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TITLE OF THE PROGRAM 2023 AFOCO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE PARTNERSHIP (STEP) PROGRAM
PROGRAM DETAILS The Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) is an intergovernmental organization in Asia, aimed at strengthening regional forest cooperation by transforming proven technology and policies into concrete actions in the context of sustainable forest management to address the impact of climate change
SPONSOR Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO)
DURATION 03-27 July 2023
QUALIFICATIONS Interested applicant shall possess the following qualification requirements of the DENR:

  • Has held permanent plantilla position for at least two (2) years in the DENR at the time of application;
  • Has obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;
  • Has been performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study/travel being applied for;
  • Has no pending administrative case;
  • Has no pending application and nomination for other study and non-study trips;
  • Has not exceeded four (4) official foreign travel within a year;
  • Has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels;
  • Has rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;
  • Must be willing to conduct a master’s thesis aligned to the priority programs of the Department or related topics to be identified/approved by the DENR;
  • Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation;
  • Must not be a delinquent scholar; and
  • In good mental and physical health.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS The nominee shall submit the following requirements to Career Development Division-HRDS:

  • Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
  • Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
  • Service Record;
  • Certificate of no pending administrative case;
  • Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:
    • has no pending scholarship nomination;
    • has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;
    • has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels.
  • Updated Personal Data Sheet, with Work Experience Sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and
  • Self Certification of official Travel History for the past 24 months.
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION 17 March 2023
REMARKS The DENR HRDC shall screen and select qualified candidates to the program. Selected Candidates will be notified and endorsed to the AFoCO STEP Program, to proceed with the application/admission process.

For interested applicant, you may submit your documentary requirements here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNKEoFI7QpjD8HMIlSE7AelCxZaZ5Urgjh931AM6gGDLSLUw/viewform

Copy of Signed Invitation Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nB-WHj_0synLuW52e5K8jC-HGsqsZd5u/view?usp=share_link

Should you need further information about the requirements, please communicate with the HRDC Secretariat at email address: hrdcs2020@gmail.com or telephone: (02) 8927-9107 or VOIP 1063.