The Department of Science and Technology (abbreviated as DOST; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Agham at Teknolohiya), is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the coordination of science and technology-related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of science and technology in support of national development.
The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), the principal research arm of the government in food and nutrition, is one of the research and development institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). It was created under Executive Order No. 128 signed on January 30, 1987. As such, the Institute is committed to pursue the goals and objectives of the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN). The FNRI began as the Institute of Nutrition (IN), serving as a clearinghouse of data and information on food and nutrition by virtue of Executive Order No. 94 on July 1, 1947. With the creation of the National Science Development Board in 1958, the institute was renamed the Food and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC). In 1975, the Center became known as the Food and Nutrition Research Institute by virtue of Presidential Decree (PD) 733. From a modest workforce of eight (8), the Institute now boasts of 166 well-trained and committed regular staff members.
Under Executive Order No. 128 signed on January 30, 1987, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, consonant to the promotion of efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public services, is mandated to perform these functions: Undertake researches that define the citizenry’s nutritional status, with reference to the malnutrition problem, its causes and effects; Develop and recommend policy options, strategies, programs and projects for implementation by appropriate agencies; Diffuse knowledge and technologies in food and nutrition and provide S&T services to relevant stakeholders (as per E.O. 366, November 13, 2009).
As the lead agency in food and nutrition research and development in the country, the FNRI’s mission is the Provision of accurate data, correct information, and innovative technologies to fight malnutrition. Interestingly, the DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) is in need of highly competent staff, with high potential to occupy the following vacant positions.
One (1) Administrative Assistant II (Artist Illustrator II) (SG8/ Php 18,998 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-ADAS2-7-2004
- Education: Completion of two years studies in college or high school graduate with relevant vocational/ trade course
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Eligibility: Career service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
One (1) Information Systems Analyst II (SG16/ Php 38,150 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-INFOSA2-1-1998
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility
One (1) Senior Science Research Specialist (SG19/ Php 49,835 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-SRSRS-26-1998
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
- Training: 8 hours of relevant training
- Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility
One (1) Senior Science Research Specialist (SG19/ Php 49,835 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-SRSRS-32-1998
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
- Training: 8 hours of relevant training
- Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility
One (1) Administrative Aide IV (Accounting Clerk I) (SG4/ Php 14,993 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-ADA4-7-2004
- Education: Completion of two years studies in college
- Experience: None required
- Training: None required
- Eligibility: Career service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
One (1) Science Research Specialist I (SG13/ Php 29,798 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-SRAS1-39-1998
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Experience: None required
- Training: None required
- Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility
One (1) Science Research Specialist II (SG16/ Php 38,150 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-SRAS2-32-1998
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Eligibility: Career service (Professional)/ Second Level Eligibility
One (1) Administrative Aide VI (Clerk III) (SG6/ Php 16,877 Monthly Salary)
- Plantilla Item No.: FNRIB-ADA6-11-2004
- Education: Completion of two years studies in college
- Experience: None required
- Training: None required
- Eligibility: Career service (Sub-Professional)/ First Level Eligibility
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Source: Philippine Go
