Junior Clean Energy Technology Modeller and Analyst

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Position Title: Junior Clean Energy Technology Modeller and Analyst
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 16 March 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization founded to promote policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Established with 38 member countries, the OECD serves as a unique forum for governments, policymakers, and citizens to collaborate on evidence-based international standards and solutions to various social, economic, and environmental challenges. The organization focuses on improving economic performance, creating jobs, fostering education, and combating international tax evasion. The International Energy Agency (IEA), operating under the OECD, is dedicated to advancing energy security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability through energy policy cooperation, working with both member and non-member countries to enhance the energy sector's contribution to global development and sustainability.

Job Overview:
The Junior Clean Energy Technology Modeller and Analyst will play a crucial role in the IEA's Energy Technology Policy Division, specifically within the Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels Unit. This position involves contributing to the assessment of hydrogen and biofuel technologies, focusing on their status, prospects, and potential to meet energy and climate policy goals. The successful candidate will engage in modelling, analysis, and drafting, contributing to the development and maintenance of hydrogen and biofuels supply models, conducting techno-economic assessments, and drafting relevant publications. The role also includes collaboration with key stakeholders and the scientific community, supporting IEA's engagement in international discussions and meetings related to clean energy technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development, operation, and maintenance of hydrogen and biofuels supply models within the IEA’s Global Climate and Energy model, including model development, database updates, and calibration.
• Conduct analytical work on clean energy technologies, assessing their status, costs, and potential across various countries.
• Perform techno-economic assessments of different technology options and pathways for hydrogen and biofuels production.
• Draft relevant publications for the IEA, providing insights and recommendations for effective deployment of clean energy technologies.
• Engage with key stakeholder communities, particularly in hydrogen and biofuel technologies.
• Collaborate with the scientific community through Technology Collaboration Programmes, sharing best practices and knowledge.
• Support preparations for meetings of IEA standing committees and working parties, and participate in relevant international meetings, contributing to reports and analyses.

Required Qualifications:

• An advanced university degree in relevant disciplines such as engineering, economics, or mathematics.
• A minimum of two years' professional experience focusing on modelling and analysis of hydrogen, biofuels, or related clean energy technologies.
• Proven experience managing large and complex modelling activities with multiple inputs.
• Excellent quantitative skills and understanding of energy sector dynamics.
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent writing skills, demonstrated through past work products such as analytical reports or published papers.
• Experience dealing with policymakers and industry representatives in international contexts.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in relevant fields such as engineering, economics, or mathematics. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of clean energy technologies and their implications for energy policy.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of professional experience specifically focused on modelling and analysis of hydrogen, biofuels, or related clean energy technologies. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing complex modelling activities and working effectively under tight deadlines, showcasing their ability to deliver high-quality analytical work.

Languages:
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) is mandatory, along with knowledge of the other language, with a commitment to reach a good working level. This bilingual requirement is essential for effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is a 24-month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of 36 months. The closing date for applications is midnight on 16 March 2025 (CEST). The monthly salary starts at 5,902 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, and is exempt from French income tax. The OECD is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, regardless of their background. The appointment may be made at one grade lower based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.