Technical Advisor, Motors and Industrial Products

Technical Advisor, Motors and Industrial Products

Location: Belgium | China | United Kingdom | Washington, D.C

Full time

About the Organization

CLASP focuses on appliance & equipment energy performance and quality, to mitigate and adapt to climate change, expand access to clean energy, and improve lives. We serve at the epicenter of collaborative, ambitious efforts to mitigate climate change and in the global movement for clean energy access, through appliance efficiency.

Our 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. We work hand-in-hand with governments, experts, industry, consumers, donor organizations, and others to propel policies and markets toward the highest-quality, least resource-intensive appliances possible.

CLASP has worked in more than 100 countries since our inception in 1999. We have offices in Washington, DC; Nairobi, Kenya; Jakarta, Indonesia; and New Delhi, India, with additional teams in Europe and China. We are mission-driven and committed to a culture of diversity, transparency, collaboration, and impactful work. See our Team Page to learn more about us.

CLASP's Climate Team

CLASP's Climate program supports ambitious efforts to mitigate climate change through appliance and equipment energy efficiency. We work in partnership with policymakers and other key stakeholders in dozens of countries-from Brazil to Indonesia, the EU to China-with support from a diverse group of funders.

Our team provides world-class technical and policy advisory services directly to governments to develop and implement the most ambitious and cost-effective appliance efficiency policies all over the world. We accelerate the development of energy-efficient product markets through minimum energy performance standards, informative product labeling, and identification and promotion of the most efficient appliances, both on and off the grid. Our programs are designed to maximize impacts by targeting high emitters, raising the bar through ground-breaking policies, and advancing technologies to meet sustainable development aspirations around the world.

We are expanding our team to bring on board a technical advisor who will support our staff and partners to reduce the climate impact of motors, motor systems, and other industrial products in line with Net Zero targets.

Position Summary

As a Technical Advisor on the Climate Team, you will provide support to teams working in top emitting countries and to the global research team. The Technical Advisor will be responsible for developing and reviewing policy documents, test procedures, research products, and developing and implement a global strategy to decrease the carbon emissions from motors, motor systems, and other industrial products. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting policy development, market transformation, and aligning technical solutions with global sustainability goals.

There is flexibility in location, but we have a strong preference that the advisor be based in the US (east coast time zone), Europe, India, or China. The Technical Advisor will work closely with team members in countries where CLASP has a presence, along with our wide network of international partners and program stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of energy efficiency policies for motors, motor systems, and industrial equipment, drawing from global best practices and in collaboration with government agencies, local and international NGOs, and industry stakeholders. Lead the development and implementation of a global motors' strategy for CLASP.
• Represent CLASP in external fora, including regional events, national consultations, discussion with policy makers and other stakeholders in various countries, relevant industry conferences, developing and strengthening external relationships across stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise on motor technologies and efficiency standards, advising CLASP staff and partners on best practices and emerging innovations in the industry.
• Support fundraising and partnership efforts through proposal development and engagement with donors and partners.
• Contribute to thought leadership by developing policy briefs, position papers, policy modeling and case studies that articulate the benefits of energy-efficient motors, motor systems, and industrial products as related to CLASP climate goals.

CLASP Competencies

• Analyze for opportunity. You stay on top of the latest research and policy context to identify opportunities for CLASP to further its strategic goals through reducing climate impacts from motors, motor systems, and industrial products. You identify new projects and support the design along with our senior leadership team.
• Advise and persuade. You advise managers and teams on new approaches and provide technical inputs, contributing to program quality or delivery. You build collaborative networks with clients and external stakeholders to better serve program and organizational objectives.
• An Effective Collaborator. You've successfully worked across cultural lines on a 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 support 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 and 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 of CLASP and are passionate about global access to clean energy, climate change, energy efficiency, and creating a more sustainable world.

The Ideal Candidate

• A track record of achievement in energy policy program design and implementation, including international experience. 10+ years of overall professional experience in the energy or environmental field, with experience working on motors and/or other industrial products a must and work experience in an industrial setting (e.g. factory) preferred. A significant portion of the advisor's portfolio will be supporting the design and implementation of replacement and retrofit programs in industrial settings.
• Bachelors' degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, international relations, environmental science and policy, economics, energy studies) required. Masters' degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including experience with Excel and/or other analytical software and the ability to develop and use policy models and translate analysis into policy recommendations. Strong technical understanding of motors, motor systems and other industrial products with a preference for experience working on efficiency standards and policy design and implementation, and/or industrial energy efficiency projects.

• You have a strong understanding of energy efficiency technologies and policies, particularly for motors and industrial products.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced workplace.
• Impeccable organization: you are highly detail-oriented, and someone who gets a real sense of satisfaction from producing polished work and managing smooth and orderly processes.
• Persuasive communication skills, both verbal and written; excellent written and spoken English a must.

• 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.
• Experience writing for and communicating to a donor audience and coordinating projects with subject matter experts and teams on reporting or fundraising.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an orientation toward working in a collaborative environment; ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under tight deadlines.

Compensation and Location

CLASP offers employees a highly competitive salary, regularly benchmarked against similar organizations in our industry. As a global team, collaboration across various time zones is expected, and international travel will be required. We provide inclusive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with unlimited leave and observance of local public holidays. Our supportive work environment fosters professional growth and wellness while offering flexibility for hybrid work.

This position is full-time and you must be already based in, or be willing to relocate to (with ability to secure legal work authorization), the US (Washington DC area), Europe (Belgium or UK), or China. Compensation will be competitive and determined based on the candidate's experience. The salary range for this position is $100,068.00 to $149,730.00 in the U.S., £63,373.00 to £92,000.00 in the UK and 78,605.00 to 112,738.00 in Belgium.

To Apply

To be considered for a position, interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter, at the following link indicating your desired position and salary requirements. This position will remain open until filled.

CLASP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Each person is evaluated based on personal skill and merit.

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