Senior Program Associate (m/w/d)

Job Description

New Energy Nexus (www.newenergynexus.com) is an international organization that supports clean energy & climate entrepreneurs with funds, business acceleration and access to networks. We operate programs in the USA, China, India, Uganda, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines.

New Energy Nexus Thailand is building an ecosystem of clean energy entrepreneurs working on solutions to address this regional energy growth and the climate change situation. We launched our Thailand program in 2017 and have supported over 30 startup teams so far. We support entrepreneurs to create new innovative energy startups that will help to build the nation’s clean energy economy and run programs with corporate partners to help them decarbonize their emissions.

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

Roles and Responsibilities

Program Design & Implementation

• Lead and support business incubation and acceleration programs to promote energy and climate tech entrepreneurship in Thailand, including the Lab to Commercialization Program, Green Building initiatives, the Decarbonize Thailand Symposium, and broader ecosystem development with clean energy and climate tech startups.
• Co-lead program design, planning, budget allocation, and partnership development
• Report to the Program Manager on progress and provide consultation
• Organize events, workshops, trainings, and bootcamps focused on clean energy and innovation
• Facilitate speakers and startups for in-person workshops and bootcamps
• Lead marketing and social media activities, including invitations, press releases, newsletters, videos, photos, and website updates
• Manage engagement of startups and corporate partners in the accelerator cohort, providing leads and support to help startups succeed
• Maintain a database of key contacts and liaise with energy professionals, mentors, partners, and startups to ensure active program participation
• Research and identify relevant service providers, including trainers, facilitators, business advisors, and mentors

Fundraising & Partnership Activities

• Support the Country Manager and Program Manager in researching potential funders in Thailand—including energy companies, foundations, and government agencies—to understand their goals and objectives. Identify interested organizations and help craft customized partnership proposals.
• Assist the team in preparing proposals for funders and foundations
• Coordinate with partner organizations to support program development
• Participate in industry events and initiate meetings with key market stakeholders
• Develop and maintain a contact database of energy professionals, mentors, program participants, and partners
• Stay up to date with relevant clean energy and climate tech events and news.

Impact Data and Reporting

• Collaborate with the team and impact leads to develop an impact assessment workflow, including pre- and post-program data collection, key inputs and outputs, and a feedback loop for programs.
• Keep up to date and manage a global impact database (Airtable) quarterly.
• Consult with the impact lead to create standardized templates and guidelines for data collection and reporting.
• Consolidate impact data and generate regular reports for leadership and funders.

Program Outreach & Communication

• Assist and provide advice to team members in drafting the program's communication plan.
• Work with teams to develop key narratives and messaging pillars that support brand and program initiatives.
• Assist the team in managing earned and owned media channels (website, social media, Mailchimp)
• Consult with the communication lead on the use of analytics to assess the effectiveness of communications strategies, campaigns, and content performance.
• Monitor key metrics, including engagement, reach, sentiment, and audience feedback, to continuously refine strategies.

The position will be full time and based in Bangkok.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Passionate about climate, energy, startups and cleantech!
• Strong program & project management experience with complex projects involving multiple external stakeholders
• Minimum 2 years of working experience with a startup accelerator OR a corporate innovation team
• Experience with organizing professional events and implementing marketing, communication, and social media activities
• Entrepreneurial mindset & fast-moving
• Ability to work independently within a global team with various time zones
• Professional fluency in Thai and English is a must*

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional knowledge or experience in the clean energy & climate sector
• Experience in the startup community, including incubators, accelerators, investors, and relevant service providers
• Management consulting experience
• Highly resourceful person with the ability to come up with new ideas and concepts to design the program activities

Benefits

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to the Workable application portal by clicking on the "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" button at the bottom of the page. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Compensation is competitive and in line with local standards.

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.

Professional fluency in Thai and English is a must - Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet this requirement.