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CLASP is an impartial and independent nonprofit organization, first established in 1999 to mitigate the growing energy demand resulting from the use of appliances, lighting, and equipment. We now work hand-in-hand with policymakers, governments, technical experts, industry, funding organizations, consumers and consumer groups, and others to improve the en...
About CLASP’s Clean Energy Access Team:
CLASP’s Clean Energy Access program supports ambitious efforts to increase global access to clean energy through appliance and equipment energy efficiency. They work in partnership with key stakeholders in South Asia, East and West Africa, and China — with support from a diverse group of funders.
Their 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 in underserved communities, CLASP’s CEA programs increase uptake of affordable, low-impact, high-quality appliances.
As their global portfolio continues to grow, they are expanding their team to help them execute their portfolio of clean energy access initiatives. CLASP’s energy access programs include the Efficiency for Access Coalition and its flagship Low-Energy Inclusive Appliances program, the Global LEAP Awards, and VeraSol Quality Assurance, among other initiatives in the pipeline, including a Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility. Learn more about their programs.
About the Role:
The Senior Associate will be a key member of the CLASP East Africa program team and will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of CLASP’s strategy, plans, and deliverables for the Clean Energy Access program. The Senior Associate will work closely with colleagues as well as external partners and stakeholders to lead the development and execution of several program goals and objectives within the Efficiency for Access ecosystem, and will perform a wide range of activities including program and project management, stakeholder engagement and relationship development, program and policy planning, business development, and market and technology assessments.
The Senior Associate will be based in CLASP’s Nairobi office and will work collaboratively with CLASP’s Clean Energy Access team in Washington, D.C., India, Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as a wide network of international partners and program stakeholders in Africa, including government agencies, funding institutions, program partners, appliance manufacturers and distributors, and local and international NGOs and companies to support standards development and implementation in Africa and beyond, to help plan and execute their global portfolio of market development programs and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Associate will play key roles in several projects commensurate with their knowledge and experience. Specifically:
Efficiency for Access and the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances Program:
The Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility:
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Why is this role compelling?
You will be exposed to an unusually wide range of people and issues in the climate and energy sectors, as well as the internal infrastructure and operations of a global NGO. You will be able to directly shape and have ownership of several new, high profile projects with long-term remits.
A successful candidate will develop and grow a broad set of professional 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.
This role provides the opportunity for travel locally and internationally, about 30% of the time.
Compensation & Location:
CLASP offers a competitive salary for the role based on the candidate’s level of experience. CLASP provides its employees with a competitive salary that is benchmarked annually with other non-profit organizations. CLASP also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including fully paid health insurance for individuals and competitive rates for families/dependents, unlimited leave and all federal holidays, an impressive match of employee contributions to the retirement plan and a collegial office environment that supports professional development, wellness and flexible telecommuting options.
This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. Occasional international travel will be required.
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