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1 Jun 2019

Internship Internship – Market Development & Innovation

CLASP – Posted by CEA Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job Description

About the Organization

CLASP serves as the leading international voice and resource for appliance energy efficiency policies and market acceleration initiatives. From advancing off-grid solar technologies, bringing power to energy-impoverished people, to cutting the catastrophic climate impacts of air conditioning, CLASP programs increase uptake of affordable, low-impact, high-quality appliances. We’re mission-driven, impact-focused, and committed to a culture of diversity, transparency, and collaboration. Learn more here.

Position Summary

CLASP seeks a highly motivated summer intern perform qualitative and quantitative research, data-related work, crafting insights, and developing case studies on compliance best practices. The Intern will support the CLASP Market Development & Innovation team, which provides world-class technical and advisory services on efficient, high quality, off-grid appropriate appliances that can unlock higher levels of energy access in off- and weak-grid developing country contexts. The team is currently implementing projects and programs in countries across sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, and the Intern would be part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-national project team, contributing to the design and development of a range of deliverables from field testing of off-grid products to communications campaigns.

The exact assignment(s) will depend both on our needs and on your skills, expertise and interest. For reference, potential projects could include:

The intern will substantively contribute to one or more of the following:

  • Updating the LEIA technology summaries based on recent research conducted by our team since its publication
  • Providing assistance to scoping and planning for some anticipated “fast track” projects – one heavily focused on research (productive use appliances for agriculture in India) and one heavily focused on communications (developing consumer awareness raising campaign in one or more developing country markets)
  • Doing the first round of desk research and synthesis/analysis for some anticipated “long term” projects that will focus on nexus issues with energy efficient appliances – across health, humanitarian relief, and/or education.

The intern will also have the opportunity to assist with current project work and administrative tasks to support other team members. This may include one or more of the following:

  • Helping finalize migration of contacts & development of necessary fields for our new CRM system
  • Writing and scheduling Tweets as part of ongoing communications and/or to help develop an upcoming communications campaign
  • Assist with communications around dissemination of our upcoming research reports and/or tools (e.g. the “Off-Grid Appliance Data Platform”).   

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field; may be either in progress, or completed within the past 6 months (if in progress, entering final undergraduate year preferred). Students pursuing, or just graduated from, Master’s or Ph.D. level studies are also invited to apply.
  • Highly detail-oriented
  • Knowledge of and experience with qualitative research methods
  • Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data
  • Highly motivated self-starter with entrepreneurial attitude and strategic approach to learning and problem-solving
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Professional demeanor; ability to comport in a diverse, international work environment
  • Knowledge of energy efficiency policy and Montreal Protocol highly desirable
  • Outstanding collaborator and team player with well-honed listening and interpersonal skills
  • Time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks at once
  • Ability to read French and/or Spanish is a plus
  • Proficient in Excel

Compensation

Compensation will be provided at a competitive, hourly rate. Class credit may be available and will be provided in accordance with your university’s policy.

How to Apply

Internships are typically 10-week engagements; start and end dates can accommodate academic schedules. Therefore, applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please indicate your availability (hours/week) and timeframe (e.g. June 1-August 31). CEA Recruiting is assisting CLASP with this search. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements through CEA’s job portal. Please direct all applications and inquiries to [email protected]. https://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/internship-market-development-innovation-washington-dc-104982 CLASP is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Categories: Environment / Climate Change. Job Types: Internship.

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