The Organization

New Energy Nexus (www.newenergynexus.com) is an international nonprofit organization supporting entrepreneurs and innovators building the future of clean energy. Across more than 15 countries, we accelerate startups, strengthen clean energy ecosystems, and develop market-based solutions that accelerate the global transition to a clean energy economy.

In Thailand, New Energy Nexus is building the country's clean energy workforce, supporting entrepreneurs, and strengthening the enabling ecosystem needed to rapidly scale distributed renewable energy.

The Role

The Senior Associate will play a key role in delivering New Energy Nexus Thailand's climate innovation and entrepreneurship programs. Working across startup acceleration, corporate innovation, ecosystem engagement, and workforce development initiatives, this role is responsible for coordinating program implementation, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact projects.

Working closely with startups, corporates, government agencies, investors, universities, and international partners, the Senior Associate will help turn strategy into action by managing day-to-day program execution and supporting the continued growth of Thailand's clean energy ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Coordination

Support the delivery of NEX Thailand's flagship programs across startup acceleration, corporate innovation, and ecosystem development.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the implementation of flagship programs including the Decarbonize Thailand Sandbox, Lab-to-Commercialization, startup acceleration initiatives, and ecosystem engagement activities.
• Develop and manage detailed program workplans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate workshops, training sessions, mentoring activities, demo days, and events.
• Manage program logistics and participant communications.
• Coordinate consultants, mentors, service providers, and implementation partners.
• Ensure high-quality participant experience and program delivery.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and impact reporting.

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and maintain relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders including:

• Government agencies / Universities and research institutions
• Corporates and industry partners / Innovation ecosystem organizations
• Startup founders and entrepreneurs

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate meetings and partnership activities.
• Support partnership development and stakeholder communications.
• Participate at industry events, conferences, and ecosystem activities.
• Maintain regular engagement with startups and ecosystem partners.

Startup & Ecosystem Support

Support entrepreneurs and strengthen Thailand's clean energy innovation ecosystem.

Responsibilities include:

• Support startup recruitment, selection, onboarding, and program management.
• Coordinate mentor matching and investor engagement activities.
• Support startup business development and commercialization activities.
• Organize networking events, workshops, and ecosystem convenings.
• Gather participant feedback and identify opportunities to improve programs.

Program Operations & Reporting

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and program documentation.
• Track KPIs, milestones, and project deliverables.
• Prepare donor reports, presentations, and impact communications.
• Ensure grant compliance and accurate program reporting.
• Support proposal development, research, and partner communications.
• Coordinate with NEX regional and global teams on shared initiatives.
• Support procurement, finance, and administrative processes related to program delivery.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Energy, Business, Engineering, Public Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in program coordination, project management, consulting, entrepreneurship support, or the clean energy sector.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with startups, government agencies, corporates, universities, or development organizations is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Thai and English are required.
• Ability to travel throughout Thailand and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Climate technology or clean energy
• Startup acceleration or entrepreneurship support
• Corporate innovation or sustainability
• Event or program management
• Management consulting
• International development or donor-funded programs

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who enjoys building ecosystems rather than simply managing projects.

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about accelerating Thailand's clean energy transition.
• Comfortable working across government, industry, startup, and investor communities.
• Able to translate strategy into practical implementation.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable building new initiatives from the ground up.
• Highly collaborative with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join New Energy Nexus Thailand?

This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of Thailand's clean energy innovation ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurs, startups, corporates, and government partners to accelerate the country's energy transition.

You will help deliver programs that connect innovation with real-world impact while collaborating with leading organizations across Thailand and the global New Energy Nexus network. Your work will directly contribute to building a stronger clean energy ecosystem and supporting the next generation of climate entrepreneurs.

Benefits

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

• Submit your resume, cover letter  and responses to our application questions. 
• Click the “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” button to begin your application.
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.