Company Description

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.  Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

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.

IEA work within the Office of the Chief Energy Economist focuses on quantifying and understanding the drivers and challenges facing energy supply and investment today and in the years ahead, providing policy advice to governments, and engaging with the energy and financial community. This work plays a prominent role in the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) – a large, IEA programme that expands the Agency’s direct work with major emerging economies on clean energy implementation. It encompasses technical collaboration, policy review and guidance, training and exchange programmes, primarily targeting major emerging economies (e.g. China, India and countries in Southeast Asia, Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa).

The position will support the Agency’s efforts in the analysis and preparation of many of the IEAs flagship publications, including the World Energy Outlook, World Energy Investment and other investment work, as well as new and emerging areas impacting energy and climate security including critical minerals and methane emissions. It will comprise analysis of energy market and investment trends, modelling and interpreting long term scenarios, and examining the implementation of effective policies, regulations, market design and financial approaches.

More information about the IEA and its work can be found at www.iea.org

Job Description

Analysis, data management and publication

• Contribute to analysis and drafting of IEA publications, including the World Energy Outlook, World Energy Investment and other high profile publications on energy and climate security.
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate the landscape for energy investments, including focus on policy, industry and financial actors, business and financial models, and investment gaps in different markets.
• Support IEA analysis and implementation of policies, regulations and market reforms in emerging and developing economies, with a particular emphasis on improving opportunities for clean energy investments (e.g. renewables, energy efficiency) and enabling infrastructure.
• Create and manage datasets of energy supply, financial, economic, and other metrics pertaining to energy policies, energy projects, corporate and industry trends, financial flows and the sources of finance in different countries.
• Support the modelling and analysis work currently underway in the Office of the Chief Energy Economist, including (but not limited to) on fossil fuel and clean energy supply, investment, critical minerals, and methane emissions.

Liaison and Outreach

• Collaborate with other Directorates in the Agency, the OECD and other national and international organisations. 
• 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

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as economics, energy and environmental science, finance, accounting/business, statistics, engineering or political science.

Professional Background

• At least one to three years’ experience in either the finance or energy sector.
• Proven quantitative analytical experience in  energy supply, energy investment or other project-level financial data.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in presenting analysis to non-technical audiences would be an asset.
• Experience in energy, finance and climate policy in developing and emerging countries would be an asset

Tools

• Good command of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel (including macros and pivot tables) and Access.
• Good knowledge of large statistical databases, particularly financial data systems (e.g. Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon) and practical experience with statistical software to manage those databases.
• Knowledge of financial modelling and accounting would be an asset.
• Knowledge of R, Python, SQL, STATA, SAS, Vensim, Matlab, and/or Visual Basic programming would be an asset.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Additional information

Closing Date:

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 19 May 2024 (CEST).

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen early June and panel interviews are planned late June 2024.

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 5,741 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.

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.