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About the Organization
The Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the primary international voice and resource for energy efficiency standards and labeling worldwide. CLASP provides best practice technical advice on standards and labeling policies in order to achieve high energy and carbon reduction impacts. CLASP organizes teams of local and international experts to provide technical support to governments and organizations working to develop energy efficiency standards and labeling (S&L) policies. CLASP has been selected by the ClimateWorks Foundation to be a Best Practice Network (BPN) for appliance, lighting, and equipment. As a result of this support, CLASP is expanding its staff in key countries as well as its global outreach on S&L. 

Director of China Programs
CLASP is seeking a Director of China Programs to oversee its programs and projects in China. The Director of China Programs will serve as a local expert to identify technical barriers which prevent policy development and will offer support to local counterparts in addressing these barriers. The Director will also be a key resource to the China Sustainable Energy Program (CSEP), which is the regional funding and policy partner to ClimateWorks Foundation. CLASP and CSEP will collaborate extensively, with each playing a supporting role in the other’s initiatives. CSEP will take the on policy development and CLASP will lead on technical implementation to support the policies. The Director of China Programs will report to the CLASP Executive Director based in Washington, DC.

Much of CLASP’s work in China is conducted through subcontracted international technical experts who will work closely with national and local institutions funded by CSEP. The Director of China Programs will coordinate the work of these and other partners who are engaged by CLASP to pursue common statements of work that further the cause of energy efficiency standards and labeling in China. The activities undertaken will emphasize technical aspects of S&L implementation utilizing a capacity-building approach. Likely topics in the first year of work include:  techno-economic analysis for S&L, enforcement and monitoring of S&L, as well as evaluation of S&L market transformation. Given China’s long track-record of S&L implementation, it is also envisioned that the Director’s responsibilities will also include organization of dialogues on regional harmonization and outreach by Chinese experts to other parts of Asia on best practices.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Includes the following and other duties as assigned:

• Set and manage CLASP’s technical research agenda in conjunction with CLASP’s executive and technical directors
• Contract and manage consultants to conduct technical research, develop implementation and benchmarking tools, and conduct trainings
• Manage CLASP’s relationships in China, principally with regional funding bodies, government entities and industry partners; foster CLASP’s growth and scope of influence
• Establish CLASP’s presence in China including setting up necessary infrastructure
• Serve as the analytical lead for all research and projects in the region, with responsibility for designing, supervising, and providing the quality check all work products developed by CLASP contractors
• Develop and organize forums for dialogue around regional harmonization and S&L best practices for regional experts and stakeholders

Qualifications
The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• More than 7 years of experience as a technical expert and/or implementer of S&L
• Existing relationships with Chinese S&L stakeholders and a network of international S&L experts
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills with experience creating collaboration and consensus among organizations or companies; desire for and comfort with working in an extremely collaborative environment
• Outstanding speaking, reading and writing skills in both Mandarin and English; comfort with and ability to communicate complex content to expert as well as non-technical audiences
• 7-10 years of experience managing teams, staff and subcontractors
• A successful track-record of managing global networks and collaborative ventures
• An academic background that includes either engineering and policy training
• Professionalism, poise and the ability to work as part of a team, maintain a sense of humor, and interact with a diverse array of people

Compensation and Benefits
The expected start date for this position is November 2009. The position is based either full- or half-time in Beijing (with a preference for the other half-time being in Washington, DC). CLASP offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. 

To Apply
Interested candidates should follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements:

http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=52

Note: Please submit all application materials in English.

No phone calls, please. 

CLASP is an equal opportunity employer.