Associate, Clean Energy Access

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 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 programs support 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, and China — with support from a diverse group of 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 the 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.

• The Associate will be a key member of the CLASP Kenya program team and will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of CLASP's strategy, plans, and deliverables for the Clean Energy Access (CEA) team. The Associate will work closely with CLASP's program team members in Nairobi and Washington, D.C. to support the Productive Use Financing Facility and other CEA programs. The associate will perform a wide range of activities including monitoring, evaluation, and learning-related work, project coordination, stakeholder and donor engagement, and market and technology research. 
• The Associate while based in CLASP's Nairobi office, will work collaboratively with CLASP's cross-cutting teams in Washington, D.C. and India, as well as a wide network of international partners and program stakeholders, including government agencies, funding institutions, program partners, appliance manufacturers and distributors, and local and international NGOs and companies to support market and standards development and implementation in Kenya and beyond. 

• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning & Data Collection, Management, and Analysis:
  • Lead PUFF's monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities, coordinating both internal data collection/analysis and the work of the Independent Verification Agent (IVA).
  • Review IVA deliverables for quality, consistency, and actionable insights; flag key issues and synthesize findings for the team and donors.
  • Track progress against PUFF's logframe/indicators and contribute to strategy on data-driven improvements.
  • Lead all data collection, management, and analysis for CLASP-collected data; lead oversight and analysis management for any IVA-led data collection.
• Donor Reporting:
  • Lead donor reporting processes for PUFF, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with CLASP and donor requirements.
• Program Implementation: Conduct a variety of tasks in support of program implementation, including research, analysis, report and memo writing, and delivering presentations:
  • Maintain program trackers (Airtable, reporting tools) and ensure accurate documentation of company and program records.
  • Provide program management support by drafting terms of reference and request for proposal for technical studies, participate in the review and assessment of proposals, track and monitor programmatic activities and outcomes to ensure the highest quality work and outputs.
  • Represent PUFF in internal and external meetings as needed, providing concise and clear program updates.
  • Conduct research and analysis to support program decisions, including financial and operational assessments of applicant companies.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:
  • Collaborate closely with PUFF team members in Kenya, DC, and other locations to ensure smooth execution of activities.
  • Engage with participating companies to support onboarding, reporting, and compliance with program requirements.
  • Coordinate with MEL partners, other CLASP teams, and external stakeholders to align activities and avoid duplication. 
  • Support organization of webinars, workshops, and other stakeholder consultations (e.g., onboarding sessions, feedback sessions for rejected applicants).

• Have process integrity. You ensure consistency of processes/tasks with the guidelines and measures. You provide continuous oversight of to ensure reliability, with some supervision.
• Advise. You initiate communication with teams and address issues on project delivery. You collaborate with external consultants and partners to achieve objectives.
• Sustain Standards. You anticipate and address issues to ensure timely delivery of services at the required level of quality
  
  

• Minimum two years of professional experience in energy efficiency, clean energy, economics, public policy or energy is required
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented team member who is comfortable working across geographies and time zones.
• Experience in rural electrification, productive use technology, renewable energy, and/or related areas. 
• Willing to work in projects related to clean energy access. 
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, international relations, environmental science, economics, energy studies) required or equivalent professional/academic qualifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.  
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced workplace.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with Excel and/or other analytical software and the ability to translate analysis into policy recommendations is highly preferred.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to take initiative; a drive to learn and grow on the job.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time 
• 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.