Junior Policy Analyst – People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions

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 Global Commission for People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions was established by the IEA Executive Director in 2020. It brought together ministers and thought leaders from across the world to identify key principles for ensuring clean energy policies are inclusive and people-centred, making recommendations that shape the agenda for clean energy policy makers. This work has set the agenda for a widening engagement and work programme on issues relating to the themes of decent jobs and worker protection; social and economic development; equality, social inclusion and fairness; and people as active participants in clean energy transitions. At their meeting in 2022, IEA Ministers directed the IEA Secretariat to continue to develop data analysis and policy recommendations on these priority issues.

The IEA seeks to recruit a junior policy analyst to help develop and lead the Agency’s work relating to people-centred clean energy transitions. The selected candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of IEA’s growing work on the people-centred aspects of clean energy transitions. This will include developing relationships and extending networks, helping ensure the quality, reach and impact of IEA’s work.

The successful candidate will have a background in a relevant field such as clean energy policy; employment and just transitions; social science, international development or policy analysis.

Job Description

Research and Analysis

• Contribute to IEA’s research programme on the people-centred dimensions of clean energy transition policies and their impacts
• Gather and analyse data on current relevant policies and programmes as well as information and analysis relating to their impacts
• Develop knowledge resources, such as policy databases and case studies, to present information on policies and programmes, as well as drawing lessons as to best practice policy design and implementation
• Contribute to relevant IEA outputs, including project reports, web content and presentations.

Liaison and outreach

• Support the preparation and delivery of key events such as meetings of the IEA Clean Energy Labour Council, key meetings such as the IEA Ministerial meeting, thematic webinars, and events at forums such as COP and the Clean Energy Ministerial.
• Support the promotion of the work of the IEA externally to a wide range of audiences through organising and preparing materials for workshops and bi-lateral meetings.
• Collaborate with relevant colleagues across the Agency in support of the broader IEA efforts and to strengthen IEA engagement with other collaborative platforms.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• A university degree in relevant disciplines such as economics, social sciences, development studies, international relations, public policy, energy and environmental policy or similar discipline.

Professional Background

• Minimum of two years experience working on policy and economic analysis of people-centred topics, e.g. regarding jobs and skills, just transitions, equality, social acceptance, and social impacts.
• Excellent understanding of the energy sector and just transition and development issues.
• Proven analytical experience and strong writing skills, as demonstrated by past work (publications, reports, quantitative analysis, 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 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); 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.

Additional Information

Closing Date:

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 8th July 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 5,741.55 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. (Internal and external)

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen end July and panel interviews are planned for early September 2024

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

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