Free Computer Courses for OFWs and Dependents

The Blas F. Ople Center in Pasay City welcomes enrollees for the free computer classes for OFWs courtesy of Microsoft. This is a ten-day course, from 9 AM to 4 PM, on MS Word, MS Excell, MS PowerPoint, Internet Usage, etc. Call 833-5337 to know more.

Company Overview

The Blas F. Ople Policy Center, a non-government organization that assists OFWs, received a grant from Microsoft to put up 3 Tulay Centers, namely: one in ARMM, another in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the third at the Ople Center itself with address at: 2295-A Wycliff Townhomes Roberts Street Pasay City.

Mission          

To provide free computer classes to OFWs and their dependents with priority given to seafarers

Email 

blasoplecenter@hotmail.com,   Phone: +63 83353378339562

Website        

http://www.blasoplecenter.com

Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Microsoft-Tulay-Ople-Center/154759591201855?sk=wall

New US Embassy Job Opening: Protocol Assistant

The U.S. Embassy in Manila is seeking an individual for the position of Protocol Assistant in the Protocol Office (PROT).

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: P 382,034 per annum (Starting salary)

Basic Function Of Position

• Maintains the Embassy Contact Database (ECD) which contains more than 12,000 active records.
• Implements set ECD guidelines by monitoring entries on a daily basis, beta testing program capabilities, complex filtering of data as required by users as well as ensuring post event status.
• Analyzes procedural computer program needs to derive specific output for increased efficiency.
• Attends to administrative requirements of the Protocol office including assistance on events preparation and on-site Protocol duty for events, and other clerical assistance in the unit’s day-to-day operations.
• A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. (Contact extension number 5169 of HR Office); or email mnlper@state.gov

Qualifications Required

• All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
• Completion of bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism, International Studies, Advertising or Marketing is required.
• Two years work experience in public relations that included conceptualizing, organizing, and implementing events, has exposed the applicant to an extensive network of contacts, and which requires advance knowledge and skills in computer applications are required.
• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading English and Tagalog language is required.
• Knowledge of Philippine society and institutions is required.
• Advanced level of skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite, internet and software is required.

To Apply

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

• Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
• A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 – 24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B below for more information); plus
• Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
• All Ordinarily Resident (OR) applicants must submit a copy of proof of their work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration (e.g. Alien Certificate of Registration, Immigrant Certificate of Registration).
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit Application To

Human Resources Office, Chancery Annex Building, Room 300, American Embassy Manila

Telephone: (632)301-2000 ext. 5169

Fax: (632)301-2399, Attention: HR Office

E-mail: mnlper@state.gov (please send as an MS Word attachment)

Closing Date For This Position: October 21, 2011

Philippine Daily Inquirer Job Fair Oct 19-20

What: Philippine Daily Inquirer Career Expo 2011

When: October 19 & 20, 2011, 10am to 7pm

Where: Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta Mall, Makati City

Free admission!

Go To Japan For Free: 10,000 Trips To Give Away!

Do you want to visit Japan, the land of the rising sun but don’t want to burn a hole in your pocket? Well, who would have thought that there would come a day when it would be possible for a foreigner to travel to Japan for free. Yes, the Japan Tourism Agency announced that they will give 10,000 free trips to foreigners next year. This move aims to revive their tourism industry after the continuing nuclear disaster.

Those who want to be avail of the free trips will be required to submit an online application. They are yet to announce the link where one can submit application. Applicants would also be required to indicate the areas of Japan that they'd like to visit, and winners will be asked to write reports about their trips, to be published on the Internet.

For those who are worried about the country's nuclear disaster, the government has said that "Japan is safe except for the immediate vicinity of the crippled plant, where work crews are still trying to bring the facility to a cold shutdown."

Work in Japan as Sales Representative (High Salary)

OFW Job: 30 Sales Representative For Japan (120,000 Salary Per Month)       

Qualifications

Female, not more than 25 years old

At least Bachelor's / College Degree

With or without experience

Job Description and Requirements

Sales Representative for Japan (120,000 pesos monthly salary)

Female only, age 20-25

Newly graduates or graduated from UST, De Lasalle, UP or Ateneo from 1 or 2 yrs ago

Excellent oral and written English proficiency

Willing to work in Japan

High Competencies in the following:

     * Team Work

     *Customer Orientation

     *Communication

     *Planning Execution

     *Professionalism

For those who might be interested, kindly send your resume to rsalazar@pniitsolutions.com

Agency Information

Agency Name: PNI International Corp.

POEA License No.:    POEA-013-LB-011008-R

Address: 2nd Floor Rm.210 Strata 2000 Bldg Emerald Ave, Ortigas Center  Pasig City, Metro Manila

Tel. No.: (02)6315206;(02)6877498

Travel Exit Clearance of Seafarers Now Required

The POEA released a new advisory  that now requires all departing seafarers to validate their exit clearances at the Labor Assistance Center (LAC). This will be effective November 1, 2011.

The previous POEA advisory, Memorandum Circular No. 3 that exempts seafarers from the requirement of validation of exit clearance at the LAC is no longer valid starting Nov 1. The POEA change the rule because  the deployment reports submitted by manning agencies are significantly low.

The licensed agencies can forward to the LAC a list of their departing seafarers and the departure dates in advance to ensure speedy and smooth validation of their exit.

DOLE Job Fairs on October and November 2011

Check out the schedules of local and overseas job fairs for the month of October, November, and December 2011. The schedule below is taken from the website of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

 

Note: The job fair schedule may change anytime without prior notice so one should always confirm the schedule with the organizer.

 

Job Fair: October 2011

 

Region	Date of Job Fairs	Place of Job Fairs	Type of Job Fairs	Organizer
Region 4B	October 15, 2011, Saturday	Victoria Municipal Gymnasium, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro	Local/Overseas
Region 6	October 7, 2011 Friday     October 14, 2011 Friday	Amigo Plaza Mall, Iznart Street, Iloilo City   Passi City Covered Gym, Passi City, Iloilo	Local/Overseas         Local/Overseas	PESO-Iloilo City/ABS-CBN     PESO-PassiCity
Region 10	Oct.20-21, 2011 Thurs.-Fri.	Mambajao Gym	Local/Overseas	LGUs of Camiguin, Mambao, Camiguin

 

 

Job Fair: November 2011

 

Region	Date of Job Fairs	Place of Job Fairs	Type of Job Fairs	Organizer
Region 4B	November 11, 2011 Friday	Divine Word College, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro	Local/Overseas
Region 6	November 9, 2011 Wednesday     November 23, 2011 Wednesday	Iloilo Capitol Ground, Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iloilo City   SM City Mall, Mandurriao, Iloilo City	Local/Overseas         Local/Overseas	PESO-Iloilo Province     Ateneo de Iloilo
Region 10	November 25, 2011 Friday	Legislative Building	Local/Overseas	LGU Opol