Nairobi, Kenya | 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 program supports 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, China — with support from a group of various 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 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. CLASP’s energy access programs include the Efficiency for Access Coalition and its flagship Low-Energy Inclusive Appliances program, the Global LEAP Awards, Verasol Quality Assurance, Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility, among other initiatives in the pipeline. Learn more about our programs.

Background

The Global LEAP Awards is an international competition that identifies and promotes the world’s best, most energy-efficient appliances and equipment intended for use in energy-constrained settings.

Since 2014, Global LEAP Awards has run 12 competitions and challenges for high-impact and emerging technologies, most recently for walk-in cold storage units, solar water pumps, electric pressure cookers and induction cooktops. The Global LEAP Awards have evolved into a trusted global brand that serves as the de facto source of accurate, actionable information about the quality and energy performance of appliances designed for use with off-grid solar energy systems, mini-grid and areas with inconsistent grid connection.

For this assignment, the Fellow will be supporting the team in the implementation of the Awards competition with a focus on solar generators. The Fellow will perform a wide range of activities including supporting project management, stakeholder engagement and relationship development, market and technology assessments as well as data management.

About the role

CLASP is seeking a Fellow to join the Global LEAP Awards team. In this role, the Fellow will help CLASP design, launch, and implement a Global LEAP Awards Competition for Solar Generators for use in energy constrained settings. The Fellow will support the programmatic operations of the Competition and other relevant tasks – with guidance from CLASP staff and collaborating Partners.

Scope of Work

• Maintain and improve program infrastructure: Collaborate with team members on the scoping, design, and execution of Global LEAP Award competitions.
  • 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

• Coordinate! Collaborate! Repeat! Work with CLASP colleagues, partners, stakeholders, sub-contractors, and grantees around the world to develop and implement Global LEAP Award projects and research efforts. 
  • Execute project activities and tasks, and other ad-hoc support needed
  • Manage data collection processes both qualitative and technical
  • Conduct data analysis and develop tools such as evaluation ballots for appliances
  • Manage the appliance testing process, including company outreach, sampling and shipping coordination, test report review, data cleaning and analysis, and results-sharing as needed
• 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.
  • Contribute to grant reporting on programmatic activities, collecting input from team members, reviewing, and formatting the final product
  • Advise on and develop content for the Global LEAP Awards competition 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
  • Ad-hoc support needed related to Global LEAP Awards

The Fellow will participate in regular teleconferences with CLASP staff and consultants, development partners, government representatives, and stakeholders from the private sector and civil society.  Fluency in English is required.

Key Qualifications

Experience

• 2+ 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (e.g., energy, environmental science, engineering, public policy, international relations)

Skills and competencies

• Ability to work across government agencies, private companies, and other stakeholders to support achievement of program objectives

• Self-directed with the ability to work remotely as part of a inclusive, international team
• Entrepreneurial approach to design and execution of long-term initiatives.

• Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks under a deadline

• Ability to translate complex technical information to industry, policy, and investor audiences required.

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with various project stakeholders.

Language

• Outstanding communication skills in both written and spoken English and proven ability to convey technical content in a clear and concise manner

Compensation and Location

CLASP offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, including fully paid health insurance for individuals, a collegial office environment that supports wellness and flexible telecommuting options after a certain period of employment. The selected candidate is expected to work out of CLASP’s office in Nairobi. Early morning or evening hours are sometime necessary to accommodate international collaboration; some travel and weekend hours may also be required. Apply for this position at this link here

CLASP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a inclusive workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Each person is evaluated based on personal skill and merit.