[Hiring] Communications Manager @E3G

Role Description

This post based in Singapore, to lead the PPCA’s communications work to enhance the public debate on the benefits and feasibility of the coal-to-clean transition in Southeast Asia and contribute to PPCA’s wider comms activities, reporting to the Communications Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication Strategy: Work with the PPCA Comms Team, the broader PPCA team, and with relevant governments (PPCA co-chairs: the UK and Canada; CTC co-chairs: France and Indonesia) to lead, develop and deliver comprehensive communication strategies that effectively communicate PPCA’s value proposition to our key target audience, closely following the political and media debates in Southeast Asia to identify where strategic communications can be usefully deployed in order to speed up the coal-to-clean transition.
• Messaging: Develop and refine compelling and impactful narratives that effectively address local priorities, concerns, and opportunities while creating a compelling vision of a prosperous, resilient future powered by clean energy. Identify regional proof-points and case studies, as well as leverage closed-door PPCA engagements to generate exclusive insights. Operationalise narratives with a wide range of communications material (e.g., press releases, press briefings, social media content, op-eds, blogs, communication support during events), ensuring consistency across all communication channels.
• Media Relations: Bring a strong understanding of the media landscape in Southeast Asia to the PPCA Team. Cultivate strategic media partnerships through consistent engagement, positioning PPCA and its spokespeople as a valued resource for regional energy transition insights. Proactively identify opportunities to engage the media and pitch stories, deliver media assets, develop speaking points and other supportive material for interviews.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Events: Establish new partnerships and leverage existing ones to refine and amplify messages and identify and elevate local influential voices in comms activities. Use social media to increase visibility and create and strengthen connections. Coordinate online or in-person events for the PPCA Team, co-creating the initial concept and seeing them through to completion. Support the PPCA team in representing the organisation at other relevant events to establish relationships and enhance the Alliance’s profile.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Track and analyse the impact of PPCA’s communications efforts in Southeast Asia, including media coverage, social media tracking and stakeholder feedback. Provide regular reports to senior staff and funders on the effectiveness of communication strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the broader comms activities of the PPCA’s comms team as required.

Qualifications

• A strong track record of building and maintaining impactful media relations in Southeast Asia, including pitching stories and securing media coverage.
• An enthusiasm to embrace complex, technical topics, and transform them into compelling narratives about the benefits and feasibility of the energy transition.
• The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones.
• Capability to meet deadlines independently in fast-paced environments.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; additional languages are an asset.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience in leading external communications, including developing and implementing communication strategies working to a senior, supervisor or manager level.
• Proven experience in working in networks with a strong track record of leading on stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including governments, think tanks and financial institutions.
• Proven experience in delivering events.
• Understanding of digital comms tools and platforms, including social media management, website content management systems, and email marketing.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Work-life balance. Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with a fully remote working model and flexible working arrangements.
• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension contribution plan (can vary according to location).
• E3G offers a reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector.
• The indicative salary range in Singapore is $85,000 SGD - $95,000 SGD dependent on experience and qualifications of the chosen candidate.
• Yearly process for remuneration review.
• Occasional international travel may be required from time to time.

Your Application

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey where your ambition meets passion? Submit your application in English with a CV of maximum 2 pages and an offer letter of no more than 1 page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start. Please combine into a one document submission.

Recruitment Process

• First online interview with Team Members
• Final online interview with HR, PPCA Communications Lead, and Head of Secretariat

The deadline for applications is Sunday 18th October 2026 23:59pm.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.