Administrative Assistant I
Plantilla Item No.: IPOB-ADAS1-6-2010
Place of Assignment: Financial Management and Administrative Services (Office of the FMAS Assistant Director)
Salary Grade: SG 4 | Php 20,482
Appointment: Permanent
Qualification Standards
Education: Completion of two-year studies in college (prior to 2018) or completion of Grade 12/Senior HS (starting 2016)
Training: None required
Experience: None required
Eligibility: CS Sub Professional/ 1st level eligibility
Competency:
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Technical / Functional Expertise:
1. Skilled in administrative and secretarial support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and preparation of reports, correspondence, and presentations for executive offices.
2. Proficient in records management, filing, document control, and digital archiving, ensuring accurate tracking, retrieval, and compliance with confidentiality, data privacy, and archival standards.
3. Capable of supporting operational functions such as logistics, procurement coordination, budget monitoring, and liquidation, adhering to COA, DBM, and IPOPHL regulations.
4. Proficient in office productivity software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools) for reporting, data management, and communications.
5. Knowledgeable in internal and external communication protocols, including coordination with government agencies, private sector partners, and creative industries.
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Leadership / Strategic Competencies:
1. Maintains professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive information and executive-level matters.
2. Demonstrates organization, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple administrative tasks effectively.
3. Supports efficient workflow and decision-making by monitoring deadlines, commitments, and action items arising from meetings, directives, and communications.
4. Contributes to a collaborative and high-performing office environment by coordinating with internal units and external stakeholders.
5. Exhibits adaptability and learning agility to embrace evolving office processes, digital tools, and administrative innovations. -
Residency Requirement:
Preferably resident within Metro Manila or within commuting distance to the IPOPHL Main Office to ensure reliable, timely, and consistent support for the Office of the FMAS Assistant Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Assistant Director, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of daily activities, priorities, and commitments.
2. Assists in day-to-day operations, including record keeping, logistics, procurement coordination, budget monitoring, and liquidation in compliance with COA, DBM, and IPOPHL rules and regulations.
3. Manages the Assistant Director’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and official engagements, including scheduling, coordination, and follow-up actions to ensure timely execution of decisions and directives.
4. Serves as the primary custodian of the Assistant Director’s records and documents, maintaining proper filing, tracking, retrieval, and compliance with records management and confidentiality requirements.
5. Prepares, drafts, formats, encodes, and proofreads correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations, and other official documents for the Assistant Director’s review and signature.
6. Handles incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and official documents, ensuring appropriate routing, prioritization, and follow-through.
7. Prepares and disseminates communications to internal and external stakeholders, maintaining active coordination with partners and managing the directory of contacts within the government, private sector, and creative industries.
8. Performs hands-on computer-based tasks using office productivity tools (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases) to support reporting, coordination, and information management.
9. Prepares minutes of meetings, terminal reports, and other documentation necessary to ensure the proper recording, follow-up, and smooth execution of the Office’s programs, activities, and projects.
10. Coordinates with internal units, bureaus, and external stakeholders on behalf of the Assistant Director to facilitate information flow, meeting arrangements, and administrative requirements.
11. Assists in monitoring deadlines, commitments, and action items arising from meetings, directives, and official communications to support the Assistant Director’s effective decision-making and oversight.
12. Maintains professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and executive-level matters.
13. Performs other administrative and support functions as may be assigned to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Office of the Assistant Director and the effective delivery of its mandate.
HOW TO APPLY
IPOPHL adheres to the principles of merit, fitness and equality (no discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity or political affiliation) in the implementation of its Recruitment, Selection and Placement. Likewise, IPOPHL values the confidentiality of your personal information and adheres to the Philippine Government's Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules and regulations.
Step 1: Prepare the following documents in PDF format
This Office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants to apply, which include persons with disability (PWD) and members of the indigenous communities, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identities and/or expression, civil status, religion, and political affiliation. This Office does not discriminate in the selection of employees based on the aforementioned pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunities Principle (EEOP).
Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents in PDF format and send to the address below not later than January 15, 2026, Thursday.
1. Application letter with specific position title and plantilla item number;
TO ENSURE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS ARE PROPERLY RECORDED:
For subject: Indicate position and Plantilla Item No. being applied for
2. Updated Resume with picture;
3. Fully accomplished and notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet and recent passport-sized or unfiltered digital picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025); digitally signed or electronically signed;
4. Copy of Performance rating in the last rating period, if applicable. Accepted IPCR are either of these periods only: January to June 2025 OR July to December 2025;
5. Copy of proof of eligibility/rating/license; and
6. Copy of Transcript of Records and Diploma
Furthermore, qualified applicants must fill out the IPOPHL Employment Application Form, that can be accessed through this link:
ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS must be submitted via email (careers@ipophl.gov.ph) and addressed to:
MA. LEA CRISELDA SJ. ANOLIN
OIC Director, FMAS
IPOPHL
(02) 7238-6300/ careers@ipophl.gov.ph
Step 2: Send via email
Email your application letter and all the documents listed to:
*Only complete application documents submitted on or before the deadline will be processed.



