Senior Manager, Clean Energy Access

New Delhi, India

About the Organization

US headquartered global NGO working on energy efficiency with partnership with key stakeholders in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Lead the engagement to expand clean energy access in India: In partnership with the India Director and Senior Director - Clean Energy Access, take accountability for implementing clean energy access strategy in India. Build, grow and manage a broad portfolio of both national and subnational initiatives that are aligned strategic mission on clean energy access, such as uptake of electric cooking appliances, productive use appliances in underserved areas, or integration of distributed clean energy resources in India.

- Program oversight and execution: Working through the team, guide the implementation, delivery and reporting of program outputs. Oversee program budgets and staffing plans. Guide and review project terms of reference and work plans to ensure projects adhere to realistic timelines, stay within budget, and meet org's quality standards. Troubleshoot implementation challenges with partners and staff, ensuring timely and adaptive program delivery.

- Lead and grow a high-performing team: Supervise and enable the continued growth of a dynamic team of professional staff, facilitate research training and professional development, and identify future staffing and recruiting needs.

- Build and develop strategic partnerships: Manage relationships with key stakeholders and forge new, impact-focused partnerships, including with industry and industry associations, civils society organizations, think tanks, government decision makers, donor organizations, etc.

- Track impacts and progress: Contribute to the ongoing development of program impact metrics. Monitor and evaluate the progress of project activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate progress.

- Communication and advocacy: Work with communications team to design and disseminate program outcomes, lessons learned, etc. Represent at internal and external events, including preparing and presenting research to diverse audiences. Serve as a thought leader on market development for efficient and affordable appliances and equipment.

- Business Development: Lead and support business development efforts, including proposal design, donor engagement, and fundraising. Act as a key liaison with current and prospective funders.

Who you are:

- A Team Leader. You have a passion for growing others and building collaborative, high trust working environments.

- An Effective Collaborator. You've successfully worked across cultural lines on a geographically dispersed team, and you have the ability 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."

- 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 and are passionate about climate change, energy efficiency, and creating a more sustainable world.

The Ideal Candidate:

- 10+ years of professional experience in program design and implementation in energy efficiency, clean energy, economics, public policy, or energy projects in the Indian context. Successful experience of working with or for subnational Governments in support of energy policy design and implementation highly desirable. Experience working on clean cooking, distributed renewable energy, or productive use appliances a plus.

- Demonstrated experience in growing and developing team members.

- 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.

- Proven track record in managing complex partnerships. Significant experience managing relationships with clients and/or funders, and experience with managing staff, contractors, and consultants.

- 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.

Why this role is compelling:

You will be exposed to an unusually wide range of people and issues in the clean energy access and energy sectors, as well as the internal infrastructure and operations of a global NGO.

A successful candidate will develop and build our data and analytics work, grow a broad set of professional and technical 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.