Senior Associate, India Program

New Delhi, India

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 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 policymakers in supporting development and implementation of appliance energy efficiency policies. In partnership with key national and state level stakeholders, we advance policy compliance, market transformation, and outreach initiatives to foster an ecosystem for resource-efficient appliances and equipment. CLASP India has recently launched new programs that focus on policy implementation and clean energy transition at the sub national level.

As a Senior Associate your work will be critical to the success of the India program. You will focus primarily on leading, planning, implementation, and day-to-day execution of our cooling program. CLASP’s cooling program seeks to enhance development and implementation of cooling centric energy efficiency policies at the national and subnational level, and you will be expected to contribute technically and managerially to other programs across our portfolio.

While working closely with other team members, you will be expected to independently develop and provide technical, managerial and project management leadership on the projects in our portfolio with which you may engage. You will engage with many external partners, including with Government agencies, where you will represent and manage CLASP’s relationships, on several aspects of the program.

As Senior Associate, you will be expected to develop advanced technical expertise in several aspects of the program. You will help develop thought leadership on relevant aspects of the project and contribute towards the program’s expansion and sustainability through support on proposals and fund-raising.   The Senior Associate will work closely with CLASP’s program team members in New Delhi, and in collaboration with national, sub-national and international partners, and other key stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementation of Cooling program in line with India and overall CLASP strategy: Lead and manage effective implementation of the program including development of work plans and budgets, design and implement program activities, terms of reference, execution and effective delivery. Monitor and evaluate the progress of project activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate progress to donors and external stakeholders. Monitor and track progress of project activities; ensure effective and timely and quality delivery of projects.
• Establish productive partnerships within and outside CLASP: Build, manage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders including policymakers, industry associations, implementing partners, research institutions, civil societies, and donor organizations, and serve as the focal point for many of these relationships.
• Technical analysis and research: Plan and conduct research and data analysis, prepare and ensure delivery of reports, briefs, presentations and contribute towards program outputs. Collaborate extensively within various teams within CLASP, harmonizing technical inputs, preparing reports, presenting outcomes and other relevant discussions.
• Communicate: Work with CLASP’s communications team to prepare and disseminate compelling stories of program success, research outcomes, lessons learned, etc. Support team in organizing conferences, workshops, and other stakeholder consultations.
• Business and Program Development: Identify program development opportunities, expansion and collaborate with program managers to gather essential information, ensuring alignment of proposals with organizational goals and objectives.

• Minimum five years of professional experience with progressive growth in energy efficiency, clean energy, economics, public policy, or energy in the Indian context.
• Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, environmental science and policy, economics, energy studies) required. Masters’ degree preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with Excel and/or other analytical software and the ability to translate analysis into policy recommendations is highly preferred.
• You have good customer/client facing skills. These qualities include being patient, understanding, and proactive to address the needs and inquiries from stakeholders.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented team member who is comfortable working across geographies and time zones.
• Project management capabilities with demonstrated track record of managing projects
• Persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written; excellent written and spoken English a must.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to take initiative; a drive to learn and grow on the job.
• 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.

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 flexible telecommuting options after a certain period of employment.

This position will be based in the organization’s New Delhi office. The candidate may also be required to spend time in Government and private sector partners’ office both at the national and sub national level. Early morning or evening hours are sometimes necessary to accommodate international collaboration; national and international travel of up to 20% of the time or on an occasional basis may be required. Some weekend hours may also be required.