Philippines Country Director: Lead Clean Energy Growth

New Energy Nexus; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

New Energy Nexus Philippines is seeking a Country Director to lead the chapter’s vision, strategy, growth, and external relationships. You will build partnerships with funders, government, and industry, and guide a high-performing team to accelerate clean energy entrepreneurship in the Philippines.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, fundraising excellence, and developing leaders who can scale impact across markets in Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Experience leading organizations or major initiatives in a growth phase.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategy with measurable impact.
• Strong fundraising, partnerships, and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term vision and strategy for New Energy Nexus Philippines.
• Lead fundraising across foundations, agencies, and strategic partners.
• Build and manage a high-performing team with clearly defined roles.
• Shape external positioning and cultivate relationships with funders, government, and industry.
• Translate program learning and market signals into actionable strategy.
• Ensure financial health, governance, and risk management for the chapter.
• Collaborate across the Global New Energy Nexus network to share learnings.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Partnership development

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

New Energy Nexus Philippines is seeking a Country Director to lead the chapter’s vision, strategy, growth, and external relationships. You will build partnerships with funders, government, and industry, and guide a high-performing team to accelerate clean energy entrepreneurship in the Philippines.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, fundraising excellence, and developing leaders who can scale impact across markets in Southeast Asia.