Senior Policy Analyst

Main Responsibilities

Policy advice research coordination drafting and analysis

• Lead CEFIM country-specific demand-driven work on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy financing and policy across CEFIM partner countries including South Africa India Indonesia the Philippines and Viet Nam in close collaboration with CEFIM country leads. This includes leading and coordinating and delivery of targeted analytical studies stakeholder engagement dialogue platforms knowledge sharing and capacity building.
• Lead CEFIM cross-country analytical work on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy financing and policy across emerging markets and developing economies including the development of new analytical research and knowledge sharing.
• Lead regional peer-learning on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy financing and policy in Africa and South and Southeast Asia.
• Support CEFIM Energy Team Lead in the development of new online capacity building platform on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy financing targeted at financial authorities energy ministries ministries of finance and financial market institutions in emerging markets and developing economies.
• Ensure strong coordination on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy financing and policy with CEFIM partner countries as well as other international organisations international and regional initiatives development finance institutions financial market institutions corporates industry associations NGOs think tank and academia. Develop dynamic and innovative modes of cooperation and partnership to exploit synergies with partner activity.
• Lead projects relating to the mobilisation of clean energy finance and investment in emerging markets and provide support to the CEFIM Energy Team Lead on additional priorities as required.
• Coordinate cross-directorate policy contributions and strategic policy engagement
• Contribute to OECD thought leadership on mobilising private finance for renewable energy and energy efficiency and support international policy efforts to identify and mobilise public and private finance in support of a clean energy transition in emerging economies.
• Contribute to the broader outputs and activities of the FIG division related to mobilising private finance and investment for climate action in emerging markets and aligning financial systems with climate goals.
• Contribute as required to the work of the Environment Policy Committee and its working parties as well as to horizontal and multidisciplinary projects within the Environment Directorate and across the OECD.
• Support OECD engagement with international for a and processes including APEC UNFCCC COPs G20 and G7 when requested.
• Review and provide substantive inputs and constructive comments on relevant OECD analytical outputs.

Outreach and dissemination

• Identify opportunities for outreach and organise events in support of the CEFIM energy team and broader FIG division.
• Develop and deliver high-quality outreach material that is accessible policy-relevant and impactful for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Contribute to the organisation of CEFIM clean energy events in relevant partner countries as well as at regional and international levels.
• Produce briefing material and contribute to speeches and other materials for the OECDs senior leadership on related CEFIM clean energy issues.

Team and budget management

• Work closely with the CEFIM Energy Team Lead to define tasks objectives and deadlines ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Supervise the work of external consultants and as appropriate junior staff staff on loan and trainees.
• Manage and lead complex projects autonomously involving multiple stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to the strategic planning resource allocation and risk management for relevant projects while continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and improve project management practices.
• Contribute to mobilising additional sources of financing to deliver the work programme of the CEFIM Programme and broader Directorate.
• Contribute to other activities including recruitment activities as required.

Qualifications :

Academic Background

• Advanced university degree in environmental/energy policy economics finance engineering or international affairs or a related field directly applicable to the work.

Professional Background

• At least eight years of professional experience in energy efficiency and/or renewable energy financing and/or policy acquired in an international organisation development finance institution relevant private sector organisation government ministry or public authority NGO think tank or academia.
• Demonstrated experience working with emerging markets including providing policy and analytical support to governments on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy financing and/or policy.
•  Proven experience in managing relationships with government officials and public authorities and in contributing to the preparation organisation and delivery of international events including the ability to present complex technical issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong drafting skills with a demonstrated ability to produce high quality analytical and policy relevant papers on clean energy finance and investment that are clear concise and accessible to achieve the right balance of technical detail and accessibility for target audiences.
• Solid understanding of the broader climate policy context and trends including global challenges and opportunities national policy and decision-making processes relevant private sector initiatives and current international efforts and processes.
• Experience developing analysis of clean energy financial instruments and related policy frameworks within an international organisation development finance institution government or public authority private sector NGO think tank or academia would be considered an asset.

Tools

• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with online databases and statistical packages is generally desirable. 

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).
• 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.
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Additional Information :

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later thanmidnight on 15 February 2026 (Paris time). 

Contract Duration

• Open-ended appointment with no foreseen end date.
• Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 9 783.73 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. 
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection Process

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

This job description encompasses multiple positions. Successful candidates will be included in a recruitment pool for a period of two years. 

When the need arises the Directorate will contact the relevant candidate(s) to discuss availability and complete the hiring process.

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 :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time