• Supporting local coalitions for local solutions;
• Uniting governance innovators;
• Using evidence and data strategically for governance action.

• Local (or sub-national) development processes;
• State capture & anticorruption;
• Climate action & energy transition; and
• The rethinking of democracy.

• Co-lead the strategic planning and advise execution of an in-country co-creation process, which may include:

• Help the Governance Action Hub build partnerships with key players in the country at national and/or subnational levels interested in exploring new ways of addressing governance challenges.
• Serve as the primary liaison for high-level dialogue with the government, addressing their requests for support at the micro, meso, and macro levels as they arise.
• Co-author a short article or blog analysis on adapting coalitions for change and other approaches to promote bold governance action in the Philippines on the entry points identified by the research consultant.
• Support other learning and knowledge sharing activities based on mutual interest and in agreement with the Action Hub’s director.

• Based in the Philippines.
• 10+ years of applicable experience in governance, accountability, innovation, democracy, energy transition, or related fields from roles within donor/funder organizations, governmental bodies, or multilateral institutions.
• Strong expertise in conducting political economy analyses or practice.
• Knowledge of energy, natural resource management and/or mining challenges and current debates in the Philippines. Experience in supporting or leading multi-stakeholder/participatory approaches.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across sectors (government, civil society, private sector, international funders, etc.). Pre-established relationships with these stakeholders are advantageous.
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in establishing and managing robust networks of diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and reporting.
• Highly organized with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Solutions-oriented with a diplomatic communication style.