Closing date: Thursday, 11 December 2014

The OECD's mission - Better Policies for Better Lives - is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The Organisation provides a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental change, seeking solutions to common problems.

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 OECD and the IEA seek opportunities to work with an increasing number of non-members of growing importance to the world economy.

The IEA seeks to recruit an Energy Analyst to work in the Renewable Energy Division. The Energy Analyst will contribute to the Agency's analysis and modelling on bioenergy.

The selected candidate will be part of a team of enthusiastic professionals, working under the general guidance of the Head of the Renewable Energy Division.

Main Responsibilities

1. Analysis and Teamwork

• Under the supervision of senior management and the guidance of the Head of the Renewable Energy Division, lead the division's analysis and modelling on bioenergy, contribute to the production of the annual publication 'Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report' and contribute to policy and technology publications with a focus on bioenergy.
• The analytical work incorporates policy and market analysis related to bioenergy - specifically bioenergy for power, biofuels for transport and bioenergy use for heat. The Analyst will be in charge of modelling the medium-term supply of bioenergy and biofuels, underpinning the respective chapters of the Renewable Energy and Oil Medium-Term market reports.
• Analysing market developments in the bioenergy power and heat sectors and for biofuels and modelling the medium-term market forecast for these sectors.
• Performing in-depth analysis on the critical role of new technologies to enhance the use of biomass for energy in all end-use sectors in a sustainable and integrated manner, and act as main author of relevant IEA reports on the topic.
• Monitoring bioenergy technology developments, including the evolution of investment costs, technology applications, performance data and feedstock supply chains and costs.
• Deriving policy recommendations for the successful transformation to a low-carbon power system with particular emphasis on the technical, economical and energy security aspects related to deployment of bioenergy technologies, in all end-use sectors.
• Supporting the broader activities of the Agency through analytical, written and verbal contributions, development of web content and briefs on all aspects of bioenergy markets.

2. Liaison and Outreach

• Collaborating with other divisions in the Agency, providing analysis on renewable energy and its role in energy markets and systems, with emphasis on bioenergy and biofuels and their implication for energy security and decarbonisation.
• Developing and maintaining contacts with governments, other international organisations, industry and other stakeholders.
• Participating in preparations for meetings of the standing committees, working parties and other events, including the development of reports, analysis and information items.
• Promoting the work of the Agency externally to a wide range of audiences through participation in workshops, making presentations and holding bilateral meetings.

Candidate's profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as natural sciences, engineering or economics.

Professional Background

• A minimum of three to seven years' experience in the field of renewable energy markets, policies and technologies.
• A good appreciation of the technical, economic and environmental issues that influence the deployment of the range of bioenergy options. Technical understanding of bioenergy and biofuel technologies would be an asset.
• Experience in writing comprehensive reports on complex, renewable energy-related subjects for a policy maker audience.
• Experience in managing and analysing large datasets of energy statistics. Ability to develop and maintain forecasting models based on these datasets.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel (including macros and pivot tables) and Access.
• Experience in the development of quantitative metrics to assess policy and regulatory frameworks in OECD member and non-member countries.

Languages

• Excellent written and oral English. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Core Competencies

Please refer to the OECD Core Competencies and the 3 indicators.

Contract Duration

Two year fixed term, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 5,400 EUR or 6,700 EUR exempt of French income tax, plus allowances based on eligibility.

Please note, the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

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.

Application information: https://oecd.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=41620