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. Both the IEA and the OECD 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 seeks to recruit a Electricity Analyst in the Renewables Integration and Secure Electricity (RISE) Unit to lead its programme of work on analysis and support the implementation of effective policies, regulations, and market designs that will ensure clean, affordable and secure power systems during clean energy transitions.   RISE provides policy advice to inform policy makers on best practices, across the whole value chain, that can contribute to a more secure and cost-efficient electricity system in the context of clean energy transitions.

The selected candidate will work in a team of enthusiastic professionals under the general guidance of the Head of Unit.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Analysis and Drafting

• Monitoring and analysing developments in the electricity industry and markets, taking account of related developments in particular policies related to the role of decentralised energy resources.
• Analysing the consequences of low carbon policies on electricity markets and regulatory arrangements. This includes in particular, analysing the impact of greater shares of variable renewable energy, the role of nuclear energy and development of demand response in addressing key energy policy goals.
• Contributing to the analysis of electricity security of supply in IEA member countries, in close cooperation with other Divisions, and in particular work related to the Electricity Security Action Plan.
• Expand activities with IEA key partner countries on topics related to electricity markets developments, particularly electricity security across borders.
• Supporting the broader activities of the IEA through analytical, written and verbal contributions, development of web content and briefs on all aspects of electricity.
• Assist with project management as appropriate.

Liaison and Outreach

• Collaborate with other Divisions in the Agency and other organisations on cross-cutting projects, publications, policy reviews, the development of programmes and conferences. Liaise with the IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes to help support the IEA’s work on developing technologies in the field of electricity.
• Participate in preparations for meetings of IEA standing committees, advisory panels and conferences as required; participate in relevant meetings of other international organisations; provide support for the development of reports, analyses and information items for these meetings.
• Maintain contacts with policy-level government, other international organisations, industry and research institutions. Promote the work of the Agency externally to a wide range of audiences through organising and participating in workshops, making presentations and holding bi-lateral meetings.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

Preferably an advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as economics, engineering or similar discipline.

Professional Background

• At least three to five years' experience of economic analysis and reporting upon international electricity issues, including a good understanding of price movements, factors shaping electricity demand and supply, market & regulatory developments.
• Strong knowledge of the electricity sector technologies for electricity generation and networks, including decentralised energy resources.
• Proven quantitative analytical abilities as demonstrated in past work (analytic reports, operative models, and/or published papers).

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 written and oral command of English. Good knowledge of other language(s) would be an asset.

Closing Date: 

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 16th May 2024 (CEST). 

Additional Information

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 16th May 2024 (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 at either 7 738.74 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 early June and panel interviews are planned for end June. 

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.