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 (OECD).  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 to economic development and environmental sustainability.

The IEA is recruiting a Senior Energy Analyst to lead the analysis of the supply chains of new and emerging clean energy technologies and their components across a range of sectors. He/she will lead the development of the modelling of supply chains and trade of technologies and materials, and lead the analysis and drafting of related insights for release in flagship reports, in particular the IEA’s bi-annual Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP) publication as well as other relevant reports.

The successful candidate will have a strong analytical background related to clean energy technologies as well as energy systems modelling, and a proven track-record in drafting reports and briefings under tight timelines, translating complex technical questions into accessible messages to non-expert audiences and high-level decision-makers.

The chosen candidate will be part of a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals in the IEA’s Energy Technology Policy Division. The division analyses current and possible future roles for new and emerging clean energy technologies and their supply chains, spanning from end-use sector applications to the provision of low-emissions fuels such as hydrogen, and the required distribution infrastructure.

Job Description

Energy analysis

• Contribute to all aspects of the preparation of the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP) publication. In particular, lead the analysis and modelling of the supply chains of clean energy technologies and trade.

• Coordinate the preparation of other reports, in particular relating to clean energy technologies and their supply chains. Lead quantitative and qualitative analysis of technology issues confronting the energy sector for inclusion in these reports.

• Supervise, co-ordinate and guide multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff engaged in analysis of topical clean energy technology issues.

• Be responsible for drafting reports and/or individual chapters of reports with input from modelers/analysts and technical experts in a way that key messages are accessible to a non-expert audience and policy-makers.

• Supervise and be directly involved in modelling long-term scenarios of clean energy technology and material supply chains, including trade.

Liaison and Outreach

• Collaborate with other Directorates in the Agency, the OECD and other national and international organisations, the energy industry and research bodies in the analysis of the impact of energy market developments on the macro-economies of Member and non-Member countries.

• Participate in meetings of IEA standing committees, working parties and other groups and their preparations as required; participate in relevant meetings of other international organisations; provide support for the development of reports, analyses and information items for these meetings. Hold presentations in these meetings as required.

• Maintain contacts with members of national delegations, other international organisations, representatives of industry, and other institutions involved in energy market 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 a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, engineering, mathematics or other).

Professional Background

• At least eight years’ experience in applied economic and quantitative technology analysis, ideally including the use of large scale energy models.

• A good understanding of the energy sector (production of energy, transformation, end-uses, energy policy priorities and challenges) and its history. 

• A good understanding of the opportunities and challenges that come with new and emerging clean energy technologies and their supply chains.

• A good understanding of International energy and climate considerations and related policy discussions.

• Proven experience with drafting reports and other relevant written material, addressed to non-expert audience and briefings for Executive management.

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 3); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 3); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 3).
• 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

• An excellent level of oral and written communication skills and excellent drafting ability in English.
• Working knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

Closing Date:

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 10/03/2024 (CEST).

Contract Duration

• Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers (External Only)

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts from 9,349 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information

• 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 end-March 2024 and panel interviews are planned for mid April 2024.

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.