Supervise the efficient performance of the various activities of the Property Section;
Update/Implement the policies and guidelines on property management of NIA; receipt, storage, issuance, disposal, control, physical inventory taking of NIA properties; reconciliation of property accountabilities of Field/Project Offices and Central Office personnel for clearance purposes;
Conduct studies and compile statistical data to determine maximum stock level, economic order quantities and re-order points of inventory items to ensure balanced stocking and availability of stocks;
Prepare/Recommend the proposed annual budget and supplies/materials budget estimate of the Section;
Prepare/Recommend training programs on inventory, utilization and disposal of properties/equipment; act as resource person for Central and Field Office personnel training/conference/workshop;
Supervise and coordinate the technical and administrative functions of the division;
Review the updated design and criteria, guidelines and procedures for dissemination to Region, Project and Field Offices;
Plan and direct the review of detailed design prepared by consultants for irrigation projects; complete design of the rehabilitation of irrigation systems structures; irrigation networks, layouts, canal designs, design of canal structures, small diversion dams, etc. submitted by field offices;
Supervise all activities pertaining to pre-qualification of bidders and analysis for bids for recommendation/submittal to domestic and international bidding committees;
Plan, direct and supervise the work of the division tasked in conducting audits of fiscal and operating controls of the agency as well as special studies and investigations relative to financial and operational matters;
Establish and develop internal auditing standards, guidelines and procedures for guidance in work performances and discipline of the audit staff;
Plan and develop the conduct of audit of accounting, financial and operating controls of the Agency to ensure effective control of disbursements, receipts, property and other assets of agency and performing periodic audit of book of accounts and other business records;
Review the evaluation of complex and controversial reports of COA and other agencies on audit of the NIA and evaluate replies of audited concerned regarding audit findings and render comments and recommendations;
Participate in special audit and investigative assignments either jointly or separately with other departments regarding highly sensitive and controversial financial and property matters;
Review written audit reports and if necessary discuss with auditors and the appropriate management sector the conclusions and recommendations in the audit findings prior to completion and final approval of the audit report;
Check and monitor if auditors have conducted follow-up review to ensure that the corrective measures were implemented;
Plan and coordinate the conduct of training seminars and workshop to develop skills and strengthen the capability build-up of the internal audit system of the agency;
Plan and coordinate the preparation of annual goals, objectives and performance targets of the organization and management auditing unit and recommend approval for implementation;
Review and evaluate audit analysis of existing management practices, problems and deficiencies and other records relative to organization, systems and procedures, and activities of various organizational units of the agency and recommend revisions and restrictive measures for improvement;
Review and evaluate report of findings and recommendations of internal audit inspection and examination of administrative organization of the agency;
Plan and supervise the conduct of internal audit of existing organization structures , functions, staffing pattern, manning standards of the different units of the agency;
Review written internal audit reports and status of audit being conducted;
Review and evaluate existing methods and procedures of the different organizational units and recommend revisions to simplify the system of work flow;
Check and review the complete organizational proposals submitted by newly approved foreign assisted and/or locally funded projects and prepare transmittal for approval to NIA Board and DBM;
Assign the conduct of inventory for project completion report of phasing out projects and review draft of report submitted by the inventory team;
Establish devices to improve and strengthen the agency internal control system to determine weaknesses and inadequacies and recommend corrective measures;
Review and evaluate audit plans of fiscal and operating controls of the agency and supervise special studies and investigations relative to financial and operational matters;
Lead the discussion with internal audit team the conduct of financial and operations audit; advice staff on need for changes in scope, objectives, audit procedures and how to resolve audit issues encountered;
Review, discuss and finalize internal audit plans with internal audit staff and submit proposal for recommendation and approval;
Review written internal audit reports and status of audit being conducted; ensure proper review and checking of all disbursements;
Supervises pre-audit of all transactions and ascertain strict compliance and adherence to established policies and procedures;
Train new internal auditors and rate the work performances of audit staff;
Review institutional development plans on the formation, development and functionality sustenance of irrigator’s organizations;
Check monitoring feedback on institutional development activities and guidelines on irrigator’s associations;
Supervise the evaluation of organizational and developmental activities of irrigator’s organization prior to organization/re-organization/strengthening and provide necessary recommendations;
Review regional plans and programs on institutional development and prepare plans and programs and monitor institutional development activities relative to the formation, development and sustenance of the functionality maintenance of irrigators organizations;
Prepare monitoring guidelines on the formation, development and functionality sustenance of irrigators organizations;
Prepare necessary feedback on Institutional Development Program (IDP) activities;
Evaluate organizational and developmental activities of irrigators organizations prior to turnover of O&M management responsibilities of an irrigation system as part thereof and provide necessary recommendations;
Assist in the preparation of regional plans and programs on institutional development;
Provide technical assistance to field units in IDP implementation;
Assist in the conduct of staff development trainings and monitor and evaluate program accomplishments;
Undertake maintenance and repair works, to avoid interruptions, for the communications facilities and computer systems of the dam and reservoir complexes, flood and weather forecasting stations, and field, project and central offices;
Maintain complete and functional tools in every main responsibility center and facility station for ready use in routine calibration, repair, maintenance and testing of communications facilities including photocopying, security and computer systems;
Prepare maintenance and repair rules for electronic equipment for observance by concerned staff in dam and reservoir complexes, flood and weather forecasting stations, field, project and central offices, and database development centers;
Orient counterpart and concerned staff in dam and reservoir complexes, field, project and central offices, flood and weather forecasting stations, data processing centers, and pumping plants on routine maintenance practices for electronic equipment;
Perform inspection and installation jobs for communications equipment acquired by the Agency including allied equipment like personal computers, photocopying machines, security cameras, facsimile machines and audio-visual gadgets;
