Senior Analysts

The IEA is recruiting several Senior Analysts to work in the Oil Industry and Markets Division (OIM) and the Energy Security and Emergency Division (ESE) in the IEAs Directorate of Energy Markets and Security (EMS).

OIM generates forecasts and analysis of the oil market under demanding deadlines. The division is responsible for the IEAs flagship monthly Oil Market Report (OMR) and its annual Medium Term Oil Market Report.

The Energy Security and Emergency Division manages the Agencys programme of work on emergency preparedness and policy of member and non-member countries of the IEA. This is the core energy security policy mission of the IEA which has been extended beyond oil to include supply security of natural gas electricity and energy related critical minerals.

The selected candidates will work under the supervision of the Head of Divisions.

Main Responsibilities

Research and Analysis

• Plan prepare and undertake high quality quantitative and qualitative analysis covering oil security and markets over the short and medium term at the global regional and country level.
• Overview analysis of other members of the team providing feedback where appropriate to ensure quality of divisions work.
• Lead the development of relavent models and assessment frameworks to enhance the quality of the analysis.
• Take a leading role in the design improvement and implementation of divisions work reports and online content under frequent and tight deadlines both individually and in teams and ensuring dissemination.
• Co-operate with colleagues from the agency on cross-disciplinary analytical projects.

Leadership and Management

• Provide intellectual guidance in developing thought leading analysis of oil market trends.
• Manage and mentor analysts and support staff.
• Contribute to the definition of strategic directions of the policy work on oil market issues.
• Present analysis and findings at meetings of the IEAs Standing Committees.

Liaison and outreach

• Collaborate with other Divisions and teams in the Agency on cross divisional analytical projects and participating in preparations and the running of meetings of various IEA groups and committees.
• Liaise with representatives of IEA member and association governments industry international organisations and other institutions involved in oil industry and market analysis.
• Represent the IEA on subjects related to oil market analysis at international conferences and seminars.
• Participate in missions to member and non-member countries.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in petroleum geology or petroleum engineering economics journalism or other relevant discipline.

Professional Background

• A minimum of 8 to 10 years experience in a research consulting corporate planning and/or oil and/or product trading capacity with focus on oil markets and/or energy security.
• Policy experience with exposure to energy or energy security (oil gas and/or electricity) questions  in government and/or industry.
• Professional experience preferably in a cross-national context working on oil market analysis energy security and research.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects involving multiple inputs to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven management skills with specific focus on coordinating multiple projects at the same time.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative data analysis and in developing analytical methodologies and tools.

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.

Additional Information :

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than midnight November 5 2025 (CEST).

Contract Duration

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

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience monthly salary starts from10 937.92 plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life. 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 October and panel interviews are planned from November.
• This is a recruitment to develop a roster for OIM and ESE Managers consideration for future upcoming roles at the Agency. Successful candidates may be cleared and following this recruitment process further interviews may follow for cleared candidates depending on the needs of the Agency and the expertise/area of interest of the candidate.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of IEA 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time