Intellectual Property Rights Specialist V
Plantilla Item No.: IPOB-IPRS5-01-2025
Place of Assignment: Office of the Director General
(Policy Research and International Affairs Division)
Salary Grade: SG 21 | Php 112,959
Appointment: Permanent
Qualification Standards
Education: Master’s degree or Certificate in Leadership and Management from the CSC/Bachelor of Laws
Training: Forty (40) hours of supervisory/management training and development intervention
Experience: Four (4) years of supervisory/management experience
Eligibility: CS Professional/ 2nd Level Eligibility/RA1080
Competency:
- Technical/Functional Competencies:
1. Advanced understanding of intellectual property laws, policies, and international frameworks to support sound and strategic policy positions.
2. Strong analytical and strategic capability in managing multilateral, regional, and bilateral IP engagements and negotiations.
3. Proficient in policy development.
4. Proficient in program planning, performance tracking, and results evaluation.
4. Capable of building collaborative relationships with government agencies, legislators, and international partners to advance institutional priorities.
- Leadership/Strategic Expertise:
1. Ability to analyze complex situations and develop innovative solutions that align with organizational goals.
2. Guides and manages changes within the bureau/office, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder engagement.
3. Fosters teamwork and collaboration.
4. Manages team performance and provides coaching to enhance individual and group outcomes.
5. Promotes a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides strategic leadership and supervision of the Policy Research and 1. Provides strategic leadership and supervision of the Policy Research and International Affairs Division (PRIAD), ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with IPOPHL’s strategic objectives.
2. Formulates and recommends policies, legislative initiatives, and positions on intellectual property matters, including the Philippines’ engagement in international forums, ensuring evidence-based and high-impact decision-making.
3. Reviews, evaluates, and provides strategic guidance on multilateral, regional, and bilateral IP engagements to advance IPOPHL’s mandate and national priorities.
4. Represents IPOPHL in inter-agency meetings, legislative hearings, and international negotiations, ensuring professionalism, accurate reporting, and alignment with governance standards.
5. Develops, monitors, and evaluates the Division’s work program and staff performance, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
6. Leads capacity-building, coaching, and mentoring initiatives to strengthen technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership competencies of staff.
7. Performs other related policy, advisory, or operational functions as delegated by the Director General.
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.