Meliore Foundation | Communications Associate (The Philippines)

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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.