We’re hiring: Research and Publication Officer

Application Closing Date: 20 June 2025 at 11:59 PM, 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

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  PhP 25,000 to PhP 30,000.

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 Research and Publication has the following responsibilities:

1. Assist the PDMS Head in conceptualizing and preparing research proposals and implementing research projects
2. Coordinate and layout publications, including but not limited to the following:
   1. One Social Science Journal
   2. National Social Science Congress Book output 
   3. Doing Social Science 2
   4. Conference monographs, proceedings or publication output
3. Provide secretariat support to research networks, which includes scheduling and documenting its monthly Steering Committee meetings, organizing its conferences and other academic events, keeping membership records, and accepting membership applications, as needed
4. Provide secretarial support to PSSC meetings, lectures, and conferences, including documentation of proceedings as needed, and
5. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the PDMS Head or Executive Director.

Qualifications

1. Knowledge, skills and abilities
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skill
   • Knowledge of GSuite programs, MS Office 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
  • At 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 Publication Officer – Surname” in the subject line of the email and submit the above to recruitment@pssc.org.ph by 20 June 2025, 11:59 PM. 

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.