Associate, Clean Energy Access

Organization
CLASP
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type
Full-time
Where to Apply
https://www.clasp.ngo/associate-clean-energy-access/
Tags
Full-time

About the Organization
CLASP is the leading global authority on efficient appliances’ role in fighting climate change and improving people’s lives. With 25 years of expertise, CLASP collaborates with policymakers, industry leaders, and other experts to deliver clear pathways to a more sustainable world for people and the planet.

CLASP is a global nonprofit with offices in Brazil, Europe, India, Indonesia, Kenya, and the United States. We have worked in over 90 countries since our inception in 1999. We are mission-driven and committed to a culture of diversity, transparency, collaboration, and impactful work. Find out more about CLASP.

CLASP’s Clean Energy Access Team
CLASP’s Clean Energy Access programs support ambitious efforts to increase global access to clean energy through appliance and equipment energy efficiency. We work in partnership with key stakeholders in South Asia, East and West Africa, and China — with support from a diverse group of funders.

Our team helps build healthy markets for off-grid solar products by driving innovation and sales in early-stage product markets, surfacing data and research on product performance, market trends, and consumer preferences, establishing technical foundations for consumer protection, and aligning sector stakeholders across the value-chain.

From advancing the off-grid solar technologies, bringing power to energy-impoverished people, to building climate resilience of underserved communities, CLASP’s CEA programs increase the uptake of affordable, low-impact, high-quality appliances.

As our global portfolio continues to grow, we are expanding our team to help us execute our portfolio of clean energy access initiatives.

About the role: Associate – Clean Energy Access
The Associate will be a key member of the CLASP Kenya program team and will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of CLASP’s strategy, plans, and deliverables for the Clean Energy Access (CEA) team. The Associate will work closely with CLASP’s program team members in Nairobi and Washington, D.C. to support the Productive Use Financing Facility and other CEA programs. The associate will perform a wide range of activities including monitoring, evaluation, and learning-related work, project coordination, stakeholder and donor engagement, and market and technology research.

The Associate while based in CLASP’s Nairobi office, will work collaboratively with CLASP’s cross-cutting teams in Washington, D.C. and India, as well as a wide network of international partners and program stakeholders, including government agencies, funding institutions, program partners, appliance manufacturers and distributors, and local and international NGOs and companies to support market and standards development and implementation in Kenya and beyond.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning & Data Collection, Management, and Analysis:

Lead PUFF’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities, coordinating both internal data collection/analysis and the work of the Independent Verification Agent (IVA).
Review IVA deliverables for quality, consistency, and actionable insights; flag key issues and synthesize findings for the team and donors.
Track progress against PUFF’s logframe/indicators and contribute to strategy on data-driven improvements. Lead all data collection, management, and analysis for CLASP-collected data; lead oversight and analysis management for any IVA-led data collection.
Donor Reporting:

Lead donor reporting processes for PUFF, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with CLASP and donor requirements.
Program Implementation: Conduct a variety of tasks in support of program implementation, including research, analysis, report and memo writing, and delivering presentations:

Maintain program trackers (Airtable, reporting tools) and ensure accurate documentation of company and program records.
Provide program management support by drafting terms of reference and request for proposal for technical studies, participate in the review and assessment of proposals, track and monitor programmatic activities and outcomes to ensure the highest quality work and outputs.
Represent PUFF in internal and external meetings as needed, providing concise and clear program updates.
Conduct research and analysis to support program decisions, including financial and operational assessments of applicant companies.
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:

Collaborate closely with PUFF team members in Kenya, DC, and other locations to ensure smooth execution of activities.
Engage with participating companies to support onboarding, reporting, and compliance with program requirements.
Coordinate with MEL partners, other CLASP teams, and external stakeholders to align activities and avoid duplication.
Support organization of webinars, workshops, and other stakeholder consultations (e.g., onboarding sessions, feedback sessions for rejected applicants).
Who you are
An Effective Collaborator. You’ve successfully worked across cultural lines on a dispersed team, and you have the ability to operate in complex situations. You can easily gain trust from team members and are known for supporting them to ensure they are set up for success. You’re not afraid to ask questions.
Flexible. You can manage a diverse set of team needs and aren’t afraid to step outside your job description or comfort zone to help the team reach its goals. You’re comfortable with shifting schedules and don’t expect every day to go “as planned.”
A Humble Teammate. Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to always lend a hand or two! You are able to earn influence without authority and naturally seek to support both small projects or large strategic goals.
An Abundant Thinker. You believe that we are living in a world of abundant resources and that the right team of partners can make improbable things happen. You bring relentless curiosity and creativity to every task, project, and engagement.
Mission-oriented. You believe in the mission of CLASP and are passionate about climate change, energy efficiency, and creating a more sustainable world.
The Ideal Candidate
Minimum two years of professional experience in energy efficiency, clean energy, economics, public policy or energy is required
Collaborative, solutions-oriented team member who is comfortable working across geographies and time zones.
Experience in rural electrification, productive use technology, renewable energy, and/or related areas.
Willing to work in projects related to clean energy access.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, international relations, environmental science, economics, energy studies) required or equivalent professional/academic qualifications.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to handle multiple deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced workplace.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with Excel and/or other analytical software and the ability to translate analysis into policy recommendations is highly preferred.
Strong work ethic and an ability to take initiative; a drive to learn and grow on the job.
Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
A commitment to diversity and inclusion. You’re always asking: “whose voice is not at the table?” You have experience working with diverse teams and successfully navigating cross-cultural communication in both local and global contexts, and you deeply value creating a workplace that is supportive of difference.
Why this Role is Compelling
You will be exposed to an unusually wide range of people and issues in the clean energy access and energy sectors, as well as the internal infrastructure and operations of a global NGO.

A successful candidate will develop and build our data and analytics work, grow a broad set of professional and technical skills, honing them to the level of excellence in a demanding and fast-paced environment. You will work with, learn from, and grow alongside a high-performing and diverse team in which everyone is committed to the development of themselves and others.

Compensation and Location
CLASP offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, including fully paid health insurance for individuals and their families/dependents, provident fund and includes a collegial office environment that supports wellness and flexible options after a certain period of employment. This position will be based in the organization’s Nairobi office with a hybrid schedule. Early morning or evening hours are sometimes necessary to accommodate international collaboration; some travel and weekend hours may also be required. We are an equal opportunity employer.

The Application Process
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