Manager - Appliance Energy Efficiency India Program - NGO (8-15 yrs)

Organization: CLASP

Job Title : MANAGER, INDIA PROGRAM

Reports to : SENIOR MANAGER, CLIMATE

Location : NEW DELHI, INDIA

Introduction:

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. Their 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. They 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 its inception in 1999. CLASP is headquartered in Washington, DC, with teams in Europe, Kenya, India, China, and Indonesia. They are mission-driven and committed to a culture of diversity, transparency, collaboration, and impactful work.

About the Role:

The Manager will lead, build and manage CLASP's subnational engagement and portfolio aimed at advancing appliance energy efficiency policies at the state level. Additionally, the Manager will provide support to other programs within the India team as needed. The Manager will be based in CLASP's Delhi office. The candidate will work collaboratively with CLASP team members in India, United States, Europe, South Asia and elsewhere, along with their wide network of international partners and program stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage CLASP's engagement at the subnational level: Build, grow and manage a diverse portfolio of subnational initiatives supporting appliance energy efficiency policy in India. Help build their strategy and portfolio at the subnational level. Work with the leadership in shaping strategy and design programs in line with CLASP's goals at the subnational level.

- Build, manage and grow a high-performing team: Build and manage a high-performing team to expand state-level engagement. Oversee day-to-day workflow, ensuring quality control and providing technical leadership for successful program execution.

- Build and develop strategic partnerships in the states: Forge new partnerships with stakeholders in the states to drive energy efficiency, including subnational governments, partners, civil society organizations, philanthropic organizations, bilateral and multilateral institutions, industry and industry associations, private sector companies.

- Communicate: Work with CLASP's communications team to prepare and disseminate compelling stories of program success, research outcomes, lessons learned, etc.

- Business Development: Working closely with CLASP colleagues, identify new business development opportunities, lead the development of proposals and new projects. Communicate about program progress to donors and external stakeholders.

- Guide implementation and track progress: Develop work plans, detailed implementation plans, terms of reference and monitoring and evaluation metrics. Monitor and evaluate the progress of project activities, identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure effective and timely and quality delivery of projects.

- Keep the big picture in mind: Conduct and roll out programs within the larger context of CLASP, partner, and sector efforts.

- Represent CLASP in external fora, including government consultations, policy discussions, and stakeholder meetings, building and strengthening CLASP's partnerships at the state level.

Note:

The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Must Haves:

- Minimum eight years of professional experience of program design and implementation in energy efficiency, clean energy, economics, public policy, or energy in the Indian context. Successful experience of working with or for subnational Governments in support of energy policy design and implementation highly desirable.

- Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, international relations, development, economics, environmental science) required. Master's degree preferred.

- Entrepreneurial approach to design and execution of long-term initiatives, and a proactive, nimble, and strategic approach to problem-solving.

- Persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written; excellent written and spoken English a must.

- Significant experience managing relationships with clients and/or funders, and experience with managing staff, contractors, and consultants. Experience of managing a team is desirable

- Ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under tight deadlines

- 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.

Compensation & 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 flexible telecommuting options after a certain period of employment.

- This position is full-time and based in New Delhi, India. Working with colleagues across global time zones should be expected. CLASP is an equal opportunity employer. The position will involve extensive travel at the subnational level (approximately 40-50 percent of time).

CLASP is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Their goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens they serve. CLASP complies with all federal, state and local employment law in the countries they 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