CLIMATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFICER

The Global Green Growth Institute seeks a Climate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer to implement a program promoting climate technopreneurship in the Philippines. The role involves engaging with government and private sectors, coordinating program components, and fostering partnerships for technology transfer. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, and supporting climate innovation initiatives. The position is remote, allowing for work from anywhere.
• 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&DB) Program for Promoting the Innovation of Climate Technopreneurship” (the “Program”) 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

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