The Field Office is headed by one (1) Regional Director. The Regional Director is assisted by two (2) Assistant Regional Directors. One for Operations and one for Administration. There is a total of eight (8) divisions at the Field Office, namely:
- Policy and Plans Division
- Promotive Services Division
- Protective Services Division
- Disaster Response Management Division
- Financial Management Division
- Administrative Division
- Human Resource Management Division
- Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Division
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
The Regional Director has the authority and the responsibility for the exercise of the mandate of the Department and the discharge of its powers and functions, and thus shall exercise supervision and control of the region; she shall be on the lead in the executive determination of policy plans, in the direction, coordination, and supervision of administrative, technical/operational, and developmental activities of the region in the most economically effective management of resources and cost-effective utilization of fund.
The Office of the Regional Director (ORD) consists of the Regional Director and the Assistant Regional Directors, together with personnel in their immediate offices; while the ORD proper is composed of the Regional Director and her direct staff; along with the one-man team Internal Audit Unit (IAU), the Regional Information Officer of the Social Marketing Unit (SMU), the Social Technology Unit (STU), and the Policy and Plans Division (PPD).
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS
To lead in the development and management of social protection programs and services, and in orchestrating the effective implementation of core poverty reduction programs such as the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program, Sustainable Livelihood Program, and KALAHI-CIDSS NCDDP through various strategies and approaches; and responsible in facilitating the convergence effort of the Department in coordination and collaboration with other DSWD clusters, line agencies, and other concerned offices/organizations.
Divisions:
- Protective Services Division
- Promotive Services Division
- Disaster Response Management Division
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
To provide leadership, staff expertise, and support in the management/administration of financial resources, facilities, and the physical structure, personnel requirement and administration, supplies, and other logistical management of procurement activities in a manner that is transparent, accountable, proactive, results-oriented, and value adding to the stewardship of the DSWD Field Office’s resources.
Divisions:
- Financial Management Division
- Administrative Division
- Human Resource Management and Development Division
POLICY AND PLANS DIVISION
To provide leadership in the formulation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and plans of the Department and of the social protection sector along social welfare and development and social safety nets; coordinate and facilitate inter-office, inter-bureau, and inter-agency meetings and other bilateral agreements relative to the monitoring of compliance to regional and international commitments/instruments in line with social protection particularly on social welfare and social safety nets; coordinate the development and promotion of the Department’s policy reform and legislative agenda and in conducting basic and policy researches; and provide leadership and/or secretariat support to various technical working groups (TWGs) and interoffice bodies within and outside the Department.
Sections:
- Policy Development and Planning Section
- National Household Targeting Section
- Regional Information and Communications Technology Section
- Standards Section
PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIVISION
This division supervises, monitors, and provides technical assistance and resource augmentation for responsive and efficient implementation of social welfare and development (SWD) programs and projects.
This division ensures the protection of the valuable sectors.
Sections:
- Capacity Building Section
- Crisis Intervention Section
- Community-based Section
- Supplementary Feeding Program Management Office
- Social Pension Program Management Office
- Adoption Resources and Referral Unit
- Minors Traveling Abroad
- Center-based Section
- Provincial SWAD Team
PROMOTIVE SERVICES DIVISION
To ensure efficient and effective operational linkages with the Sustainable Livelihood Program, KC-NCDDP, and other national programs of the DSWD within the region through responsible planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluation.
Regional Project Management Offices:
- Sustainable Livelihood Program Management Office
- KALAHI-CIDSS Program Management Office
DISASTER RESPONSE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
To lead in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of all disaster response efforts including the provision of augmentation support to LGUs during disaster or calamity in the form of relief, rehabilitation, and recovery services in accordance with RA 10121, also known as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act for 2010.
Sections:
- Disaster Response and Rehabilitation Section
- Regional Resource Operations Section
- Disaster Response Information and Management Section
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION
To provide an efficient and effective financial plan to support the Department’s Programs/Activities/Projects aimed at achieving its desired outcome and mandate; develop and implement policies and guidelines for the effective, efficient, and economical management of financial resources of the Filed Office; manage financial and related non-financial information system to ensure timely compliance with reporting requirements of oversight agencies and statutes, and to support or provide management with relevant information and advice/options in decision-making process; and the evaluation and analysis of the operating performance of various responsibility centers of the Field Office.
Sections:
- Accounting Section
- Budget Section
- Cash Section
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
To ensure provision, maintenance, and management of logistical requirements to support the Department in the attainment of its vision and mission; develop policies and formulate plans and programs related to the provision of logistical services and personnel administration; ensure provision of services related to property management, record management, maintenance of facilities and vehicles, operation of transportation, communication, utility services, and supervision of janitorial and security services; ensure appropriate management systems and procedures are in place for economical, efficient, and effective services; and direct all activities pertaining to procurement, planning, and contract management and monitoring.
Sections:
- Property and Supply Section
- Procurement Section
- Records Management Section
- General Services Section
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
To address the Field Office workforce requirements and ensure the well-being of personnel towards greater employee productivity and overall organizational effectiveness by leading the development of policies and systems relative to human resource planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, human resource needs assessment, career development, and employee welfare and labor relations, and personnel administration.
Sections:
- Personnel Administration Section
- Learning and Development Section
- Human Resource Planning and Performance Management Section
- Human Resource Welfare Section