OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development

Junior Professional Officer Programme (JPO) Chiffre Nr. 2024-2-52

General Information:

Job title: JPO Junior Policy Analyst

Division: Energy Technology Policy

Agency: International Energy Agency

Location: Paris, France

Duration of assignment: 2 years with possibility of extension for another year.

Please note that for participants of the JPO programme two years work experience are mandatory. Relevant work experience can be counted. In order to assess the eligibility of the candidates, we review the relevant experience acquired after obtaining the first university degree (usually bachelor’s degree)

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The Organisation provides a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental change, seeking solutions to common problems.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organisation that provides authoritative analysis, data, policy recommendations, and real-world solutions to help countries provide secure and sustainable energy for all. It operates as an autonomous body within the framework of the OECD. The IEA seeks a Junior Policy Analyst to join a small team of enthusiastic professionals reporting to the Head of the Environment and Climate Change Unit (ECC) in the Energy and Environment Division (EED). The analyst will be supporting work on energy sector resilience, in the context of ongoing projects on understanding climate impacts on the energy sector, as well as of policy measures and other actions to enhance the resilience of energy system to climate change.

The IEA is recruiting a policy analyst to support carrying out the functions of the interim Secretariat of the Climate Club and to support its work on clean energy transitions more broadly. The successful candidate will have an interest in energy and climate policy analysis with a focus on policies to decarbonise sectors such as industry, transport or buildings, as well as the role of hydrogen. The chosen candidate will be part of a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals in the IEA’s Energy Technology Policy Division. The division analyses possible future roles for new and emerging clean energy technologies and their supply chains within the energy sector, spanning from end-use sector applications to the provision of low-emissions fuels such as hydrogen, and the required distribution infrastructure.

Main Responsibilities

Climate Club

• Work with the Climate Club Secretariat to establish work plan and priorities for the consideration of Climate Club member countries.
• Carry out analysis and work with partner institutions on topics related to pillars 2 and 3 of the Climate Club in particular.
• Ensure coordination with other relevant fora and initiatives within the IEA, in particular the Working Party on Industry Decarbonisation, as well as outside the IEA.

Energy Analysis and Drafting

• Analysis of different policy priorities and instruments in different countries and their effectiveness in decarbonising the industry, transport and/or buildings sectors.
• Analysis of industrial and trade policies across different countries.
• Draft focus sections, reports, commentaries and briefings on particular policy topics.
• Work with other staff engaged in the analysis of topical clean energy technology issues. Provide intellectual input in developing thought leading analysis of future clean energy transition trends.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• A Master’s degree in environmental and/or climate science fields, applied sciences (including engineering, energy technology), public policy, economics or other relevant discipline.

Professional Background

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in policy, scientific and/or economic analysis in the areas of energy and climate, preferably in national and international contexts.
• Excellent understanding of climate models and scenarios, energy technologies and policies.
• Experience in drafting policy papers or reports, and an ability to translate technical information into clear, concise, and policy relevant messages.

Skills

• Excellent drafting and analytical skills, particularly strong quantitative skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with GIS, Python, and/or statistical software would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

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.

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 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); 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 .

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. (Internal and external)

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.

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