Prepare quarterly report on O&M of NIS for database management information system;
Analyze progress of O&M activities (target vs. actual) of NIS and pinpoint deficiencies/discrepancies and recommend measures for improvement if necessary;
Assist in the conduct of periodic field inspection to verify progress of O&M activities and recommend solutions to problems encountered;
Collate and consolidate vital information from O&M Report of NIA to be publish in the Annual Report;
Evaluate monthly O&M reports and prepare draft of memorandum to the Head of Operation and Maintenance of irrigation systems calling their attention on the discrepancies/deficiencies noted in the submitted reports;
Evaluate irrigation efficiency of NIS considering water requirements, irrigation losses, methods of water distribution and utilization of rainfall;
Prepare and update the corporate performance appraisal;
Coordinate with sectors in the formulation and review of thrusts and strategies; supervise the consolidation, integration and alignment of these strategies with corporate objectives;
Identify challenges faced by the agency; determines agency’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT);
Supervise the preparation and updating of the long-term indicative irrigation development program;
Supervise the assessment of impact of indicative irrigation targets on the national and regional status of irrigation development, and on the country’s food production program;
Prepare policy, position and issue papers; supervise the review and evaluation of policies proposed by other NIA units;
Review key result areas and performance indicators in relation to corporate mandate, objectives, thrusts and strategies; review criteria for evaluation of corporate performance;
Monitor development goals and policies relative to irrigation and determine possible effects on the agency;
Review the preparation and updating of Medium-Term Public Investment Program (MTPIP), Comprehensive & Integrated Infrastructure Program (CIIP), and Budget Strategy (BS);
Formulate/update the programming guidelines and standards for the preparation of annual budget proposal in conformity with the changing priorities & strategies of the agency and national government;
Review the preparation of previous year program allotment, obligations, physical accomplishment of projects included in the proposal of annual funding;
Review the consolidated annual irrigation program together with their physical and financial requirement;
Supervise the preparation, revisions and updating of budget proposal forms, briefing materials and various documents including justifications of projects included in the proposed annual capital outlay program;
Review the preparation of the quarterly work and financial plan and agency performance measures based on approved GAA; request alignment of funds and additional budget including justifications of projects in the approved GAA;
Assist the Division Manager in hearings, meetings in relation to Planning and Annual Budget Proposal conducted by DA, DBM and Congress;
Make title cards and graphic illustrations such as graphs, art diagrams, etc. from Factual data for use in film and slide, documentaries/annual reports;
Design exhibits displays and mobile photo exhibits;
Design trophies, plaques, certificates for use in the Central and Regional/Project Offices;
Make research on the latest trend of artworks for publications and other media materials;
Help in the evaluation of work of other Artist Illustrators and layout artists;
Newspaper scanning;
Design and conceptualization/layout for NIA Publications. (Annual report, NIA Digest);
Prepare computer graphics materials for filing/printing of NIA publications;
Prepare layout for Ads/Streamers (computer graphics);
Review/Evaluate/Consolidate the annual procurement plans of various operating units of Central Office and Field Offices and C.O. based Special Projects for effective materials programming and bulk purchase schedules;
Prepare reports on periodic materials forecast based on statistical and economic trends;
Study, evaluate and analyze bids or offers of technical and complex requirement of the agency and recommends the bid considered most advantageous to the agency;
Evaluate requests for price adjustment, extension of delivery period, amendments and other changes in the original contract;
Implement the plans, programs, policies, guidelines and procedures pertaining to procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, spare parts and contract services, and monitor implementation;
Supervise the corporate-wide procurement in accordance with established rules and regulations;
Conduct periodic review and evaluation of purchasing systems and design and formulate/develop policies in order to simplify procedures on the procurement of goods and services;
Plan and direct activities involving training and career development of personnel;
Participate in the administration of revised policies in personnel mechanisms relative to the functions of the section;
Conduct research, special study or survey designed to improve existing employee training and career development;
Supervise/review/check the preparation of communications/memoranda/office circulars/ replies to various queries which involve interpretation of laws, rules and regulations on employee training and career development;
Direct the processing of both local and foreign trainings of employees;
Coordinate with TESDA, JICA, KOICA for foreign trainings and CSC/CSI and DAP, etc. for sponsorship or for a training fee depending on the needs of the Agency;
Review personnel policies and programs, flow charts, standard operating procedures and direct preparations of handouts/lecture materials/manuals on training and career development;
Guide / advise and supervise lower-level personnel on more effective methods and techniques in personnel transaction works;
Review interpretation of applicable rules, regulations and opinions regarding personnel; and provide suggestion on courses of action to be taken on matters such as those involving appointment, promotion, protest, and other related works;
Review initial evaluation / analysis conducted on the appointment, promotion, transfer, deployment, protest, complaints, queries, etc.;
Prepare reports, memoranda and official communications of complicated nature involving research and interpretation of procedures and guidelines;
Conduct survey, study, research for basis of formulating policies, as well as to improve current personnel trends;
Review personnel policies and programs, flow charts, standard operating procedures and preparation of handouts / lectures / materials / manuals;
