MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

• Formulates and updates the Authority’s Information Systems Plan (ISP) in accordance with the guidelines provided by the National Computer Center (NCC).
  

• Establishes standards and specifications in the procurement of computer hardware and software for the use of the different RCs and ensure compliance thereof.
  

• Undertakes investigation and studies on management information systems requirements of the different RCs.
  

• Undertakes the development, design, installation, revision and maintenance of manual and computerized management information system of the organization.
  

• Develops and installs computer programs and other EDP requirements of various RCs.
  

• Develops and implements systems and procedures in the generation of management information and port statistics.
  

• Undertakes the analysis of various port statistics.
  

• Performs Foreign Desk functions for the Authority.
  

• Performs other related functions.

MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Management Services Division

• Formulates policies and guidelines relative to the generation, management and maintenance of port statistics and related data.
  

• Plans and manages the conduct of researches and studies on statistical concepts, techniques and methodologies applicable to ports.
  

• Designs statistical survey/questionnaire forms and formulates the methodology for their implementation and the consolidation and analysis of their results.
  

• Undertakes projection of future trends, such as demand forecasts, economic trends, industrial growth rates and other factors essential in the delivery of port planning, operations and management services.
  

• Operates and maintains data bank and library covering relevant operational data/indicators for ports under the PPA port system.
  

• Identifies and establishes linkages and coordinates with appropriate maritime/trade organizations or groups, both domestic and foreign, on various information and resource requirements.
  

• Provides liaison/documentation assistance to PPA officials and employees participating in local or foreign conventions/conferences, meetings and similar activities.
  

• Develops, documents and updates performance standards for all RCs.
  

• Provides technical assistance to the different offices in the development and implementation of office performance standards.
  

• Develops and recommends work flow standards to improve organizational efficiency and productivity.
  

• Designs and conducts appropriate training programs for various EDP users.
  

• Performs other related functions.

MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Information Technology Division

• Operates and maintains data bank and computer library services.
  

• Evaluates, recommends, installs, manages and maintains communications interfaces among various users within the organization and with other entities.
  

• Undertakes the design, development, installation, revision and maintenance of both manual and computerized management information systems as well as internet applications and procedures in coordination with users.
  

• Provides computer operations services to users.
  

• Formulates and implements guidelines on the evaluation, acquisition and utilization of computer hardware and software by the different units in the organization.
  

• Undertakes preventive maintenance of computer hardware and peripherals at the Head Office and other Manila-based operating units.
  

• Performs other related tasks.