Meliore Foundation | Communications Associate (The Philippines)

Meliore Foundation is seeking a Communications Associate in the Philippines to develop and execute communications strategies focused on climate change. The role involves building relationships with media and stakeholders, supporting regional campaigns, and providing strategic communications advice. Ideal candidates have experience in communications within the climate or energy sectors, strong media relations skills, and a commitment to addressing climate issues. This is a remote position with a 12-month consultant contract.
Application Deadline:
3 May 2026


Department:
Asia Regional Team
Location:
Philippines
Description
We're looking for an innovative
Communications Associate
with a unique combination of skills who wants to play a major role in tackling climate change.
You’ll be joining a team covering regional discourse in Asia within a global network of communications professionals working in the field of climate, energy, and nature. This position reports to the Senior Regional Communications Associate - Asia Regional Team.


If this sounds like you, we'd love for you to apply.


How you'll contribute

Lead the development and execution of communications strategies in the Philippines, aligned with regional priorities on energy transition
Build and maintain strong relationships with Philippine media, think tanks, civil society organizations, and key opinion leaders
Support and coordinate with regional campaigns by localizing messaging and identifying Philippines-specific hooks and moments
Provide strategic communications advice to partners and internal teams, ensuring consistency and impact across outputs
Any other duties to be assigned from time to time

Our ideal candidate has

Experience in communications, journalism, public affairs, or advocacy, preferably in climate, energy, or development is a must
Strong media relations and partner engagement experience, particularly in the Philippines and Southeast Asia
Experience and knowledge of the Philippine climate, energy, and policy landscape preferred
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and execute impactful communications campaigns grounded in evidence and aligned with broader policy and advocacy goals, are highly desirable
Fluency in written and spoken English, our working language; additional languages are an asset.
A genuine interest in and passion for addressing climate change.
The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers.
The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones using tools such as Zoom, Slack and email (Google Workspace).
A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.

Why join us?

Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.
Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
A consultant contract, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.