🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ New Energy Nexus – 5 Positions

New Energy Nexus is an international organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and now operate programs in China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa.

Our partner, Clean Technology Hub, is a pioneering hybrid hub for the research, development, demonstration and incubation of clean energy technologies in Africa, and their validation for commercial stage development. It is an early start-up incubator for inventions and innovations in clean energy, a consultancy for sustainability and energy efficiency solutions for organizations, and a driver of clean energy investment into Africa. Clean Technology Hub is focused on addressing Africa’s energy poverty, increasing energy access through clean, renewable energy and sustainability.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Senior Associate, Energy Access
2.) Senior Associate, Enterprise Development Program
3.) Senior Associate, Knowledge Management
4.) Senior Associate, Environment & Climate Change
5.) Senior Associate, Research

Location: Abuja, (FCT), Nigeria

Position Summary

• We seeking a motivated Energy Associate to contribute to the success and growth of its Energy Access program.
• As a Senior Associate, you will work as part of a dynamic team to contribute to several initiatives, including research, policy formulation, advocacy, and enterprise development for increased energy access and improved climate resilience.

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

• 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).
• Must have 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).
• 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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Abuja

Position Summary

• The Senior Associate, Enterprise Development Program (EDP) will evaluate the current company lineup compared with competitors line up to suggest new product development.
• They will support the development of new markets through new products or new customer audiences.
• As the Senior Associate EDP, you will focus on the marketing side, and searching for partnership opportunities with a sales-driven perspective.

Responsibilities

• Manage CTH’s incubation and acceleration portfolio.
• Develop and implement a strategy plan to ensure the sustainability of the EDP.
• Develop and promote key program events such as the off-grid energy ideation challenge; Climate Tech Challenge; Clean Tech Pitch contest; Bootcamps.
• Develop partnerships with hubs to execute enterprise development programs, hackathons, pitchathons etc.
• Develop accurate data metrics that track the performance of the incubatees from the EDP.
• Analyze the trends in the market and the Company’s strategies to identify opportunities.
• Take meaningful actions in business development including fleshing out opportunities and proposals to drive initiatives, programs and policies –specifically related to Energy Access.
• Assist with Monitoring, and Evaluation: Reporting on campaign metrics, tracking data on performance and evaluating impact towards building resilience.
• Assist in proposal writing and fundraising activities.
• Support the creation and presentation of new ideas to add value and increase company revenue.
• Support the search for new suitable business partners and funding partners.
• Proposal writing, grant applications and grant management.
• Assist with other campaign-based operations and logistics as may be needed.

Skills / Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field. (A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage).
• Proven track record with 3-4 years of experience in marketing or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency.
• Practical experience in Renewable energy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to conduct trainings under extreme conditions
• Versed knowledge and experience in Business Development.
• 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.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Abuja

Position Summary

• Clean Technology Hub is seeking a motivated Senior Associate, Knowledge Management to contribute to the success and growth of our Organization.
• As a Senior Associate, you will work as part of a dynamic team to contribute to several initiatives, including research, policy formulation and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all departments in the organization, especially the Manager, Energy Access and Manager, Environment and Climate Change – with a focus on managing, developing content and driving traffic to the Clean Technology Hub website.
• Oversee the management of CTH’s Google suite including the organization’s Google drive and ensure that information and data are uploaded and arranged in an organized and efficient manner.
• Oversee CTH’s email and zoom management.
• Ensure that newsletter are published and disseminated on a monthly basis.
• Carry out initiatives to build CTH’s startup ecosystem and share targeted opportunities to partners through newsletters.
• Provide Technical and IT support to the team.
• Proof- read and check the quality of content posted on CTH’s website.
• Provide support on knowledge products and knowledge sharing tools.
• Identify Knowledge Products generated from projects, working with the project teams to capture, upload, and share/apply them for marketing, business, and technical advancement.
• Represent the Organization at external meetings and professional gatherings where required. Manage external relations related to the energy access portfolio. Work with the CEO/COO 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

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field. (A Master's Degree will be an added advantage.)
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communications and coordination skills and cultural sensibility, with ability to work with international project teams at headquarters and the field.
• 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.
• Ability to adapt to diverse and fast paced environment and work with people from different backgrounds;
• 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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Abuja (FCT), Nigeria

Position Summary

• We are seeking a motivated Senior Associate, Environment & Climate Change to contribute to the success and growth of our Organization.
• As a Senior Associate, you will work as part of a dynamic team to contribute to several initiatives, including research, policy formulation and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO and the Manager, Environment and Climate Change – to establish Clean Tech Hub’s position on the environment and climate action generally.
• Assist with other organizational-based operations and logistics as may be needed.
• Develop and implement CTH projects for the Environment and Climate Action practice.
• Carry out Research and content development on global environmental and climate change issues; keeping abreast of the current environment and climate-smart technologies, events and programs within Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
• Assist specifically with managing stakeholders within the climate and environment sector.
• Represent the organization at events, speak and present at dialogues.
• Building relationships and networks of partners and funders.
• Proposal writing, and grant management.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on project metrics, as well as track data on performance and evaluate impact towards building resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Public Policy or other related fields
• Must be committed and passionate about CTH’s goal, objectives and mission.
• Must have 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role.
• A strategic mind that is focused on execution.
• Research skills.
• Communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Substantial knowledge of national and international proposal development concept.
• Familiarity with ongoing debates and initiatives in the field of climate change, environmental sustainability and international development.
• Ability to write clearly and consistently and present to a wide variety of local and international audiences.
• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Skype, Zoom, etc.).

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Abuja

Summary

• Clean Technology Hub is seeking a motivated Senior Associate, Research to contribute to the success and growth of our Organization.
• As a Senior Associate, you will work as part of a dynamic team to contribute to several initiatives, including research, policy formulation and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and content development on global issues relating to the organization’s thematic areas.
• Analyze, evaluate and interpret research results relating to development and execution of projects.
• Ensure that research deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Contribute to conducting comprehensive market research analysis relating to energy access and climate change in Africa.
• Carry out meaningful Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
• Keep abreast of current trends in energy access and rural electrification within Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
• Unpack grants, and grant opportunities with research tasks including specific activities and task-orders and timelines for delivery of projects.
• Organize workshops, meetings and events with relevant sectoral and industry stakeholders on topics related to renewable energy and climate smart finance and policies.
• Provide support for CTH in business developments, grant managements, and, sourcing for opportunities; and grants and consultancies that will be beneficial to the organization.
• Provide support to other team members on their various business development and grant writing tasks, and activities.
• Organize workshops, meetings and events with relevant sectoral and industry stakeholders.
• Proposal writing, grant applications and grant management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree required. A Master's Degree would be an added advantage.
• Graduate Degree in a relevant field (e.g. international affairs, energy, political science or business) strongly preferred.
• 3-4 years of professional experience.
• Must have basic and working knowledge on topics and debates in Climate Change, Energy Access and the sector in general.
• Must be interested in reading industry papers.
• Must be able to conduct Market research and publish Market Intelligence reports.
• 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.

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online