Energy Modeler and Technology Analyst

The position involves energy modelling and quantitative analysis focused on energy technology trends across sectors such as transport, buildings, industry, alternative fuels supply, and electricity generation. The role contributes to flagship IEA publications and collaborates with various stakeholders to advance energy policy and technology innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the technology characterization and modelling of one or several sub-sectors within relevant sectoral models of IEA Global Energy and Climate Model.
• Make significant contributions to quantitative analysis of topical energy technology and innovation issues for inclusion in IEA key publications.
• Provide intellectual input in developing thought leading analysis of future energy and technology trends.
• Stay abreast of relevant energy, technology and policy developments in member and non-member countries and with related academic work.
• Draft reports, working papers, prepare presentations and briefing notes for senior management.
• Collaborate with other Directorates in the Agency, the OECD and other national and international organisations, the private sector and research bodies in the analysis of the role of energy technology in Member and non-Member countries.
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with other IEA divisions, ensuring cross-Agency research and analytical projects that require professional input.
• Maintain contacts with members of national delegations, other international organisations, representatives of private sector, and other institutions involved in energy market assessments.
• 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.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as engineering, mathematics or economics.
• At least three to seven years' experience in applied economic and policy analysis, preferably within an energy context.
• Excellent understanding of energy sector dynamics.
• Excellent quantitative background and experience in the construction and use of large scale energy models and datasets.
• Proven analytical abilities and excellent writing skills as demonstrated in past work products (analytical reports, quantitative analysis, operative models, and/or published papers).
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Access and Power Query.
• Knowledge of Python, R, TIMES, Matlab and/or Vensim is an asset.
• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
• OECD staff core competencies: 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).

Skills

• Energy Modeling
• Energy Policy Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Economic Analysis
• Energy Sector Dynamics
• Large Scale Energy Models
• Data Analysis
• Analytical Report Production
• MS Excel
• MS Access
• Power Query
• Python Programming
• R Programming
• TIMES Modeling
• Matlab
• Vensim
• Energy Technology Analysis

Languages

English, French