Manager, Clean Energy Access

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About CLASP

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

Our team helps build healthy markets for off-grid solar products value chain innovation and sales in early-stage product markets, market development, 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 off-grid solar technologies, bringing power to energy-impoverished people, to building the climate resilience of under-served communities, CLASP’s CEA programs increase the uptake of affordable, low-impact, high-quality appliances.

Our Vision for the Role

The Manager will be a key member of the CLASP India 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 Manager will work closely with CLASP’s program team members in New Delhi to support the development and execution of several projects’ goals and objectives within the Modern Energy Cooking Services Program, Efficiency for Access and VeraSol programs.

Responsibilities

• Program oversight:

   Working through the team, directing the implementation, delivery and reporting of program outputs. Oversee program budgets and staffing plans. Guide and review project terms of reference and work plans to ensure projects adhere to realistic timelines, stay within budget, and meet CLASP’s quality standards.

• Lead and grow a high-performing team:

   Supervise and enable the continued growth of a dynamic team of professional staff, facilitate research training and professional development, and identify future staffing and recruiting needs.

• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships:

   Build support among key stakeholders and forge new, impact-focused partnerships, including with sector industry leaders, think tanks, government decision makers, donor organizations, etc.

• Track impacts and progress:

   Contribute to the ongoing development of program impact metrics. Monitor and evaluate the progress of project activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate progress.

• Communication and advocacy:

   Work with CLASP’s communications team to design and disseminate program outcomes, lessons learned, etc. Represent CLASP at internal and external events, including preparing and presenting research to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience of clean energy access program design and implementation in energy efficiency, clean energy, economics, public policy, or energy in the Indian context. Successful experience of working with or for subnational Governments in support of energy policy design and implementation is highly desirable.
• Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, international relations, development, economics, environmental science) required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Entrepreneurial approach to design and execution of long-term initiatives, and a proactive, nimble, and strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written; excellent written and spoken English a must.
• Significant experience managing relationships with clients and/or funders, and experience with managing staff, contractors, and consultants. Experience of managing a team is desirable