EU-PH Digital Economy Package Innovation and Space Ecosystem Coordinator

iScale Solutions; Philippines; Remote; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Vacation and sick leave credits

Health coverage

Statutory benefits

Learning opportunities

Team engagement

Modern tools

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

iScale Solutions is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead EU-funded innovation initiatives from the Philippines. You will develop strategic plans, monitor milestones, and oversee procurement schedules to deliver results.

The role focuses on ecosystem development, incubation, partnerships with corporates and BSOs, and open innovation with European EO providers. Strong budgeting, staff supervision, and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 7 years in innovation ecosystem development, digital entrepreneurship, incubation/acceleration programmes, or corporate partnerships.
• Programme Management: Proven experience in action planning, budgeting, partnership management, and supervising staff or teams.
• Service Provider Management: Experience drafting Terms of Reference, managing procurement or selection processes, and overseeing contracts and deliverables.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to manage partnerships involving government institutions, corporates, start-ups, and BSOs.
• Technical Understanding: Knowledge of Earth Observation, geospatial data, and their business applications is an advantage.
• Additional Assets: Experience with EU-funded or donor-funded projects, EU procurement and grant mechanisms, the space sector, or Southeast Asia.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Coordination: Develop and monitor action plans, milestones, procurement schedules, and delivery targets.
• Ecosystem Development: Assess private-sector needs and oversee engagement with start-ups, corporates, and BSOs.
• Incubation and Entrepreneurship: Manage incubation and capacity-building programmes, including start-up support and networking.
• Corporate Partnerships and Open Innovation: Build EU–Philippines partnerships and organise workshops and matchmaking.
• Service Provider Management: Develop TOs, specifications, budgets, and oversee procurement and contracts.
• Team and Budget Management: Supervise staff and monitor expenditure; report progress and risks.
• Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with project leadership and stakeholders on monitoring and communication.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Coordination: Develop and monitor SO2 action plans, work plans, milestones, procurement schedules, and delivery targets; identify risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ecosystem Development: Assess private-sector needs, map innovation capabilities, and oversee recommendations to strengthen PhilSA’s engagement with start-ups, corporates, and business support organizations (BSOs).
• Incubation and Entrepreneurship: Manage EO-focused incubation and capacity-building programmes, including BSO training, MSME support, prototype development, networking, and start-up grants.
• Corporate Partnerships and Open Innovation: Build EU–Philippines innovation partnerships, organize sector-focused workshops and matchmaking activities, and oversee proof-of-concept projects connecting Philippine corporates with European EO providers.
• Service Provider Management: Develop Terms of Reference, technical specifications, budgets, and deliverables; coordinate provider selection, contract implementation, and quality assurance in accordance with Expertise France and EU requirements.
• Team and Budget Management: Directly supervise the Corporate and Start-up Engagement Officer, monitor component expenditure, and report on progress, results, and risks.
• Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with the Project Leader, Technical Director, Digital Advisor, PhilSA, DOST-ASTI, and other stakeholders; contribute to project monitoring, reporting, and communication activities.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 7 years in innovation ecosystem development, digital entrepreneurship, incubation/acceleration programmes, or corporate partnerships.
• Programme Management: Proven experience in action planning, budgeting, partnership management, and supervising staff or teams.
• Service Provider Management: Experience drafting Terms of Reference, managing procurement or selection processes, and overseeing contracts and deliverables.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to manage partnerships involving government institutions, corporates, start-ups, and BSOs.
• Technical Understanding: Knowledge of Earth Observation, geospatial data, and their business applications is an advantage.
• Additional Assets: Experience with EU-funded or donor-funded projects, EU procurement and grant mechanisms, the space sector, or Southeast Asia.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English; French is an asset.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary Package: Receive a pay package that matches your skills and experience.
• Vacation and Sick Leave credits: Enjoy vacation and sick leave credits to maintain work-life balance.
• Health Coverage: Get medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Government-Mandated Benefi ts: Full coverage of all statutory benefi ts like SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
• Learning Opportunities: Access training, certifi cations, and mentorship to grow your career.
• Team Engagement: Join team-building activities and wellness programs.
• Modern Tools: Use the latest technology to excel in your role.
• Career Growth: Clear paths for promotion and professional development.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive, and collaborative global team.