PHILIPPINES CLIMATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFICER

Global Green Growth Institute; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,155,000 - 4,416,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in Manila, Philippines, is seeking an Officer for Climate Innovation and Entrepreneurship to drive the National Climate Entrepreneur Acceleration Program and related components. You will coordinate with government agencies, local innovators, and regional offices to advance climate tech and green growth initiatives.

The role requires managing technical assistance, MRV protocols, and IP framework development while leveraging partnerships with government,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of country-level program management experience.
• Experience with climate innovation, entrepreneurship, or green growth desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Components 1 and 4 in the Philippines with budgeting and M&E.
• Coordinate with government agencies and national bodies through the SMU.
• Support design of national IP framework and capacity building for climate technopreneurs.
• Foster partnerships with local institutions and private sector to advance climate innovation.

Skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master’s added advantage)

Job description

Job Description

Location: Philippines

City: Manila

Contract Type: Staff

Grade: G8

Salary scale: Country Scale

End date of appointment December 2028

Deadline: 03/11/2026

Job Reference: STA3196

Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

Position Summary

The Officer, Climate Innovation and Entrepreneurship, will support the implementation of the “Collaborative Research, Development and Business (R&D + Business) Program for Promoting the Innovation of Climate Technopreneurship” (the “Program”)1 in the Philippines. The position plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and market readiness for climate technologies through direct engagement with government, private sector actors, and local innovators.

Under the guidance of the Senior Investment Officer in the Philippines, and in close coordination with the Regional Program Lead based in Seoul, the Officer will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of Program Components 1 (Country-Driven Acceleration Readiness) and 4 (Technical Assistance).This role involves designing and executing the National Climate Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, sourcing and accelerating high-potential local entrepreneurs and strengthening the Philippine climate innovation ecosystem, ultimately driving partnerships and technology transfer with global firms (Component 2) and unlocking financing through the Climate Technopreneurship Fund (Component 3). The Officer will need to understand the overall program structure and collaborate closely with the Asia Regional Office (R‑SMU) and other Executing Entities to achieve these goals.

Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement and coordination with government counterparties in the Philippines, such as the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Finance as potential government program hosts as well as other key national institutions. Furthermore, the officer will support the delivery of technical assistance, capacity building for climate technopreneurs, and development of measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) protocols for impact assessment. S/he will also contribute to the design of the national intellectual property (IP) framework to support climate-focused innovation in the Philippines.In addition, the selected candidate will collaborate with GGGI’s Green Investment Unit to identify and support the development of commercially viable climate and green growth investment projects in priority sectors. This position is central to fostering country ownership, promoting climate innovation, and contributing to the Philippines transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

PURPOSE

• Coordinate the execution of Program Components 1 and 4 in the Philippines, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with GGGI’s role as Co-Executing Entity and with national development priorities.
• Support the establishment and management the Sustainability Management Unit (SMU) in the Philippines to strengthen national coordination, drive country ownership, ensure effective program governance and implementation of the Program, and closely communicate and coordinate with the Regional SMU (R-SMU) and other executing entities.
• Accelerate climate technology adoption and entrepreneurship by supporting the identification, acceleration, and capacity-building of local climate technopreneurs and startups as well as growth stage companies for joint-venture participation.
• Strengthen the national climate innovation ecosystem through stakeholder engagement, policy support, and development of enabling instruments such as MRV protocols and Intellectual Property (IP) frameworks.
• Analyse sectoral challenges and opportunities to inform program design, identify intervention points, and support the development of scalable, investable green business models.

ENGAGEMENT

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination with the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Trade and Industry as well as the Department of Finance and all relevant stakeholders.
• Support strategic engagement with the Department of Finance (as NDA to GCF) and other key ministries through the National Sustainability Management Unit (SMU) to ensure alignment with national priorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between GGGI and external stakeholders to define project scopes, clarify roles and responsibilities, and align expectations.
• Facilitate communication with KDB and other Executing Entities to ensure streamlined operations across program components.

Program Management & Implementation

• Provide operational direction and technical guidance to the Philippines-based Program team.
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of activities in line with national strategies for climate innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Implement design and execution of an inclusive communication and outreach strategy in the Philippines to ensure diverse local participation from climate technopreneurs and innovation actors.
• Organize roadshows, information sessions, and engage incubators and accelerators to broaden outreach and participation.

Partnerships & Collaboration

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local implementing partners, entrepreneurship associations, academic institutions, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders.
• Foster smooth internal collaboration across GGGI, including HQ and country teams, by actively engaging with other teams and promoting the “One GGGI” approach.
• Collaborate closely with the GGGI Philippines Investment Team to align with broader investment facilitation efforts.
• Support resource and investment mobilization in coordination with GGGI colleagues in the Philippines and HQ.

DELIVERY

The Candidate Is Expected To Deliver The Following

• 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.

Requirements

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.

FUNCTIONAL

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with GGGI partner institutions.
• Experience in policy formulation, capacity building and multi-stakeholder engagement.
• Understand Government policy and implementation at national and sub-national levels in the Philippines.
• Strong organizational skills with experience in integrating environmental and social safeguards, gender, poverty reduction and social inclusion