Social & Foundation Specialist, APAC

Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Global collaboration

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

EDP APAC is seeking a proactive Social Impact and Foundation Specialist to lead volunteering, social impact and employee wellbeing initiatives across Asia-Pacific. Based at our Singapore regional HQ, you will drive programme development, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to deliver meaningful social impact aligned with global sustainability commitments.

The role requires strong programme management, judgement and a collaborative mindset to work across markets, cultures

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sustainability, employee engagement, or outreach.
• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement programmes.
• Strong project management skills to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset to support wider team and organisational priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication to engage employees and stakeholders.
• Experience across multiple countries or cultures in a regional/global organisation is an advantage.
• Experience in renewable energy, energy, infrastructure, sustainability or a purpose-led organisation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of EDP APAC's social impact and volunteering initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for meaningful community engagement across APAC markets.
• Coordinate with country teams, NGOs and stakeholders for effective programme implementation.
• Track participation, outcomes and impact; support regional and global reporting.
• Lead employee volunteering initiatives across APAC; adapt global programmes for local implementation.
• Develop regional employee well-being initiatives in partnership with People & Organisation.
• Support integrated Brand, Communications & Sustainability campaigns and regional events.
• Collaborate with Global Social & Foundation, Brand, Communications, and country teams to deliver coordinated initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication

Sustainability

Job description

EDP APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP APAC is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.

Summary:

EDP APAC is seeking a proactive and collaborative social impact professional to lead volunteering, social impact and employee well-being initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region.

Based at our regional headquarters in Singapore, the Social & Foundation Specialist leads the development and delivery of EDP APAC's social impact programmes, including employee volunteering, community initiatives, and regional well-being programmes, as well as project-related administrative tasks. The role also supports broader Brand, Communications & Sustainability priorities and contributes to integrated brand and communications initiatives, internal and external events and employee engagement initiatives led by the department.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across APAC markets, business teams and global functions to develop initiatives that create meaningful social impact, strengthen employee participation and support EDP's wider sustainability and community commitments.

This is an individual contributor role requiring strong programme management, sound judgement and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across varied markets, cultures and stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities:

Social Impact and Foundation Initiatives

• Lead the planning and delivery of EDP APAC's social impact and volunteering initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional priorities and EDP Group's global social impact strategy.
• Identify and develop opportunities for meaningful community engagement and partnerships across APAC markets.
• Coordinate with country teams, community partners, NGOs and other stakeholders to support the effective implementation of programmes.
• Track programme participation, outcomes and impact, and support regional and global reporting requirements.

Employee Volunteering

• Lead the development and coordination of employee volunteering initiatives across APAC, creating opportunities that encourage meaningful participation and contribute to local communities.
• Work with colleagues across markets to identify relevant volunteering opportunities and adapt global programmes for local implementation.
• Build relationships with community organisations and implementation partners to support high-quality volunteering experiences.
• Drive employee awareness and participation through effective programme planning, engagement and communications.
• Develop and coordinate regional employee well-being initiatives in partnership with People & Organisation and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support programmes that promote physical, mental and social well-being while responding to the needs of employees across different APAC markets.
• Plan and deliver regional well-being campaigns, activities and events, including the adaptation of relevant global initiatives for APAC.

Integrated Brand, Communications & Sustainability Support

• Contribute to broader Brand, Communications & Sustainability programmes and departmental priorities, working collaboratively across disciplines
• Support integrated employee engagement campaigns, corporate events and other regional initiatives that bring together communications, culture, sustainability and social impact.
• Identify opportunities to communicate social impact, volunteering and well-being initiatives through internal and external channels in partnership with regional and global colleagues.
• Provide support across the department for campaigns, events and periods of increased activity, contributing to shared team priorities alongside the role's lead responsibilities.

Cross-Functional and Cross-Border Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues across Global Social &Foundation, Brand, Communications, People & Organisation, as well as Stakeholder Management to deliver coordinated initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with country teams and business stakeholders across APAC to understand local needs and encourage participation in regional programmes.
• Coordinate with external partners, NGOs and service providers where required, setting clear expectations and ensuring quality delivery.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 of relevant experience in sustainability, employee engagement, outreach programmes or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering stakeholders engagement programmes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders including community organisations, NGOs and external partners.
• Strong collaborative mindset, with demonstrated willingness to contribute beyond immediate areas of responsibility to support wider team and organisational priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage employees and stakeholders around social impact and well-being initiatives.
• Experience working across multiple countries or cultures in a regional or global organisation would be an advantage.
• Experience in renewable energy, energy, infrastructure, sustainability or another purpose-led organisation would be an advantage.

When you join EDP APAC, you will have access to:

• Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions
• Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering
  

About EDP Group:

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer Europe 2025 certification

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021

Top Workplaces US 2021

Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

• More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose;