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MJA Climate & Energy is a lean, globally‑connected consultancy that sits at the cutting edge of Asia’s climate‑energy transformation. Built deliberately “sui generis,” the firm is small‑team enough to stay agile while earning the trust of international funders and multilateral partners to steer multi‑country programs—from the Clean Heat Accelerator, where MJA’s Vietnam Representative Office leads in‑country strategy, to the Legacy Solar Panel Reuse Initiative, a joint effort with WRI that maps second‑life PV assets across the Philippines and Thailand. Joining MJA means entering an ecosystem that prizes insight, autonomy and integrity; ideas move fast, and performance is visible.
Why build your career with MJA
Front‑row exposure to frontier issues – You work on live projects shaping Southeast Asia’s clean‑energy transition, from renewable‑policy reform to sustainable‑finance innovation, engaging governments, funders and corporate leaders from day one.
Entrepreneurial learning curve – As a “sui generis” firm, MJA rewards initiative; you navigate ambiguity, lead the full consulting cycle, and experiment with real‑world impact.
Accelerated growth and global access – Early participation in ASEAN, UN and COP dialogues, as well as funder roundtables, gives you visibility and credibility far beyond your years of experience.
High‑trust, high‑performance culture – Teams are outcome‑driven, not hour‑driven; autonomy and professional respect are paired with flexible work rhythms and competitive compensation.
Network that expands influence – Projects link you to development banks, thinktanks, utilities, ministries and philanthropic donors, anchoring a lifelong career in global sustainability.
MJA’s meritocratic, empathetic culture rewards initiative, creativity and discipline in equal measure, linking every task to low‑carbon, inclusive, investment‑ready solutions for Asia
Meet The Team
Marlon Joseph Apañada
Founder and President, MJ Apanada Management Consultancy OPC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlonapanada
Marlon Apanada is Founder and President of MJ Apanada Management Consultancy OPC since the organization’s establishment in 2021. As Founder and President, Marlon spearheads the organization's vision and strategic direction, ensuring timely and impactful project delivery, forging strategic partnerships, and leading a team of experts and staff to deliver impactful solutions for clients and partners navigating national and regional political, regulatory, and stakeholder complexities. Through his leadership, Marlon has ideated, implemented, and impact-delivered for projects, programs, and platforms for some of the organization's most important clients and partners. He brings 20 years of expert experience in the clean energy & climate finance spaces, which includes leading business development of 100 MWs successfully commissioned renewable energy (RE) projects, successfully developing the first bank-financed solar projects in the Philippines, and pioneering climate finance and blended finance practice in Southeast Asia.
A certified Green Finance Specialist, Marlon obtained his MBA from the Berlin University of Applied Sciences and his MBM in Climate Finance from the Berlin School of Economics and Law, both in Berlin, Germany. He also finished a certificate course on Sustainable Finance at the University of Oxford's Smith School of Enterprise and Environment in Oxford, UK.
Eunjoo Park-Minc
Senior Advisor on Financial Institutions, MJ Apanada Management Consultancy OPC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eunjoo-park-minc-81b3b389/
Eunjoo Park-Minc is Senior Advisor on Financial Institutions at MJ Apanada Management Consultancy OPC. In this role Eunjoo provides strategic guidance and expertise to clients and partners, enabling them to navigate emerging challenges and capture opportunities within the dynamic landscape of Southeast Asia. This entails leveraging extensive industry knowledge to develop tailored solutions that enhance organizational resilience, foster growth, and drive sustainable value creation. She has been a Chief Advisor and Head of Sustainable Finance at Banco de Oro (BDO) Unibank in Manila, Philippines since 2012. She has worked in the Financial Sector for more than 25 years as a Financial Analyst, Professor of Finance, and Green Finance Specialist.
She oversees more than 50 renewable energy (RE) projects and other climate action projects BDO financed. She established the bank's Sustainable Finance Framework for BDO certified by Sustainalytics. She also led the issuance of BDO's Green Bond, Sustainability Bond, and Blue Bond, the first innovative leveraged financial instruments to BDO, impacting the Philippines’ financial market as well as the regional market. BDO’s Green Bond issuance of US$ 150 million, Sustainability Bond issuance of Php 52.7 billion, and Blue Bond issuance of US$100 million were truly the prolific results of the successful Sustainable Finance in partnership with International Finance Corporation.
Ms. Park-Minc holds an MSc in Green Energy and Climate Finance from Berlin School of Economics and Law, Berlin, Germany, an MBA in International Business and Finance from George Washington University, Washington D.C. USA., and a BA in Linguistics from Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. She is a Certified Green Finance Specialist and Trainer by the Renewable Energy Academy (RENAC) in Berlin, Germany.
Huyen Thi Nguyen Thu
Policy Engagement Manager-Vietnam, MJ Apanada Management Consultancy OPC
Huyen Thu Ng is currently serving as a Policy Engagement Manager at MJ Apanada Management Consultancy OPC, where she spearheads policy engagement and government relations initiatives in the Vietnamese market. Her expertise lies in renewable energy, eco-friendly vehicles, and sustainable development.
Before joining the organization, Thu worked at Vingroup Joint Stock Company, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate. Her strategic policy analysis in the eco-friendly vehicles sector significantly contributed to the global expansion of VinFast, the first Vietnamese EV company, into markets such as the US, EU, and ASEAN. Thu also established robust relationships with foreign embassies, international governments, and foreign firms to support commercial deals for other company members. Thu excels in planning and organizing meetings and events for high-level official delegations. Her past achievements include leading a group of over 100 VIP guests during major company events.
Thu holds a bachelor's degree in political economics from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and a master's degree in commercial business.
Josh Niczon C. Horacio
Josh Niczon Horacio is a sustainability researcher and project manager currently serving as project management lead for MJA Climate & Energy. In this role, he leads research design, stakeholder coordination, and project implementation across Southeast Asia, focusing on circular clean energy systems, corporate decarbonization, and supply chain transitions.
Over the past year, Horacio has managed and supported multi-country initiatives such as the Corporate & Industrial Transition Accelerator (CITA) and the Asia Legacy Solar Initiative, producing policy insights and knowledge products that advance regional climate action. His work bridges research and implementation, ensuring sustainability strategies are grounded in practical outcomes.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences and a background in Communication, Horacio brings an interdisciplinary approach that combines scientific rigor with strategic storytelling. He previously served as Marketing Lead and Creative Director at Evermood Creative Studios and authored an internationally published paper on sustainable green financing for the 2021 E3G Summit.
Jai T. Lopez
Jai T. Lopez is a Junior Associate at MJA Climate & Energy, where he contributes to research and communications initiatives advancing climate action and clean energy transitions across Asia. His work focuses on renewable energy policy, climate research, and the development of knowledge products that translate complex data into actionable insights for policymakers and industry leaders.
In his role, Lopez supports project teams through in-depth research on climate and renewable energy policies, visual communication design, and stakeholder engagement. He also assists in creating social media graphics and digital content that strengthen MJA’s outreach and knowledge-sharing efforts.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Multimedia Arts degree (expected 2026), Lopez brings a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges visual design and sustainability research. His combined expertise in creative communication and environmental policy enables him to craft compelling narratives that connect data-driven analysis with real-world impact.