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 OECD. Both the IEA and the OECD seek opportunities to work with an increasing number of non-member countries of growing importance to the world economy. The Agency aims to foster the contribution of the energy sector to economic development and environmental sustainability across the globe.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions (EEIT) is tasked with working with all IEA member and partner countries, and engaging globally, to support the design and implementation of best practice policies relating to energy efficiency and also people-centred, inclusive clean energy transitions. It has a strong focus on issues such as labour, social impacts, equality and inclusivity in clean energy transitions.

The first 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. 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. The IEA launched the Clean Energy Labour Council in 2022, bringing together key labour leaders from around the world to discuss relevant issues related to labour and clean energy transitions. In April 2024, the IEA hosted its first Global Summit on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions, and the Executive Director announced the formation of the second Global Commission for People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions. This Global Commission has been working closely with the government of Brazil to inform G20 discussions, where voluntary principles for just and inclusive transitions have been endorsed by G20 leaders.

The IEA seeks to recruit a Senior Programme Manager to lead the growing team within EEIT working on issues relating to people-centred transitions. This involves leading the IEA’s developing work in engagement, analysis and best practice across issues such as the labour dimensions of clean energy transitions; equality and gender; and social impacts and inclusivity; and developing IEA’s standing, relationships and impacts in these and related fields.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Lead the IEA’s work on people-centred transitions, working with the EEIT’s Head of Office, and in cooperation with other senior team members, to set the strategic direction of the Agency’s work.
• Lead the Office’s people-centred team, shaping and directing the work programme.
• Lead  the delivery of high quality, innovative and insightful analysis in support of governments’ policy agendas.
• Supervise, coach and mentor team members , leading them in the highest levels of productivity and quality in their work.
• Planning, managing and reporting on programme scope, delivery and budget. 
• Securing funding for research and outreach activities.
• Promote the work of the Agency externally to a wide range of audiences through participation in workshops, making presentations and holding bilateral meetings.  Represent the IEA in conferences, and events at forums such as COP, G20 and G7, and the Clean Energy Ministerial where people centred transitions and related topics are discussed.

Analysis

• Deploying analysis and insight to support governments’ goals regarding people-centred clean energy transitions
• Leading the delivery of the team’s programme of work on the global analysis of social impacts of energy policies.
• Leading the team’s monitoring of developments in the implementation of relevant policies and initiatives globally, and leading analyses of global and regional trends.
• Identifying, analysing, and sharing best practice in policy design and implementation.
• Ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality analyses, publications and events, with an emphasis on excellent communication, to meet the needs and priorities agreed by IEA member countries.

Engagement and Outreach

• Strategically developing IEA’s global relationships on people-centred topics, building IEA’s position, and encouraging collaboration and engagement with governments, international organisations and wider stakeholders.
• Serving as a focal point for leadership and collaboration within and beyond the Agency on people-centred issues.
• Actively engaging in the IEA Secretariat’s external cooperation and outreach, including representing the Agency at high-level international fora.
• Leading the preparation and delivery of key events such as the Global Commission on People Centred Clean Energy Transitions, IEA Clean Energy Labour Council, key meetings such as the IEA People-Centred Summit, thematic webinars, and events at forums such as COP, G20 and G7, and the Clean Energy Ministerial.
• Collaborate with relevant colleagues across the Agency in support of all IEA goals.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Preferably an advanced university degree in a relevant discipline such as energy, social or political science, economics or public policy.

Professional Background

• At least eight to ten years of experience working on relevant energy and/or environment or social policy, analysis or research. 

• Policy experience with exposure to energy questions in government, civil society and/or industry.
• Experience in undertaking and managing high quality, innovative data analysis, research and publication
• Strong leadership and team management
• Professional experience preferably in a cross-national context working on relevant energy policy and environmental related questions.
• Experience in engagement, public consultation
• Relevant experience in programme management (including fundraising, planning and reporting).
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting better policy making for people-centred and inclusive clean energy transitions

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 3); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 3); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 3)
• 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

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; working knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

Closing Date:

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 24th December 2024

Contract Duration

2 year-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 10 640.30 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 mid January 2025 and panel interviews are planned for mid February 2025

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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