Eu-ph Digital Economy Package Innovation And Space Ecosystem Coordinator

iScale Solutions; Quezon City; Remote; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Leave credits

Govt benefits (SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG

Learning opportunities

Career growth

Team wellness

Job summary

i Scale Solutions is seeking an EU-PH Digital Economy Package Innovation and Space Ecosystem Coordinator for a remote, full-time role. You will lead strategic coordination, monitor action plans, and drive EU-Philippines partnerships with startups, corporates, and BSOs.

You'll oversee incubation programs, manage procurement and budgets, and report to project leaders and stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with EU requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in innovation ecosystem development, digital entrepreneurship, incubation/acceleration, or partnerships.
• Experience in program management including action planning and budgeting.
• Experience drafting Terms of Reference and managing procurement/contract deliverables.
• Ability to manage partnerships with government, corporates, startups, and BSOs.
• Knowledge of Earth Observation or geospatial apps is a plus.
• Experience with EU-funded or donor-funded projects and procurement/grant mechanisms is an asset.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Coordination: Develop and monitor action plans, milestones, procurement schedules, and delivery targets; identify risks and propose mitigations.
• Ecosystem Development: Assess private-sector needs, map capabilities, and oversee recommendations for engagement with startups, corporates, and BSOs.
• Incubation and Entrepreneurship: Manage EO-focused incubation and capacity-building programmes, including BSO training and startup grants.
• Corporate Partnerships and Open Innovation: Build EU–Philippines partnerships, organize sector workshops and matchmaking, oversee PoC projects.
• Service Provider Management: Develop TORs, specs, budgets, and deliverables; coordinate provider selection and contract implementation.
• Team and Budget Management: Supervise the team, monitor expenses, and report progress, results, and risks.
• Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with Project Leader, Technical Director, and stakeholders; support monitoring and communication.

Skills

Strategy & coordination

Ecosystem development

Incubation & entrepreneurship

Partnership development

Procurement & contract mgmt

Team leadership

Reporting & stakeholder mgmt

Job description

EU-PH Digital Economy Package Innovation and Space Ecosystem Coordinator

Full time | i Scale Solutions | Remote Job

Job Description

This is a remote position.

• 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 Phil SA’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, Phil SA, 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.

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, Phil Health, 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.