Total 2 research associate job vacancies in makati metro manila

Who We Are

New Energy Nexus (www.newenergynexus.com) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, business acceleration and access to networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Uganda, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines.

Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade in our collective struggle with climate change. With our network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004,

New Energy Nexus started in Southeast Asia to build an ecosystem of clean energy entrepreneurs working on solutions to address this regional energy growth and the climate change situation. New Energy Nexus launched its Philippines program in 2019. We support energy entrepreneurs to create new innovative energy startups that will help to build the nation’s clean energy economy.

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Program Associate based in the Philippines. The position will support the New Energy Nexus Philippines program to ensure successful implementation of the energy startup programs and related activities including designing and implementing energy meetups, training and acceleration programs in collaboration with partner organizations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Program Design & Implementation

• Support in the planning, design and implementation of acceleration programs in supporting energy entrepreneurship in the Philippines.
• Organize events, workshops, trainings, boot-camps on various clean energy & innovation topics.
• Facilitate speakers and startups for in person and online workshops and bootcamps.
• Manage the engagement of startups in accelerator cohort and provide support needed to help enterprises to succeed.
• Manage database of key contacts, liaise with our network of energy professionals, mentors, partners and startups for their active engagement in the program.
• Research & identify relevant service providers for activities, including trainers, facilitators, business advisors, mentors etc.

Partnership Development and Fundraising Support

• Identify and research potential partners, including NGOs, government agencies, businesses, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in cultivating and maintaining relationships with existing partners.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and events to network and build partnerships.
• Assist in developing fundraising strategies and proposals.
• Research and identify potential funding opportunities, grants, and donors.
• Help prepare grant applications and other fundraising materials.
• Collaborate with the team to organize fundraising events and campaigns.

The position will be full time and mostly virtual with occasional domestic travel for physical events.

Minimum Requirements:

• Passionate about energy startups, innovation and cleantech!
• Strong program & project management experience with complex projects involving multiple external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial mindset & fast moving.
• Ability to work independently within a global team with various time zones.
• Professional fluency in Filipino and English is a must.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional knowledge or experience in the clean energy sector.
• Experience in the startup community, including incubators, accelerators, investors and relevant service providers.
• Prior experience in partnership development and fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Highly resourceful person with the ability to come up with new ideas and concepts to design the program activities

Compensation is competitive for the market the candidate is based in. Applicable benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays and insurance will depend on the location of the selected candidate.

New Energy Nexus values and celebrates diversity among our employees and in our movement and knows that’s the way we’re going to win big. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

How to Apply

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Position: Technical Support Associate

Location: Manila, Philippines

About LRN

Do you want to use your support expertise to help people around the world do the right thing? Join us at LRN to be a part of a global company where you can make an impact.

LRN is a SaaS based e-Learning provider with a presence across US, EMEA, APAC and LatAm. More than 2,500 companies worldwide (including some of the world’s most recognizable brands) utilize LRN services and leverage LRN e-learning courses to help navigate complex regulatory environments and foster ethical, responsible, and inclusive cultures. In partnership with LRN, companies translate their values into concrete corporate practices, training materials, and leadership behaviors that create a sustainable competitive advantage. By acting upon shared values, companies and their people find the means to out behave and outperform.

About the role:

LRN team develops data specifically for a set of key product domains like eLearning, Disclosures, personalization and completions. We deal in AWS technologies like Redshift, S3, Glue, and Lambda. You'll build our data lake and partner with Product and BI teams to build new behavioral events, pipelines, datasets, models, and reporting to support their initiatives. You'll also assist to develop our analytics capabilities in Quicksight and build out our real time reporting capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support to internal and external customers on all aspects of LRN’s proprietary applications (functions include: campaign set up, system generated e-mails, system reporting, user data management, and customization)
• Using defined systems and processes, keep both internal and external stakeholders updated as to the status of call tickets, requests, projects, issues, and changes.
• Update necessary tracking and reporting systems to ensure that group statistics can be tracked, managed and measured.
• Manage expectations of internal and external customers, ensuring capabilities are not exceeded to the detriment of the customer. Escalate issues related to capabilities where appropriate.
• Serve as an internal advocate for field personnel, as well as external customers. Prioritize requests based on need and impact. Work with internal stakeholders to address priorities.
• Prepare and present (in written and verbal forms) product information that will assist customers with the capabilities of LRN's systems.
• Maintain quality levels for all work related to customers’ requests.
• Ensure there is an ongoing dialog between LRN and each customer with whom the Partner Assistance Center team member is working.
• Collaborate with peers to discuss unique solutions and to document them.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4-6 years of L2/L3 level experience in a customer facing role in an application support environment. We value ability and experience to independently manage operational
• relationship with enterprise Partners.
• Excellent communication skills in English. This position requires above par skills to write and speak in English.
• Extensive experience in supporting enterprise customers based in US and Europe.
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite especially in Excel. Should be able to understand and handle CSV files.
• Ability to review a Partner request, and apply the necessary analytical skills to ensure successful delivery of the end product.
• This role will involve direct Partner contact; an ability to work with others who are potentially very frustrated, in a professional manner is mandatory.
• An inherent ability to multitask and manage customer expectations to the satisfaction of all involved parties is critical to the success of the incumbent.
• Ability to consistently spot and report issues before they reach a point of becoming critical.
• A desire to constantly examine issues, looking for the opportunity to improve processes and/or technology.
• Must have an inherent attention to detail.

LRN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.