Meliore Foundation Communications Associate The Philippines

Were 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, wed love for you to apply.

How youll 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.

About Meliore Foundation (FUP)

A place to thrive!

We’re an international network that values genuine diversity. We know that tackling the climate emergency will need all of society and we want our network to be reflective of the richness of that society. We are looking for people who bring their best, most professional and effective selves to work. People who are respectful, kind and have a sense of fun. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Your ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences are key to how you go about your work. We encourage people from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented groups to apply.

About the Meliore Foundation

Our vision is for a world where science-based facts on climate help guide the public debate. The Meliore Foundation endeavours to put just, inclusive and equitable solutions to global issues at the core of the worlds political, social, environmental and economic discourse. To help achieve this vision, Meliore provides operational support and regranted funding for aligned programmes engaged in strategic communications and campaigns.