Senior Associate, Energy Access at New Energy Nexus

Responsibilities

• Work with the Manager, Energy Access in setting the overall strategic direction of the Energy Access department, including identifying and cultivating new areas of work.
• Assist in coordinating and strengthening CTH’s Energy Access Networks and Mini-Grids and Solar Home Systems Partnerships, including recruiting and cultivating strong working relations with (new) strategic associations and, partners.
• Plan and execute market intelligence and knowledge sharing activities, such as webinars, market surveys and case studies.
• Plan and execute a range of recurring communications activities, including newsletters and correspondence with clients, and partners.
• Work with the CTH Communication team to amplify the work of CTH’s Energy Access initiatives through strategic media channels.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact and performance of energy access initiatives.
• Represent the Organization at external meetings and professional gatherings where required. Manage external relations related to the energy access portfolio.
• Work with the Manager, Energy Access in developing strategies and proposals for the overall Energy Access program of the hub
• Plan and execute domestic and international conferences, workshops and networking events.
• Proposal writing, grant applications and grant management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience, 3 years of which should be in energy access. Familiarity with energy access issues and stakeholders, particularly those related to renewable distributed power solutions (stand-alone and mini-grid solutions).
• Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. international affairs, energy, political science or business) strongly preferred. (A Master’s degree would be an added advantage).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong drafting ability.
• Strong attention to detail and organization is a must.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in languages other than English, will be an added advantage.
• Team player who is also able to work independently and is a self-starter.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Suites and other Software Tools.
• Personal commitment to CTH vision and mission.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Who You Are

• A self- starter who is able to learn, work independently and passionately.
• You seek to take on new types of work, even without supervision.
• You show willingness to work, travel, and do what it takes to get the job done.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context.
• You are able to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response.
• You can build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in a high paced environment.
• You must speak and write well and have a reasonably good command of English language usage and structure