Energy Analysts - PAL5-PAL6

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 OECD and the IEA 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 economic development and environmental sustainability.

The IEA seeks to recruit several energy analysts, to constitute a pool of candidates for current and upcoming needs, in order to work with, among others, the teams responsible for the World Energy Outlook, Energy Technology Perspectives, Clean Energy Transitions, Energy Efficiency, energy markets, and contribute to analysis of long-term regional and sectoral energy trends, future technology choices and market developments. The successful candidates will have a strong background in energy analysis with a focus on one or multiple sectors (such as industry, transport, buildings, power generation, low-carbon fuel supply, fossil fuel markets, and renewable technologies). The selected candidates will contribute to the analysis and drafting of IEA high-profile thematic publications across a large range of energy topics (such as country net-zero roadmaps, technology roadmaps and sectoral deep dives, market reports, clean energy transitions). In particular, the IEA is looking amongst others for expertise in fields such as oil markets, critical minerals, energy investment, energy security, electricity policy, regional energy cooperation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy technology and innovation, energy transitions, and multilateral coordination.

More information about the IEA and its work can be found at www.iea.org

Main Responsibilities

Research and Analysis

• Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis of energy trends and policies at the global, regional and country level.
• Carry out analytical work on assessing the status, costs, prospects and potential of technologies in the electricity and energy sectors, as well as in end-use sectors.
• Work with policy makers to collaboratively develop analysis, strategies, and policies to support goals in the field of energy.
• Provide the Secretariat with insights and updates concerning the status of technologies, progress in the field, innovation, and R&D priorities.
• Co-author and contribute to relevant IEA outputs, including project reports, web content, training material, presentations, and input to other IEA products.
• Seek opportunities to attract funding from like-minded partners.

Liaison and Outreach

• Coordinate the Secretariat support with relevant stakeholders and partners. Foster their interaction and collaboration with the IEA’s committees and standing groups.
• Collaborate with relevant colleagues across the Agency in support of the broader IEA efforts and strengthen IEA engagement with other collaborative platforms.
• Promote the work of the IEA externally to a wide range of audiences through organising and participating in workshops, making presentations, and holding bi-lateral meetings.
• Participate in preparations for meetings of IEA standing committees, working parties and other groups 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 members of national delegations, other international organisations, representatives of industry, and other institutions involved in energy market assessments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in physical sciences, engineering, economics, energy policy, political science or other relevant disciplines.

Professional Background

• A minimum of three, preferably five years of professional experience in the field of energy, including a good understanding of energy policies.
• Experience working with committees or international partnerships, facilitating dialogue and building consensus would be an asset.
• Experience in government energy policy development would be an asset.
• Excellent understanding of the energy sector and of energy technology research and innovation.
• Proven analytical experience and strong drafting skills, as demonstrated by past work (publications, reports, quantitative analysis, operative models and/or published papers).

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to digest, interpret, and evaluate energy policy information, connecting policy information into usable variables that can be used to compare across geographies and be used to calibrate analysis and modelling, with the ability to write cogently on key energy topics and the role of policy in that context.
• Demonstrated capability to plan and manage projects and prepare reports on technical issues suitable for a more general policy audience.
• Interest in or ability to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to improve work processes, analysis and productivity is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in an international environment and collaborate respectfully and tactfully with colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Languages

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

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.

Closing Date

• Applications should reach us no later than midnight October 29th 2026 (Paris time).
• Internal candidates should apply using their internal SmartRecruiters profile.

Contract Duration

• The appointment type will be determined based on the needs of the IEA and will be confirmed when an offer of employment is made to the selected candidate. Typically, appointments are made for a two-year duration at the IEA.

Selection Process

• For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen towards early December 2026 and panel interviews are planned from February 2027.
• Based on qualifications and assessment results, candidates will be considered for either PAL5 Grade or PAL6 Grade. The grade for which they are being considered will be communicated to them prior to panel interviews. 
• Further interviews may follow to assess the suitability of the cleared candidates depending on the needs of the IEA and the expertise/area of interest of the candidate, as appropriate.
• This is a recruitment to develop a roster for future upcoming roles at the IEA. Candidates invited to PAL6 or PAL5 Grade interviews may be considered suitable (“cleared”) at the interview grade (PAL5 or PAL6) or at a lower grade, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the applicant.
• This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions. Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade below their clearance level, based on business needs.

What the OECD offers

• Based on the clearance grade, the monthly salary will start at 6 975.54 EUR at PAL5 Grade or 8 098.38 EUR at PAL6 grade, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax. Click here to visit our Salary and Allowances Calculator.  
• Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
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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.