Company Description

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organisation committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy policy co-operation. The IEA operates as an autonomous body within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Both the OECD and the IEA seek opportunities to work with an increasing number of non-members of growing importance to the world economy. The Agency aims to foster the contribution of the energy sector economic development and environmental sustainability.

The IEA seeks one or more Analysts and Modelers to develop analysis and modelling of industry decarbonisation within the Energy Technology Policy (ETP) Division of the Directorate of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks (STO). Her/his main responsibility will be to assess the status, prospects and potential of low-emissions technologies, either currently available on the market or under development, for the industry sector as well as material efficiency strategies along supply chains. The targeted candidate(s) will have a strong energy & industry modelling background. He/she will also actively participate in developing technology-rich scenarios and in continuously improving relevant IEA’s modelling tools. The successful candidate(s) will contribute to the development of related IEA publications, including IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives technology flagship publication, with research and analysis working in close collaboration with other analysts in the team. The selected candidate(s) will also actively participate in engagement activities with relevant stakeholders across industry, governments and academia.

The successful candidate(s) will be part of a team of enthusiastic professionals reporting to the Head of the Technology Innovation Unit of the Energy Technology Policy Division.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Energy Analysis, Modelling and Drafting

• Take an active role in ETP’s work on low-emissions technologies and material efficiency strategies for industry decarbonisation. Carry out techno-economic research and analysis of related technologies/strategies, draft and prepare reports on related technology and policy issues.
• Contribute to the analysis and execution of the Energy Technology Perspectives and other relevant clean technology projects.
• Work closely with other members of IEA’s Global Energy & Climate (GEC) Model industry team in developing and analysis clean technology scenarios.
• Assume responsibility for parts of industry modelling in IEA’s GEC Model including structural developments and calibrating sub-sectoral models and regions.
• Support the broader activities of the IEA through analytical, written and verbal contributions, development of web content and briefs on all aspects of energy trends and scenarios.

Liaison and Outreach

• Actively participate in engagement activities with relevant industry and government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other Directorates in the Agency, the OECD and other national and international organisations, industry and research bodies in the analysis of industry decarbonisation in Member and non-Member countries.
• Participate in preparations for meetings of IEA standing committees, working parties and other groups as required, in particular for the Working Party on Industry Decarbonisation; participate in relevant meetings of other international organisations; provide support for the development of reports, analyses and information items for these meetings.
• Maintain contacts with members of national delegations, other international organisations, representatives of industry, and other institutions involved in clean energy technology assessments.
• Promote the work of the IEA externally to a wide range of audiences through organising and participating in workshops, making presentations and holding bi-lateral meetings.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as engineering, economics or mathematics.

Professional Background

• Minimum three to seven years’ experience in applied economic analysis, preferably within an energy and Industry context. 
• Excellent understanding of industry sector dynamics and its interaction with the energy sector will be key for this position.
• Excellent quantitative background and experience in the construction and use of large-scale energy technology models and datasets with a specific focus on industry.
• Proven analytical abilities and excellent writing skills as demonstrated in past work products (analytical reports, quantitative analysis, operative models, and/or published papers).

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

Tools

• Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Access and Power Query.
• Knowledge of Python, R, Vensim or TIMES/Gams is an asset.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies

Additional Information

Additional information

Closing Date:

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 5 May 2024 (CEST).

Languages

• An excellent written and oral command of English. Good knowledge of other language(s) would be an asset.

Contract Duration

• 2-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
• Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 65.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 6,665 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant

Selection Process

• For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen towards mid May and panel interviews are planned mid June.

• This is a recruitment to develop a roaster, several candidates may be pre-selected and further interviews will follow in order to assess the suitability of the profiles towards specific needs.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.