EU-PH Digital Economy Package Innovation and Space Ecosystem Coordinator

iScale Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vacation leave

Sick leave credits

Secure healthcare benefits for depend‑

Learning opportunities

Career growth

Modern tools

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Iscale Solutions seeks an EU-PH Digital Economy Package Innovation and Space Ecosystem Coordinator to drive strategy and coordination across action plans, budgets, and milestones for the project. You will assess private-sector needs and oversee incubation, partnerships, and capacity-building programs with startups, corporates, and BSOs.

You will also manage procurement, oversee contract delivery, and report progress to leadership while coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years in innovation ecosystem development or related areas.
• Experience in action planning, budgeting, partnership management, and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor SO2 action plans, work plans, milestones, procurement schedules and delivery targets.
• Assess private-sector needs, map innovation capabilities, and oversee recommendations for engagement with startups, corporates and BSOs.
• Manage EO-focused incubation and capacity-building programmes, including BSO training, MSME support, prototype development, networking and start-up grants.
• Build EU-Philippines innovation partnerships, organise sector-focused workshops and matchmaking activities, and oversee proof-of-concept projects.
• Develop Terms of Reference, technical specs, budgets and deliverables; coordinate provider selection, contract implementation and QA per EU requirements.
• Directly supervise the Corporate and Start-up Engagement Officer, monitor expenditure and report progress, risks and results.
• Coordinate with the Project Leader, Technical Director, Digital Advisor, PhilSA, DOST-ASTI and other stakeholders; contribute to monitoring, reporting and communication.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Programme management

Team leadership

Procurement & contracting

Geospatial/EO knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

EU-PH Digital Economy Package Innovation and Space Ecosystem Coordinator

• 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 PhilSA'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, organise 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, PhilSA, 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, PhilHealth, 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.