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The Public Affairs Office of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is looking for three qualified individuals to fill-up the following vacant permanent positions:
1. Administrative Officer II (Information Officer I)
a. Item No: AFP-GHQC-ADOFII-149-2013
b. Education: Bachelor’s Degree
c. Training: None required
d. Experience: None required
e. Responsibilities:
-Assist in planning, developing, and crafting of public information materials, external and internal messages, and other public affairs collaterals, especially audio-visual presentations and promotional videos;
-Conceptualize, propose, and manage the creation of engaging contents for AFP social media platforms;
-Prepare storyboards, scripts, and interview points for promotional content;
-Assist in the management of AFP social media platforms;
-Assist in the execution of information and public relations activities like press conferences, in-office and studio interviews, and other media engagements.
2. Administrative Officer II (Information Officer I)
a. Item No: AFP-GHQC-ADOFII-148-2013
b. Education: Bachelor’s Degree
c. Training: None required
d. Experience: None required
e. Responsibilities:
-Assist in planning, developing, and crafting public information materials, external and internal messaging, and other public affairs collaterals;
-Handle administrative requests, prepare communications, and organize and schedule appointments;
-Set up meetings, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and take detailed minutes of meetings;
-Assist in the execution of information and public relations activities like press conferences, in-office and studio interviews, and other media engagements.
3. Administrative Assistant II
a. Item No: AFP-GHQC-ADAS2-147-2013
b. Education: Completion of two years studies in College or High School
Graduate with relevant vocational/trade course
c. Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
d. Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
e. Responsibilities:
-Assist in the preparation and processing of cash disbursement, purchase orders, and cash advance and liquidation;
-Assist in the preparation of financial reports and records and maintenance of manual books of accounts;
-Monitor contracts and obligations and ensure timely payment of subscriptions;
-Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records, including filing and archiving of documents;
-Assist in the overall execution of Office activities like press conferences, in-office and studio interviews, and other media engagements.
Interested applicants should signify their interest in writing by submitting an application letter with the following attachments not later than 15 March 2024:
1. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
2. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;
3. Performance rating in the present position for one (1) year (if applicable);
4. Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license; and
5. Photocopy of Transcript of Records/Diploma.
Incomplete submissions will not be entertained. Regrettably, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Qualified applicants are advised to address and send their applications to (email applications use the prescribed subject [Application_Full Name_Item Number]):
COLONEL XERXES A TRINIDAD PA(MNSA)
Chief, Public Affairs Office, AFP
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
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