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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 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 to economic development and environmental sustainability across the globe.

As part of its modernisation agenda, the IEA is strengthening its role as a global clean energy hub and aims to be the world’s leading source of analytic work and policy advice on power sector reforms aimed at a global audience. The Electricity Systems and Markets Division (EMS/ESM) conducts detailed analysis regarding the decarbonisation of the power sector, the secure integration of large shares of variable renewables and efficient electrification of end-uses. EMS/ESM 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 power system in the context of clean energy transitions. To this end, the Division carries out both technical feasibility and market design analyses through power system modelling and market and regulatory reviews, providing policy recommendations to high-level officials on supporting the transition towards secure, sustainable and affordable power systems.

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

Main Responsibilities

• Support analysis and drafting on topics related to electricity markets, either for publication or for briefing senior officials/management.
• Process data sets for identifying trends and developments across international electricity markets.
• Present data in figures that can be used to demonstrate key trends and insights across electricity markets.
• Monitor and analyse international developments in electricity market reform.
• Collaborate with other divisions within the IEA and external organisations to optimise the performance of EMS/ESM as well as other parts of the IEA.
• Assist in the preparation of material needed to support broader IEA work, including supporting material for workshops, briefings, presentations, and related outputs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Achieved or close to achieving a university degree in a related field, such as economics, engineering, or policy.

Professional Background

• Exposure to analysing electricity markets, preferably across more than one country.
• Knowledge of electricity systems and the technical, economic, and regulatory factors that shape electricity system outcomes.
• Knowledge of economic principles used in electricity market design, including an understanding of electricity market reform.  
• Ability to process large data sets, including data processing and analysis using Excel. Additional benefit is for the candidate to be capable of using a programming language such as Python.
• Ability to synthesise complex results and present them to a non-specialist audience.

Languages

• A good level of oral and written communication skills and excellent drafting ability in English; working knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

Contract Duration 

• 5-month fixed-term appointment (until 31 December 2026) with the possibility of renewal.

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 14 July at 23:59 CET (Paris time).

Salary Information  

• For temporary staff, salary starts at 3,240 EUR. 
• The Corporate Salary Framework for Temporary staff members can be found here.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. Temporary appointments are open to applicants irrespective of nationality. In accordance with OECD practice, priority will be given to candidates who are nationals of OECD Members, or, where applicable, to countries participating in the relevant programme or body. 

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