This is a remote position.
Responsibilities:
● 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, organize 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
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.
Benefits
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.
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