Program Director Philippines

• Work with an expanding, dynamic international climate team with a passion to make a difference
• A flexible work environment and a space to learn the sector and players
• A collaborative, fun and thriving results-focused team, driven by mission, living their values
• Competitive compensation & benefits with opportunities for travel
• Flexibility over working hours to accommodate global time zones

The Role

Reporting to the Regional Director Southeast Asia, the Program Director Philippines leads the development and implementation of the country strategy for Philippines, in consultation with relevant Tara team members and partners. Holding overall responsibility for the country program, the role develops resource requirements, budget plans and forecasts, and scans the country’s political, energy and economic environment for emerging threats and opportunities for Tara’s work, keeping the ecosystem and senior management updated. Other key responsibilities are to:

• Manage the country grants portfolio and budget and develop and advise grantees
• Strategically develop, coordinate and support a robust ecosystem of diverse partners
• Build strong and trusting partnerships and lead donor stewardship and proposal development
• Demonstrate Tara values and lead, mentor and professionally develop the team

Skills Required

Excited by the prospect of working for a dynamic and fast-growing international organisation with a mission to solve the climate crisis, you have substantial senior level experience in program strategy and outstanding networking skills that can help drive systemic change. You bring significant partnerships and grants management expertise and have an excellent understanding of the politics and economics of energy transition in the Philippines. Your experience includes successful collaborations with relevant government agencies, corporates, NGOs and think tanks. You also offer:

• 10+ years’ experience gained in relevant NGOs, donor agencies, or from energy/finance sectors
• Philippines and general energy system literacy; good understanding of climate change interlinkages
• Experience coaching and developing high performing team members
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy and translate it into impactful implementation 
• Proven understanding of the role that civil society organisations play
• Success building trusting stakeholder relationships across diverse sectors and cultures