Policy Analyst, Philippines

• AIGCC is seeking a motivated and analytically strong Policy Analyst to support its policy engagement and market development activities in the Philippines, with a particular focus on energy transition, power infrastructure investment, and sustainable finance. The role will focus on identifying policy and regulatory opportunities to accelerate private capital mobilisation towards a credible, resilient, and investable energy transition, particu larly in the power sector.
• Working closely with AIGCC’s wider team, you will undertake market and policy research, support strategic engagement with policymakers and financial institutions, and contribute to investor-led policy advocacy initiatives. This will include examining the investment implications of energy and financial sector policies, identifying barriers to financing clean energy and enabling infrastructure, and helping translate investor perspectives into actionable policy recommendations. This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of climate and energy policy , financial markets, and infrastructure investment , with exposure to senior representatives from ministries, institutional investors, and the wider energy sector.

AIGCC welcomes applicants from diverse professional backgrounds, including public policy, sustainable finance, infrastructure and project finance, energy economics, financial regulation, and investment research.

Specific duties include , but are not limited to :

Lead AIGCC’s presence in the Philippines , acting as the organisation’s main representative with investors, policymakers, regulators, and industry bodies .

Conduct market scoping to establish a focused strategy for the Philippines , identifying key stakeholders, policy developments, investment opportunities, and financing barriers .

• •Monitor and analyse
• national energy policies, electricity market regulations, infrastructure development plans, and sustainable finance frameworks,
• assessing their implications for institutional investors

Evaluate investment-enabling conditions for renewable energy, electricity transmission and distribution, grid modernisation, energy storage, and other critical energy transition infrastructure.

Identify policy and regulatory gaps affecting project bankability, risk allocation, capital mobilisation, and long-term investment certainty.

Develop policy briefs, research papers, consultation submissions, and recommendations informed by institutional investor perspectives.

Build and grow AIGCC’s network in the Philippines , strengthening relationships with institutional investors, policymakers , utilities, and key market stakeholders.

Collaborate with AIGCC’s regional teams on cross-cutting areas, including infrastructure financing, sectoral transition pathways, sustainable finance frameworks, and investment policy.

Provide logistical support for high-level meetings , covering convenings with officials, experts, and stakeholders as well as AIGCC roadshows in the market .

Support programme planning, reporting, stakeholder mapping, and the development of strategic priorities for AIGCC’s Philippine market activities.

• Qualifications , skills
• and capabilities

A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, environmental studies, energy studies, or a related discipline . A relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Demonstrated professional experience in one or more of the following areas: energy policy, power-sector regulation, infrastructure or project finance, sustainable finance, investment research, or public policy advisory.

Deep understanding of the Philippines’ financial markets, energy sector, regulatory landscape, and policy environment, with demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior government and regulatory interlocutors .

Familiarity with the financial and regulatory considerations affecting energy infrastructure investment, including financing risks, revenue mechanisms, and project development barriers.

Ability to analyse complex policy, regulatory, and financial issues and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations for investors and policymakers.

Existing professional networks within the Philippines financial, energy, or public policy sectors.

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence and professionalism to interact with government officials, financial institutions, and senior industry representatives.

Experience in supporting and coordinating the delivery of outcomes from international collaborations across multiple time zones, markets and cultures ;

Fluent spoken and written English and Tagalog . Business-level language skills in other major Asian languages regarded as a positive .

• •Strong organisational, project management, writing, verbal communication and interpersonal and skills and demonstrated use of integrating AI
• into workflow to enhance efficiency and maximise productivity .

Strong entrepreneurial skills with ability to work well independently and as a team member.

Desire to work in a mission-driven and non-profit environment .

Applying for the role

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage early application.

Working at AIGCC

A IGCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.

AIGCC empowers employees with flexible work and encourages work/life balance with a range of benefits including : 20 days annual leave, birthday leave, 3 days of recharge leave during Christmas and New Year, study leave of up to 5 days and an Employee Assistance Program.