine Economic Society
- Provide secretariat support to PSSC meetings, lectures, and conferences, including documentation of proceedings as needed, and
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
1) Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of MS Office programs, GSuite 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
- Bachelor’s degree in any social science discipline
- Preferably with least one-year work experience in a social science profession
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 “Research and Publications Officer – Surname” in the subject line of the email and submit the above to recruitment@pssc.org.ph by 26 January 2024, 11:59PM.
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.
- Application Closing Date: 26 January 2024 at 11:59PM, or until a successful candidate has been identified
Location: Onsite – Philippine Social Science Center, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Term: Full-time – Flexible 40 hours a week, Fixed-term contract
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. The salary range for this position is between PhP 25,000 to PhP 30,000 (gross).
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; providing supplementary funds for the conduct of research and conference presentations abroad; organizing 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.
The Membership and Linkages Officer will perform the following functions:
- Schedule, organize and document the following meetings:
- Board of Trustees (BOT) – quarterly;
- Executive Committee (ExeCom) – monthly;
- Working Committees (Research, Finance, Building, Property and Grounds, Membership, By-laws, and Ad-Hoc) – by schedule, and
- General Membership Meeting – annual
- Coordinate the new composition of the BOT and the election of ExeCom members every two years
- Ensure upkeep of files, documents related to the PSSC members, BOT, Execom, Committees and other relevant documents
- Lead the preparation and dissemination of the PSSC Annual Report
- Monitor the compliance of member-organizations with PSSC’s membership requirements and their journal publications
- Administer PSSC Conference Award Program
- Disseminate information on PSSC’s and its member-organizations’ conferences and other activities, together with the Communications Officer
- Invite social science organizations to be PSSC Associate Members
- Assist the Executive Director in forging linkages
- Provide secretariat support to member-organizations, including but not limited to Philippine Economic Society
- Provide secretariat support to PSSC meetings, lectures, and conferences, including documentation of proceedings as needed, and
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
1) Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of MS Office programs, GSuite 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
- Bachelor’s degree in any social science discipline
- Preferably with least one-year work experience in a social science profession
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 “Research and Publications Officer – Surname” in the subject line of the email and submit the above to recruitment@pssc.org.ph by 26 January 2024, 11:59PM.
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.
- Application Closing Date: 26 January 2024 at 11:59PM, or until a successful candidate has been identified
Location: Onsite – Philippine Social Science Center, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Term: Full-time – Flexible 40 hours a week, Fixed-term contract
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. The salary range for this position is between PhP 25,000 to PhP 30,000 (gross).
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; providing supplementary funds for the conduct of research and conference presentations abroad; organizing 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.
The Membership and Linkages Officer will perform the following functions:
- Schedule, organize and document the following meetings:
- Board of Trustees (BOT) – quarterly;
- Executive Committee (ExeCom) – monthly;
- Working Committees (Research, Finance, Building, Property and Grounds, Membership, By-laws, and Ad-Hoc) – by schedule, and
- General Membership Meeting – annual
- Coordinate the new composition of the BOT and the election of ExeCom members every two years
- Ensure upkeep of files, documents related to the PSSC members, BOT, Execom, Committees and other relevant documents
- Lead the preparation and dissemination of the PSSC Annual Report
- Monitor the compliance of member-organizations with PSSC’s membership requirements and their journal publications
- Administer PSSC Conference Award Program
- Disseminate information on PSSC’s and its member-organizations’ conferences and other activities, together with the Communications Officer
- Invite social science organizations to be PSSC Associate Members
- Assist the Executive Director in forging linkages
- Provide secretariat support to member-organizations, including but not limited to Philippine Economic Society
- Provide secretariat support to PSSC meetings, lectures, and conferences, including documentation of proceedings as needed, and
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
1) Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of MS Office programs, GSuite 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
- Bachelor’s degree in any social science discipline
- Preferably with least one-year work experience in a social science profession
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 “Research and Publications Officer – Surname” in the subject line of the email and submit the above to recruitment@pssc.org.ph by 26 January 2024, 11:59PM.
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.
