Jobs at CLASP

The Fellow will be responsible for a variety of internal and external facing research activities including, but not limited:

• Supporting Clean Energy Access initiative through data analytics and research focused on of productive Use of Energy (PUE) Appliances
• Developing and refining PUE appliance market sizing models for selected African markets, in collaboration with the data scientist.
• Analysing sales and performance data of partner PUE appliances
• Co-leading data collection, management and analysis of ongoing and upcoming Productive Use of Renewable Energy Demonstrators (PURE DEMO)
• Designing, developing and maintaining dashboards and data visualization for the consumer impact study, PURE DEMO and other CLASP projects
• Data synthesis from internal CLASP databases and relevant external repositories to support research and decision making.
• In collaboration with the LEIA research lead, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning lead, and the data scientist, develop data modelling tool to simulate efficient appliance access and associated impacts.

 The Ideal Candidate

Desired Education and Experience

• Recent master’s degree (preferred- up to 3 years) in Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Energy Systems, Development Studies, a related quantitative field and or a research-based Bachelor’s degree (required) in the said fields with 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis tools and visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python libraries like Matplotlib/Seaborn, or R’s ggplot2).
• Academic or practical training in data analysis, research methods, and statistical modeling.
• Coursework or demonstrated experience related to energy access, clean energy, international development, or African markets is highly desirable.
• Understanding of clean energy access, Productive Use of Energy (PUE), or renewable energy technologies is an asset.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to take the initiative; a drive to learn and grow on the job
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven ability to write clearly and concisely 
• Ability to synthesize data and analysis to inform strategy and recommendations 
• Professional demeanor, including the ability to comport in a diverse, international work environment 
• Intellectual agility and a commitment to professional development 

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve program infrastructure: Collaborate with global team members on the scoping, design, and execution of a complex, fast-moving project portfolio.
• Schedule internal team meetings and external funder and stakeholder meetings, circulate agenda and pre-meeting materials, and develop minutes/meeting notes 
• Utilize established and new tools for tracking program activities, impacts, monitoring, and evaluation
• Collaborate with CLASP’s Finance, Operations, and Administrative Teams on vendor and consultant management, contract development, and invoice processing
• Coordinate! Collaborate! Repeat! Work with CLASP colleagues, partners, stakeholders, sub-contractors, and grantees around the world to develop and implement programs, projects, and research efforts. 
• Provide guidance to junior staff, i.e. coordinators, fellows, and interns, providing program orientation, training, and ad-hoc technical or operational assistance, as appropriate 
• Contribute to data management for the VeraSol Product Database, including maintaining up-to-date records and responding to internal and external requests for data analysis and data sharing
• Coordinate the appliance testing process, including company outreach, sampling and shipping coordination, test report review, data cleaning and analysis, and results-sharing
• Support the solar energy kit and appliance certification operations from initial company engagement to results-sharing through coordination with team members, test labs, and solar companies
• Represent VeraSol in relevant industry events such as webinars and conferences 
• Support program outreach, stakeholder engagement, and reporting: Communicate program impacts and facilitate knowledge-sharing across various stakeholder groups, including industry leaders, trade associations, government decision makers, and donor organizations.
• Support engagement with governments and development programs on use and adoption of quality assurance frameworks
• Contribute to project proposal development and grant reporting on programmatic activities, collecting input from team members, reviewing, and formatting the final product
• Support content development for the VeraSol Newsletter and other communications campaigns and activities
• Design and develop high quality and informational webinars, reports, and presentations, in collaboration with Communications Team members 
• Generate market and technology intelligence: Generated knowledge products, resources, and tools to inform and inspire impact-oriented actions.
• Conduct desk research, data collection, and analysis on appliance markets, policies, and solar appliance technologies

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 to five years of professional experience in energy efficiency, clean energy, engineering, environmental science, business, international development, economics, public policy or energy is required
• You have good customer-facing skills. These qualities include being patient, understanding, and proactive to address the needs and inquiries from companies seeking certification services. 
• 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.