Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 22, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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:
• Identify and explore barriers to skills development for Clean Energy Access (CEA) jobs in the productive use appliance supply chain, particularly in East Africa. Develop creative approaches for overcoming these barriers that fit into a Workforce and Skills Development workstream and leverages EforA program activities.
• Lead the design of Workforce and Skills Development programmatic work in East Africa with the goal of nurturing, increasing +/improving the labor market for CEA jobs. Suggested approaches should be both empowering and inclusive.
• Identify and foster strategic partnerships related to the Workforce and Skills Development workstream (e.g. companies for graduate fellowships, certification programs for semi-skilled technicians). Oversee the contracting process and partnership outputs
• Develop and support execution of foundational program elements (e.g., training modules, monitoring and evaluation processes). Provide regular progress updates.

The Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility:
• Play a leading role in developing relationships with industry players to help build a pipeline of companies to participate in the facility, including identification of and outreach to key individuals in leadership positions.
• Represent the facility as needed in relevant sector forums such as webinars, conferences, etc.
• Work with global team members in evaluating company applications for financing; support ongoing management of companies thereafter.
• Regularly report on relationship building activities among key stakeholders including off-grid industry leaders, trade associations, government decision makers, and donor organizations.
• Support the organization of successful and high value workshops and networking events as needed, and other stakeholder consultations on key issues for the clean energy access program as necessary to maximize industry, government, and non-government participation in program activities.

Does this sound like you?
• 5+years of experience, specifically in the off-grid clean energy sector or analogous sectors preferred.
• Experience working off-grid, rural, or emerging market product distribution and/or supply chains is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with diverse project stakeholders.
• An ability to establish, build, and continually reinforce confidence in a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups and constituencies will be essential to success.
• Entrepreneurial approach to design and execution of long-term initiatives.
• Outstanding communication skills in both written and spoken English and proven ability to convey technical content in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to translate complex technical information to industry, policy, and investor audiences required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time under deadline while managing other colleagues with flexibility, composure and humor.

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.



Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

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