Call for applications: Research and Project Assistant II

Call for Applications: Research and Project Assistant II

Terms of Reference

Position: Research and Project Assistant II (project-based full time)
Unit: Ateneo School of Government (ASOG)
Location: SDC Complex, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave. Quezon City
Duration: Probationary period of 3 months (subject to regularization)
Report to: Program Manager
Program: Tobacco Control and Governance

I. Description

The Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) is the public sector arm of the Ateneo de Manila University. The School’s long-term mission is to teach and work with effective and ethical public servants. It aims to contribute in building a prosperous, sustainable, just, and happy communities in the Philippines, empowered by democratic, participatory, transparent, and accountable governance institutions and processes.

As a graduate school for leadership and public service, ASOG's academic and executive education programs bridge the gap between classroom wisdom and real-world policy decision-making and governance. Through its research and extension programs, and its work with public, private, and community organizations, ASOG continues to develop and foster innovative ideas and approaches in areas such as leadership, poverty eradication, climate change, social accountability, and politics.

II. Tasks and Functions

The Ateneo Policy Center (APC), in collaboration with the Department of Health – Disease Prevention and Control Bureau (DOH-DPCB), is implementing a project to develop the National Action Plan or Infrastructure Plan for Smoking Cessation in the Philippines. Activities involve development of a benefit package for smoking cessation, writing an operational plan, and creation of a monitoring and evaluation framework among others. 
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Research and Project Assistant II shall assist in the implementation of projects on research areas under the Tobacco Control and Governance portfolio. In particular, the Research and Project Assistant II is expected to:

- Provide overall technical assistance in the implementation of the tobacco control and governance program activities under the general supervision of the Project Coordinator and Program Manager;
- Execute research activities, such as conducting review and analyses of literature, data gathering (may include the development of research instruments; conduct of field interviews, surveys, FGDs, review of literature, etc.), data analysis, and research writing;
- Prepare financial and administrative documents and reports related to the program activities;
- Assist in the development and curation of materials related to research dissemination, uptake efforts, stakeholder presentation, and social media postings of the tobacco control and governance program;
- Assist in preparing, managing, and implementing program events such as fora, dialogues, and stakeholder consultations.
- Assist in monitoring and surveillance of the implementation of the activities based on the work plan;
- Assist in logistical preparations in support of the program activities and events;
- Assist in coordination with local partners and international funders;
- Attend and assist in meetings related to the program development and implementation;
- Assist in preparing updates related to the program development and monitoring, and evaluation;
- Prepare reports, documents, presentations and other tasks needed in support of the overall project implementation; and
- Serve as the alternate of the Project Coordinator or Program Manager in events and activities.

III. Description of Education, Competence, and Required Experience

- Bachelor's degree in public health, development studies, economics, public policy, health science, or any related field  (an advanced university degree is an advantage);
- At least two years of work experience;
- Thematic familiarity with health governance and institutions;
- Project management experience is an advantage;
- Graphics presentation and research communication skills are an advantage;
- Can efficiently handle and deliver outputs with minimal supervision;
- Has good written and interpersonal communication skills in English, and good interpersonal communications skills in Filipino;
- Has excellent organizational skills and is able to contribute to team research processes; and
- Must be able and willing to travel outside Metro Manila for official business/fieldwork activities.

IV.  Application Requirements

All interested applicants must submit the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of intent addressed to Ivyrose S. Baysic, Head of Ateneo Policy Center

Please submit the required documents via email to policycenter.asog@ateneo.edu and tobaccocontrol.asog@ateneo.edu. Kindly use the following subject line: [SURNAME] – APC Research and Project Assistant II – Tobacco Control”. The deadline for the submission of applications is on January 20, 2026.