New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 a decisive decade in our collective struggle with climate change. With our network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, invested in over 100 clean energy enterprises, and launched industry leading centers for solution collaboration.
We are seeking an experienced creative and quantitative professional to lead the Monitoring amp; Evaluation for the The California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED). Administering nearly $48M, the CalSEED program funds early stage clean energy entrepreneurs across California and is expected to grant awards to up to 200 entrepreneurs by 2027. Each entrepreneur is creating a positive impact in the world - from increasing access to clean energy technology, reducing electricity costs to creating jobs and increasing the safety and reliability of our electric grid.
This is where you come in. Building on existing tools including templates, an established database, and reporting formats, we are looking for someone who will play a pivotal role within the CalSEED team and who will contribute significantly to New Energy Nexus-wide evaluation and learning goals. The individual in this role will guide and oversee all aspects of CalSEED’s impact and reporting requirements and manage impact evaluations, design and facilitate learning within the team and with partners. The Impact amp; Reporting manager will be responsible for all monitoring amp; evaluation responsibilities including but not limited to; conducting data analysis, preparing data visuals and briefing reports, communicating results, and ensuring our ability to continue to track progress on core deliverables, as well as iterate upon on existing high-impact metrics to inform our reporting, storytelling and general strategic communication efforts within and beyond CalSEED. This role requires a creative and incisive evaluation strategist who is comfortable designing impact measurement and monitoring amp; evaluation frameworks for complex, non-linear strategies.
This position is temporarily remote but will be located in Oakland, CA
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