Sub-Saharan Africa Programme Coordinator Temporary

Paris - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Main Responsibilities

Ethiopia EPR: Contribute to the Energy Policy Review of Ethiopia project. More specifically the Coordinator will
- (i) co-author the report including collaborate on drafting chapters and draft the Executive Summary
- (ii) engage with the Ethiopian government and other relevant non-government stakeholders including private sector NGOs and development partners over email and in meetings including by sending out invitations and other information about the review week to Addis Ababa
- (iii) lead on putting the chapters together to make the report ready for publication
- (iv) continue to produce other deliverables related to the project including presentations to the Ethiopian government and logistical and written preparations for the launch of the report in 2026.
Organisation of activities under relevant work programmes i.e. physical events in Paris as well as in SSA and remote engagement; analytical work both qualitative and quantitative; as well as production of deliverables; liaison and coordination with counterparts in partner countries including government and non-government; research on SSA energy sector; collaborate with other teams at the IEA including contributing with SSA perspective to reports upon request; and remain flexible and contribute to other SSA desk and GER activities as it becomes necessary.
Coordination efforts with partner countries: the coordinator will assist the programme officer in delivering new planned activities for Ethiopia Kenya Tanzania Uganda as partner countries as well as the African Union.
IEA High Level events: Contribute to the preparation of IEA high level events including mobilisation and facilitation of African participation; producing and distributing invitations and follow-up documents; and preparing briefs for the Executive Office.
Communication: Contribute to the communication efforts of the Agency and the SSA desk including
- (i) drafting letters on behalf of the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director to African counterparts
- (ii) producing a quarterly external newsletter and social media coverage of IEA Africa activities.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

A university degree(s) in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics energy policy environment international relations African studies or related field would be ideal).

Professional Background

At least 1 to 3 years experience including internships on energy and climate policy topics focusing on Sub-Saharan African countries;
Experience in research and analysis; drafting policy or reviews;
Experience working with Sub-Saharan African governments and interacting with key stakeholders across the region.

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 1); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
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 or a willingness to learn the other.
Working knowledge of another language would be an advantage.

Additional Information :

Additional information

Closing Date

This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later Wednesday 19 November 2025 23:59 CET (Paris time).

Contract Duration

6 months temporary contract
Ideal start date: January 2026

Salary Information

Monthly gross salary starts from 3150 EUR

Selection Process

For retained candidates the selection process may include a job-based assessment and interviews.

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.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Main ResponsibilitiesEthiopia EPR: Contribute to the Energy Policy Review of Ethiopia project. More specifically the Coordinator will(i) co-author the report including collaborate on drafting chapters and draft the Executive Summary(ii) engage with the Ethiopian government and other relevant non-go...

Main Responsibilities

Ethiopia EPR: Contribute to the Energy Policy Review of Ethiopia project. More specifically the Coordinator will
- (i) co-author the report including collaborate on drafting chapters and draft the Executive Summary
- (ii) engage with the Ethiopian government and other relevant non-government stakeholders including private sector NGOs and development partners over email and in meetings including by sending out invitations and other information about the review week to Addis Ababa
- (iii) lead on putting the chapters together to make the report ready for publication
- (iv) continue to produce other deliverables related to the project including presentations to the Ethiopian government and logistical and written preparations for the launch of the report in 2026.
Organisation of activities under relevant work programmes i.e. physical events in Paris as well as in SSA and remote engagement; analytical work both qualitative and quantitative; as well as production of deliverables; liaison and coordination with counterparts in partner countries including government and non-government; research on SSA energy sector; collaborate with other teams at the IEA including contributing with SSA perspective to reports upon request; and remain flexible and contribute to other SSA desk and GER activities as it becomes necessary.
Coordination efforts with partner countries: the coordinator will assist the programme officer in delivering new planned activities for Ethiopia Kenya Tanzania Uganda as partner countries as well as the African Union.
IEA High Level events: Contribute to the preparation of IEA high level events including mobilisation and facilitation of African participation; producing and distributing invitations and follow-up documents; and preparing briefs for the Executive Office.
Communication: Contribute to the communication efforts of the Agency and the SSA desk including
- (i) drafting letters on behalf of the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director to African counterparts
- (ii) producing a quarterly external newsletter and social media coverage of IEA Africa activities.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

A university degree(s) in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics energy policy environment international relations African studies or related field would be ideal).

Professional Background

At least 1 to 3 years experience including internships on energy and climate policy topics focusing on Sub-Saharan African countries;
Experience in research and analysis; drafting policy or reviews;
Experience working with Sub-Saharan African governments and interacting with key stakeholders across the region.

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 1); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
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 or a willingness to learn the other.
Working knowledge of another language would be an advantage.

Additional Information :

Additional information

Closing Date

This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later Wednesday 19 November 2025 23:59 CET (Paris time).

Contract Duration

6 months temporary contract
Ideal start date: January 2026

Salary Information

Monthly gross salary starts from 3150 EUR

Selection Process

For retained candidates the selection process may include a job-based assessment and interviews.

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 :

Employment Type :

Full-time

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