Department of Agriculture (DA) Biotechnology Program Office (Biotech) Program Implementation Unit (PIU)

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Virtual Brown Bag Session activities

   • • Handle coordination activities related to the implementation of the session

     • Assist in the confirmation of invited audience

     • Assist in the confirmation of Project Leaders attendance

     • Ensure proper recording of the virtual session

     • Provide technical assistance in the conduct of the virtual session

2. Article writing

   • • Draft a full article/s based on the line-up of projects to be featured for the month

     • Draft a media release on the same project

     • Prepare a social media post (with infographic) of the same project

     • Coordinate with the Chair of the IEC, the Project Leader, and the Director for the vetting of the materials

     • Revise, as necessary, the materials (full article, media release, and social media post)

3. Others

   • • Create/Develop infographics on the technologies to be featured monthly

     • Assist in identifying relevant post on biotechnology to be shared on the social media page

     • Update and post supervised social media content

     • Assist in other IEC related activities

     • Assist in the development of storyboard and AVP prototype for the Program’s profile video

Outputs Expected from the Interns

1. 1. Full assistance provided in the implementation of the virtual bag sessions from July to September 2020

   2. Six full project articles shared and published

   3. Six project articles for media/press release

   4. Six social media post (with infographic)

   5. Six infographics created/developed

   6. Post in the Program’s social media page, with clearance, information relevant to biotechnology

   7. Assisted in other IEC related activities

   8. Assisted in the development of storyboard and AVP prototype for the Program’s profile video

Qualifications

1. Must have advanced communication skills (writing and verbal)

2. Must have strong interpersonal skills

3. Must have time management skills

4. Ability to Adapt

5. Ability to analyze and evaluate situations

6. Can work at a minimum supervision

7. Knowledgeable in video editing

Requirements

1. A desktop/laptop with a working camera and microphone

2. A stable internet of at least 2mbps internet connection

Application process and schedule

The schedule is open. The application process may immediately start upon the opening of the internship program.

1. Endorsement letter from the Chair of the CDC Internship Committee

2. Intern’s letter of intent with simple resume

3. Interview

4. Acceptance

Internship Supervisor

Ms. Annalyn L. Lopez

Director-Coordinator

DA Biotech Program Office