India, New Delhi | Full-time | Duration: 1 Year

About the Organization

CLASP serves at the epicenter of collaborative, ambitious efforts to mitigate climate change and in the global movement for clean energy access, through appliance efficiency. Our mission is to improve the energy and environmental performance of the appliances & equipment we use every day, accelerating our transition to a more sustainable world. We work hand-in-hand with governments, experts, industry, consumers, donor organizations and others to propel policies and markets toward the highest-quality, lowest resource-intensive appliances possible.

CLASP has worked in more than 100 countries since our inception in 1999. CLASP has offices in Washington, DC, Kenya, and India, with teams in Europe, China, and Indonesia. We are mission-driven and committed to a culture of diversity, transparency, collaboration, and impactful work. See our Team Page to learn more about us.

CLASP’s Climate Team

CLASP’s Climate program supports ambitious efforts to mitigate climate change through appliance and equipment energy efficiency. We work in partnership with policymakers and other key stakeholders in dozens of countries—from Brazil to Indonesia, the EU to China—with support from a diverse group of funders.

Our team provides world-class technical and policy advisory services directly to governments to develop and implement the most ambitious and cost-effective appliance efficiency policies all over the world. We accelerate the development of energy-efficient product markets through minimum energy performance standards, informative product labeling, and identification and promotion of the most efficient appliances, both on and off the grid. Our programs are designed to maximize impacts by targeting high emitters, raising the bar through ground-breaking policies, and advancing technologies to meet sustainable development aspirations around the world.

In India, CLASP works closely with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and has supported the expansion of its appliance efficiency policy framework to cover a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial energy-using products under its S&L Program. This has resulted in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and peak electricity demand, reduced consumer energy costs, and expanded access to high quality appliances. In partnership with key national stakeholders, we advance appliance efficiency policy compliance, education and outreach initiatives to foster an ecosystem for resource-efficient appliances and equipment.

About the Role

CLASP is seeking a Fellow to support CLASP’s Climate portfolio at India office. As a Fellow, you will work with India program team to execute our appliance energy efficiency programs and projects throughout South Asia.

The Fellow will work closely with CLASP team members in New Delhi.

Your Responsibilities Will Include: 

• Conducting data collection and analysis: Conduct market data collection and analysis to support ongoing studies on appliance energy efficiency policies
  • Conduct research and data analysis such as comparing policies with international best practices
  • Collect data from different primary and secondary sources, and conduct quantitative analysis using a variety of tools and methodologies
  • Support team in calculating appliance-wise energy savings and GHG emission reduction potentials
  • Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets using statistical techniques

• Supporting programme planning, execution, outreach, and communications: You will support the India team’s portfolio of projects by providing programmatic support. This will include:
  • Assisting Climate team in planning, execution and monitoring of program and project activities.
  • Prepare reports summarizing study findings. Assist in the creation of data visualizations and presentations to effectively communicate research outcomes and recommendations
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings to gather diverse perspectives and insights, fostering collaboration and a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder needs. Drafting minutes and summary of consultations.
  • Providing day to day support on project deliverables – supporting team in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documents as required.

• Collaborating with CLASP team and stakeholders in India:
  • Collaborate and coordinate with CLASP India team, collaborators and stakeholders to support execution of programmatic activities
  • Assist team in building and coordinating relationships with stakeholders for energy efficiency policy development and implementation
  • Support team in organizing conferences, workshops and other stakeholder consultations 

Who You Are:

• An Effective Collaborator. You have the ability to work across a dispersed team and 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.”
• Organized, Efficient, Perceptive, and Diligent. You are highly detail-oriented, and someone who gets a real sense of satisfaction from producing polished work and managing smooth and orderly processes.
• Proactive. You are solutions-oriented, a problem-solver looking for the best solution to whatever challenge you’re confronted with. You get things done, and you don’t wait for instruction. You take initiative, look for ways to offer support and be of use.
• 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 you deeply value a workplace that is supportive of difference.

What You’ll Need:

• 2-3 years of overall professional experience in energy efficiency, clean energy, economics, environment policy, or relevant field. Familiarity with appliance energy efficiency policies will be a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, international relations, environmental science, economics, energy studies) required or equivalent professional/academic qualifications
• Ability to identify and interpret trends and patterns in large data sets and support informed decision-making processes. Experience with Excel and/or other analytical software and the ability to translate analysis into policy recommendations is highly preferred.
• Report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical details in simple manner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong work ethic and an ability to take initiative; a drive to learn and grow on the job
• Strong project and time management, and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• Entrepreneurial attitude and orientation, proactive, resourceful, nimble and strategic approach to learning and problem-solving
• Well-honed listening and interpersonal skills, able to work both in collaboration with others and independently
• Experience working with diverse teams and successfully navigating cross-cultural communication in both local and global contexts
• 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.

Why This Role is Compelling

You will be exposed to an unusually wide range of people, policy makers at BEE and issues in the climate and energy sectors, as well as the internal infrastructure and operations of a global NGO.

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. You will develop a strong understanding of the India’s energy efficiency policy process and have the opportunity to build up technical and policy expertise on appliance efficiency.

This role can serve as a professional development path for you. There is high potential for the role to evolve based on the particular strengths that you bring the team.

Compensation and Location

CLASP offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, including fully paid health insurance for individuals and their families/dependents, provident fund and includes a collegial office environment that supports wellness and telecommuting option would be provided after a certain period of employment. This position will be based in the organization’s New Delhi office, and requires working from office 4 days in a week. Early morning or evening hours are sometimes necessary to accommodate international collaboration; some travel and weekend hours may also be required. We are an equal opportunity employer.

This position is full-time. We are looking for candidates to work in New Delhi.

The Application Process

If you believe you meet the attributes and skills above, please fill in the enclosed application form on this link: (URL: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=67bd75ac-64a1-42ef-a03f-815fb71e7491&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US). If you have any questions, kindly email mphilip@clasp.ngo. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

CLASP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. CLASP complies with all federal, state and local employment law in the countries we operate and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, credit information or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated based on personal skill and merit. CLASP’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, and social, educational and recreational programs.