Energy Analyst – Desk Officer

The IEA is recruiting an Energy Analyst(s) to join the Strategic Initiatives Office (SIO) which is an extension of the Office of the Executive Director. SIO leads and co-ordinates several key cross-cutting and strategic functions from national Energy Policy Reviews to the cross-Agency Clean Energy Transitions Programme the IEA Sherpa function for key multilateral energy and climate fora (such as G7 G20 COP) and more. It is a friendly and fast-moving team that must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the Agency. It works with colleagues across the organisation as well as a wide range of stakeholders in the international energy and climate communities.  

The successful candidate(s) will serve as the IEA Desk Officer for around eight countries working alongside other desk officers and researchers. The role involves being a primary point of contact for the government and other stakeholders in those countries helping to advance a range of IEA activities with them preparing briefings and intelligence reports on those countries and leading the preparation and delivery of all aspects of their Energy Policy Review (typically conducting/completing two or three such reviews each year). IEA Energy Policy Reviews are an essential tool for providing insight and advice to governments on how to best achieve their energy and climate goals. Each Review reflects a detailed complex project spanning several months from inception to final delivery. The role requires strong energy and climate policy knowledge excellent organisational and project management skills coupled with a proactive attitude exceptional English drafting skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders including government ministers.

In addition the nature of SIOs work means that all team members must be ready and willing to be deployed on IEA priority projects. It therefore demands personal flexibility and professional adaptability coupled with excellent time management and team spirit. Illustrative examples include the Summit on the Future of Energy Security and IEA Ministerial. More information about the IEA and its work can be found at 

Main Responsibilities

Research Analysis and Advice

• Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis of energy trends and policies at the global regional and country level.
• Carry out analytical work on assessing the status costs prospects and potential of energy solutions and policies across all aspects of the energy sector including end-use sectors.
• Work with policy makers to collaboratively develop analysis strategies and policies to support goals in the field of energy.
• Co-author and contribute to relevant IEA outputs including reports web content training material presentations briefing documents etc.
• Work with colleagues/stakeholders to keep innovating in the way the IEA develops and delivers its insights to the global energy community ensuring that it maximises value and impact.

Liaison and Outreach

• Build and maintain close stakeholder relations with members of national delegations/governments the energy industry and other relevant experts in energy policy markets and technology.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the IEA to support best practice energy policy making around the world.
• Promote the work of the IEA externally to a wide range of audiences through organising and participating in workshops/conferences making presentations high-level meetings etc.
• Support preparations for meetings of IEA standing committees working parties and other groups as required.

Project Management

• Lead the design and delivery of multiple parallel analytical projects working with colleagues within the IEA and energy experts from around the world to deliver high-quality high-impact results to challenging deadlines.
• Take on ad hoc projects to advance the IEAs mission and mandates.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in a relevant discipline such as energy and public policy economics political science international relations engineering or other relevant disciplines.

Professional Background

• A minimum of five years relevant experience in the field of energy and climate including a good understanding of public policy making. Experience in government energy policy development would be an asset.
• Strong understanding of the energy sector and of energy policy technology and markets.
• Strong drafting skills as demonstrated by past work (publications reports quantitative analysis operative models and/or published papers).
• Demonstrated ability to digest interpret and evaluate energy policy information. Leverage it into usable variables that can be used to compare across geographies identify best practice and apply it in new settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated across a range of settings including to high-level and large audiences.
• Demonstrated capability to plan and manage projects; and prepare reports on technical issues suitable for a more general policy audience.

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

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

What the OECD offers

Depending on level of experience monthly salary starts from 7738.74 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.

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