Careers | Base Bahay Foundation

BASE is seeking an Architect to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and planning building projects, preparation of the Bill of Materials (BOM), Bill of Quantities (BOQ), coordinating the construction process, inspecting construction sites, collaborating with other professionals, researching and developing new techniques and materials, and communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the design team to create innovative and sustainable housing solutions.
• Develop architectural designs and construction drawings for residential projects.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and project requirements.
• Conduct site visits and assessments to support project implementation.
• Work closely with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture preferable
• Preferably with exposure to Bamboo construction and design
• Professional license or certification as an Architect.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design software.
• Strong design and technical skills with a focus on sustainability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in residential or community-based projects is preferred.
• Fluency in English is preferable, and knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, portfolio, and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position to Head of HR/Finance, Tanya Canlas tanya.canlas@base-bahay.com Please include “Architect Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.


Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BASE is seeking Structural Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and analyzing structural components and systems, ensuring their integrity, safety, and compliance with relevant building codes and regulations, as well as collaborating with architects, designers, and construction teams, conducting site inspections and assessments to support project implementation, and providing technical guidance and support to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and analyze structural components and systems for residential projects.
• Ensure structural integrity, safety, and compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and construction teams to develop efficient structural solutions.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to support project implementation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering.
• Professional license or certification as a Structural Engineer.
• Several years of experience in structural design, and should have a deep understanding of building codes, construction materials, and design software.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, or similar programs.
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles and building codes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in residential or community-focused projects is a plus.
• Fluency in English is preferable, and knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, portfolio, and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position to Head of HR/Finance, Tanya Canlas tanya.canlas@base-bahay.com Please include “Structural Engineer Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.


Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BASE is seeking a Bamboo Academy Training and Learning Officer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the training and learning programs for the Bamboo Academy, ensuring that all activities align with BASE’s goals and objectives. The Bamboo Academy Training and Learning Officer will work closely with internal teams and external partners to design and deliver high-quality training and learning programs that promote the use and production of bamboo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the training and learning programs for the Bamboo Academy.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to design and deliver high-quality training and learning programs.
• Identify training and learning needs and opportunities and develop appropriate programs.
• Develop training materials and resources, including online resources, manuals, and guides.
• Deliver training programs and workshops to trainees.
• Monitor and evaluate training and learning programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of training and learning activities.
• Stay up-to-date with trends and developments in the bamboo industry and incorporate them into training and learning programs.
• Manage communication channels with trainees, trainers, and partners to ensure that information is shared

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, education, training, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in training and learning program management, preferably in a related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Knowledge of training and learning program design and evaluation.
• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position to Head of HR/Finance, Tanya Canlas tanya.canlas@base-bahay.com Please include “Bamboo Academy Training and Learning Officer Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.


Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. (BASE) is looking for a Training and Marketing Intern who has a background in social media and event management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post social media content to BASE social media accounts
• Edit simple videos or graphics for social media with direct supervision of the Marketing and Communications Officer
• Assist BASE on events or visits of various organizations
• Support the Marketing and Communications Department’s day-to-day operations

Qualifications:

• Taking up Communication, Journalism, or any related course
• Knowledgeable in MS Office
• With knowledge in Adobe software

Interested applicants should submit their resume, portfolio, and a cover letter to Training and Marketing Manager, Pao Tapawan at pao.tapawan@base-bahay.com. Please include “Training and Marketing Intern Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.


Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Head of Codes and Standards is a technical specialist at the heart of BASE’s mission to mainstream bamboo as a construction material. The Officer translates bamboo research data into formal technical documents, manuals, guidelines, and standards, and actively works to embed these into Philippine national regulations and international standards frameworks. This is a highly specialized role that sits at the intersection of structural engineering, technical writing, and regulatory advocacy, requiring someone equally comfortable behind a desk drafting code language and in a meeting room representing BASE before government agencies and international bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft Technical Documents for Bamboo as a Construction Material:

• Write and develop technical manuals, design guides, and standards based on BASE’s research data on bamboo, covering material properties, structural behavior, connection design, and construction detailing.
• Interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards, including the NSCP, NBCP, ISO, ICC, NDS, ASTM, and other applicable references, to ensure all documents are technically rigorous and code-consistent.
• Maintain systematic version control of all technical documents, incorporating revisions as new research findings emerge or regulations are updated.

Drive Bamboo into National and International Regulations

• Work directly with Philippine government agencies, including DPWH, DTI-BPS, DHSUD, and the ASEP to co-draft code provisions, annexes, and regulatory issuances that formally recognize bamboo as a structural building material.
• Represent BASE in international standards-development processes, contributing to and influencing technical committees at ISO, regional standards bodies, and multilateral development forums focused on bio-based construction materials.
• Develop and submit technical position papers, code proposals, and supporting documentation to advance bamboo provisions within national and international regulatory frameworks.
• Build and maintain active working relationships with government engineers, code committees, academia, and international bamboo and standards networks.
• Prepare briefing materials and technical presentations for regulatory meetings, international conferences, and stakeholder consultations.
• This role requires occasional international travel to participate in standards-setting engagements and technical working groups.

Key Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering (required).
• Experience in structural design, materials research, or technical standards development is an advantage.
• No need for prior experience with bamboo, timber, or other bio-based structural materials.

Technical Skills

• Strong grasp of structural engineering fundamentals, material behavior, structural analysis, load paths, and connection design.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply building codes and standards.
• Competence in technical writing, able to produce precise, well-structured standards documents and design guides from raw research data.
• Familiarity with the structure and language of formal codes and standards (how provisions are numbered, cross-referenced, and annotated).
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite; familiarity with structural analysis software is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English, capable of drafting publication-quality technical documents and engaging credibly in international regulatory settings.
• Ability to present and defend technical positions clearly to diverse audiences: structural engineers, government regulators, policy makers, and international standards committees.
• Sharp analytical thinking and meticulous attention to detail, precision in language matters when writing code provisions.
• Collaborative and self-directed, with strong follow-through on long-horizon deliverables. Comfortable with international travel and sustained cross-cultural professional engagement.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to the Head of Admin and Finance, Tanya Canlas at tanya.canlas@base-bahay.com and Head of the Base Innovation Center, Dr. Nischal Pradhan at nischal.pradhan@base-bahay.com. Please include “Head of Codes and Standards Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.

Base Bahay Foundation is seeking a temporary Procurement and Logistics Officer (4 months) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing resource allocation, ensuring value for money, and supporting the effective implementation of projects and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides overall supervision and coordination of staff and activities in the procurement of conventional materials and logistics concerns.
• Identifies and evaluates suppliers located within Metro Manila. For local suppliers near to the project sites, the Project Managers will help in the evaluation and canvassing of materials.
• Ensures that BASE will work with competent and reliable suppliers in terms of quantity, availability and quality of the goods.
• Arranges transportation of purchased materials, making sure that these will not cause delay on the construction schedule.
• Conducts inspection and quality checks of materials and get samples from suppliers to ensure that the material has complied with the approved specs.
• Monitors use of materials and resources and ensures quality record keeping protecting BASE from incurring losses by minimizing fraud and waste.
• Establishes and maintains records of procured materials per project and generate analyses of procurement trends, pricing and other factors affecting procurement.
• Ensures consistent communication, coordination and responsiveness of all teams regarding status of procurement and logistics activities in their respective sites.
• Prepares and conducts Request for Quotations (RFQ’s), Purchase Requests, and reviews purchase receipts, quotations and proposals, evaluations and negotiations of all goods and services to ensure compliance with BASE’s procurement requirements.
• Creates a database of conventional materials and updates pricing for most commonly used items in the projects.
• Ensures that all procurement documentations are in full compliance to the requirements of the finance unit.
• Tracks down the use and maintenance of all tools and equipment (electric drill, cut saw, grinders and others). Maintains logbook for the tools to monitor location and repairs.
• Develops positive and good working relationship with suppliers while maintaining the strict compliance with specified requirement and quality of the materials.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Finance and Administration.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position to Head of HR/Finance, Tanya Canlas tanya.canlas@base- bahay.com Please include “Procurement and Logistics Officer Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.


Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.