Country Manager Philippines (f/m/x)

How You Drive Impact

Our quickly growing international team is looking for a Country Manager Philippines (f/m/x) to manage our activities in the country. Our ideal candidate is an expert in the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar PV industry with strong track record in selling and managing Solar PV projects in the region. You combine the technical, commercial and financial knowledge of the Solar C&I PPA/Lease model, as well as people and management skills, and you are experienced in client facing situations. If you are motivated by our mission to fight climate change and are excited by ecoligo’s unique business model, then this opportunity is for you.

Strategic Objectives

• Lead and manage the operations of the company in Philippines, including the development of opportunities, implementation and operation of solar PV projects under leasing and solar PPA contracts with C&I clients.
• Lead the development and management of long-term partnerships with EPC and project developer partners.
• Build and implement the Company Strategy in the region, in coordination with the Management team in Southeast Asia and Germany.
• Day to day representation of ecoligo towards potential/existing partners, clients and other third parties.
• Being responsible for all admin and legal work in Philippines and reporting of all country activities to management.
  
  

Foundational Objectives

• Drive sustainable business growth in Philippines by expanding the client portfolio and increasing revenue through leasing and PPA models.
• Ensure operational excellence and team leadership by aligning business strategies with local market dynamics, optimizing processes, and fostering a high-performing team that upholds the company’s mission.
• Market intelligence and development: Monitor market trends, partnerships, and opportunities within the Philippines Solar PV energy market to strategically position the company for potential growth.
• Team development: Support and empower team members through effective leadership, training, and mentorship to build a high-performing and motivated workforce.
  
  

Key Skills To Drive Impact

• Market knowledge: Deep understanding of local regulations, market dynamics, and the renewable energy landscape in the Philippines, particularly in the solar PV C&I market.
• Good understanding of Solar PV energy systems, technical components of solar PV projects, load profiles, energy consumption behaviour, especially for C&I clients.
• Good understanding of financing Solar PV C&I projects through leasing and PPA.
• Having a proven track record of deal closing within a B2B environment.
• Management: Proven ability to lead teams, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain accountability while creating a supportive and productive work environment.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate across the company, manage direct reports, and build strong relationships with clients and partners, ensuring alignment and clear understanding of goals.
  
  

Why us?

• Work for the planet: help make a difference as we pioneer the energy transition in emerging markets
• Flexible working hours – we trust you to know how you work best
• Home office friendly – we don't have mandatory office days
• Extra health insurance package for you and your family
• Close collaboration with the headquarters in Germany (Berlin)
• 35 paid leave days per year
• 1.500 Euro annual professional development budget for all full time staff
• An open, diverse, and respectful company culture with a group of kind, international co-workers based in Berlin (Germany), Accra (Ghana), Nairobi (Kenya), San Jose (Costa Rica), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Santiago (Chile) and Manila (Philippines)
  
  

We are looking forward to hearing from candidates of all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Our commitment extends beyond mere representation—we firmly believe that diversity fuels innovation, fosters awareness, and enriches our workplace culture. Flexibility stands as a cornerstone of our company culture, and we've embraced a hybrid work environment to ensure that all our ecolleagues feel fully included. Join us as we lead the global energy revolution together.

About Us

Every day at ecoligo we work to fight the climate crisis, bringing solar energy to businesses in countries like Ghana, Kenya, Vietnam, Philippines, Chile, Panama and Costa Rica amongst others through the ecoligo Impact-Investing platform. We own and manage each energy project allowing us to deliver both environmental and economic returns. Our Impact-Investors earn a solid financial return, and our solar clients get an energy provider that is fairer, more affordable and more efficient. So far, ecoligo projects have prevented—or will prevent—over 1,785,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering our atmosphere. And we are just getting started!