Country Representative, Philippines (1 year Contract, Renewable)

Responsibilities

• 1. Refine and Execute the Country Strategy, including the management of national Strategic Partners (20%)
• Adapt and implement Terraformation’s country strategy in alignment with global priorities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure strategic coherence across teams (sourcing, programs, carbon, etc.).
• Identify, build, and manage national partnerships with NGOs, academic institutions, multilateral agencies, and other local stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate strategic visits from funders, partners, or Terraformation leadership; and Ensure site visits and stakeholder engagements are impactful, well-organized, and aligned with broader communication goals.
• Be the Terraformation culture carrier in the country.


• 2. Manage Government Relations (30%)
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with relevant government agencies at national and local levels.
• Secure necessary regulatory support, permissions, and endorsements for project execution.
• Represent Terraformation in formal and informal government engagements and networks.


• 3. Source Projects and Partners (30%)
• Identify promising forest restoration projects aligned with Terraformation’s mission and standards.
• Support project sourcing efforts in collaboration with internal sourcing and technical teams.
• Vet and assess local implementing partners for project suitability and capacity.


• 4. Fundraise Locally (20%)
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities within the country and relevant donor networks (e.g., EU, WB, AFD, UK agencies).
• Work with the global fundraising team to build country-specific fundraising strategies.
• Represent Terraformation in high-level donor meetings and funding forums.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience (10+ years) in international development, environmental policy, or program leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex stakeholder relationships, especially with governments and donors.
• Experience negotiating and interfacing with executive-levels across sectors - private organizations, NGOs, and senior government officials.
• Experience with fundraising, partnership development, or external affairs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High degree of cultural competence and experience working in diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English is required; local language proficiency is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with forestry, climate, biodiversity, or carbon forestry projects
• Track record of building lasting partnerships with relevant stakeholders in (the Philippines), especially national and regional offices of sectoral authorities
• Advanced degree in law with relevance to environmental policy, international development, or regulatory affairs.