Program Associate

New Energy Nexus is seeking a full-time Program Associate based in the Philippines to support its clean energy programs. The role involves designing and implementing incubation and acceleration programs, organizing events, and managing startup engagement. Candidates should have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for energy startups. The position is mostly virtual with occasional domestic travel for events.
Who We Are

New Energy Nexus () is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, business acceleration and access to networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Uganda, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines.

Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade in our collective struggle with climate change. With our network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, invested in over 100 clean energy enterprises, and launched industry leading centers for solution collaboration.

New Energy Nexus started in Southeast Asia to build an ecosystem of clean energy entrepreneurs working on solutions to address this regional energy growth and the climate change situation. New Energy Nexus launched its Philippines program in 2019. We support energy entrepreneurs to create new innovative energy startups that will help to build the nation’s clean energy economy.
About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Program Associate based in the Philippines. The position will support the New Energy Nexus Philippines program to ensure successful implementation of the startup and entrepreneur programs and related activities including designing and implementing incubation, acceleration, and other training programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Program Design & Implementation
• Support in the planning, design and implementation of incubation and acceleration programs in supporting energy entrepreneurship in the Philippines
• Organize events, workshops, trainings, boot-camps on various clean energy & innovation topics
• ​Facilitate speakers and startups for in person and online workshops and bootcamps
• ​Manage the engagement of startups in incubator and accelerator cohort and provide support needed to help enterprises to succeed
• ​Manage database of key contacts, liaise with our network of energy professionals, mentors, partners and startups for their active engagement in the program
• Research & identify relevant service providers for activities, including trainers, facilitators, business advisors, mentors etc.

The position will be full time and mostly virtual with occasional domestic travel for physical events.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
• Passionate about energy startups, innovation and cleantech!
• Strong program & project management experience with complex projects involving multiple external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial mindset & fast moving
• Ability to work independently within a global team with various time zones
• Professional fluency in Filipino and English is a must
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional knowledge or experience in the clean energy sector
• Experience in the startup community, including incubators, accelerators, investors and relevant service providers
• ​Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Highly resourceful person with the ability to come up with new ideas and concepts to design the program activities

Benefits

Applicable benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays and insurance will depend on the location of the selected candidate.

TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS
• Click the “ APPLY FOR THIS JOB ” button below to begin your application.
• Application deadline: Priority deadline is April 10, 2025 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
• Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.

New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.