Grid and Regulatory Affairs Manager

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Manila, Hinoba-an

On-site

PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Meal Allowance (120 USD/month)

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Job summary

Renova Renewables Philippines Inc. is seeking a Regulatory & External Affairs professional to lead regulatory strategy, agency compliance, and local permitting for its Philippine power projects.

You will manage relationships with NGCP, ERC, IEMOP, and DOE to ensure smooth transitions from development to operations. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power/energy regulation, a legal or policy background, and strong communication skills in English and Filipino.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of project development, regulatory, legal, or government relations experience in the Philippine energy sector.
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Legal Management, Political Science, Engineering, or Public Policy.
EPIRA (RA 9136) and RE Act (RA 9513) knowledge.
Active relationships with DOE, ERC, NGCP, LGUs and other agencies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate regulatory strategy and ensure compliance with NGCP, ERC, IEMOP, and DOE.
Lead permits, interconnection agreements, and tariff approvals to avoid bottlenecks.
Monitor DOE circulars, ERC resolutions, Grid Code reforms and brief leadership.
Draft position papers and represent the firm in public consultations and associations.

Skills

High-Stakes Negotiation

Policy Analysis

Clear Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/related field

Job description

Position Overview

Renova is seeking a highly motivated Regulatory & External Affairs professional

to join its Philippine Office. You will lead the regulatory strategy, agency compliance, local permitting, and institutional relationships for the company's utility-scale power pipeline (Solar, Wind, BESS).

This role ensures that projects transition seamlessly through the development pipeline to commercial operations without regulatory bottlenecks, penalty risks, or unmitigated social opposition.

This position is ideal for individuals with over 10 years of experience in the power and energy industry, who are passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to impactful, long-term energy solutions.

KeyResponsibilities

A. Regulatory Strategy & Central Agency Compliance (NGCP, ERC, IEMOP, DOE)
- NGCP : Coordinate with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to identify viable interconnection points and schemes, and secure the approval of such schemes, including the execution and/or extension of System Impact Studies (SIS), Facility Studies (FS), Interconnection Agreements (ICA), and Connection Agreements (CA).
- ERC : Lead applications and secure approval for Certificates of Compliance (COC), Provisional Authority to Operate (PAO), Point-to-Point Transmission Line approvals, and Power Supply Agreement (PSA) / Ancillary Service Procurement Agreement (ASPA) tariff approvals before the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
- IEMOP : Facilitate market registration with the Independent Electricity Market Operator Philippines (IEMOP) and ensure full regulatory readiness for Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) dispatch and settlement.
- DOE : Liaise with DOE to secure support for regulatory-related matters, including the integration of company positions during public consultations and the approval of relevant permits and request for endorsements,
B. Policy Advocacy & Market Intelligence
- Monitor, analyze, and brief leadership on DOE circulars, ERC resolutions, Grid Code amendments, and WESM rule changes that impact revenue models (e.g., curtailment risks, BESS rate structures, GEAP auction caps).
- Draft company position papers and represent the firm during public consultations, legislative committee meetings, and energy industry associations (e.g., PIPPA, RE developers' associations).

Qualifications

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of project development, regulatory, legal, or government relations experience in the Philippine energy/power generation sector.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Legal Management, Political Science, Engineering, or Public Policy.

Regulatory Knowledge

EPIRA (RA 9136) and RE Act (RA 9513).
Philippine Grid Code, WESM Rules, and ERC administrative/filing procedures.

Network

Active, professional relationships with technical working groups and key decision-makers across the DOE, ERC, NGCP, LGUs and other relevant governmental agencies.

Other Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Tagalog.
Proactive, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Skills & Competencies

High-Stakes Negotiation

Proven skill in navigating bureaucratic delays and reconciling conflicting community/government interests.

Policy Analysis

Ability to read dense regulatory text and immediately translate commercial risk/opportunity to the leadership team.

Clear Communication

Exceptional drafting skills for official motions, agency position papers, and high-level LGU presentations.

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