Climate Tech Innovator & Ecosystem Leader

Global Green Growth Institute; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Green Growth Institute in Manila, Philippines, seeks an Officer, Climate Innovation and Entrepreneurship, to lead national acceleration activities and technical assistance for climate technopreneurship. The role focuses on stakeholder coordination, program design, and capacity building with government and private sector partners.

The successful candidate will advance an inclusive climate innovation ecosystem, develop MRV protocols, and support investment-ready ventures while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree an added advantage) in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Law, or other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in country-level work experience, in project or program management, preferably in climate innovation, entrepreneurship, technology acceleration, or green growth.
• Experience (2+ years preferred) in startup support, venture building, innovation programs, business incubation, or accelerator project management, particularly with startups, MSMEs, or impact ventures, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of early-stage financing, venture capital, or grant funding processes desirable.
• Proven track record in supporting project management, including planning, reporting and financial management.
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, development partners, or the private sector in the Philippines.
• Familiarity with climate finance mechanisms, such as GCF or other related programs, is desirable.
• Experience in climate tech, social innovation, digital transformation, or circular economy sectors is desirable
• Experience in developing financial models for startups or SMEs, particularly for investment readiness and funding proposals, is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead and work effectively with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the implementation of Components 1 and 4 in the Philippines, including work planning, budgeting, risk management, and M&E, ensuring timely and quality delivery of all program outputs.
• Ensure close coordination with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Climate Change Commission (CCC), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as well as the Department of Finance (DOF) (within their function as the country’s NDA to the GCF), and other stakeholders through the National SMU to ensure effective program governance and alignment with national priorities.
• Contribute to Design and Management of the National Climate Entrepreneur Acceleration Program (N-CEAP), including sourcing, capacity building, and demo events to prepare local entrepreneurs for global partnerships.
• Support the development of a national IP framework and organize business forums and workshops to strengthen the climate innovation ecosystem.
• Ensure robust MRV and M&E systems are in place, with strong integration of gender equality and social inclusion across all activities.

Skills

English communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Organizational skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree an added advantage

Job description

Global Green Growth Institute in Manila, Philippines, seeks an Officer, Climate Innovation and Entrepreneurship, to lead national acceleration activities and technical assistance for climate technopreneurship. The role focuses on stakeholder coordination, program design, and capacity building with government and private sector partners.

The successful candidate will advance an inclusive climate innovation ecosystem, develop MRV protocols, and support investment-ready ventures while aligning with