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The IEA seeks an Energy Technology Analyst – Hydrogen to contribute to the analysis of hydrogen technology and supply chains, as well as its co-operation on hydrogen with key emerging economies. The candidate’s responsibility will be to assess the status, prospects, costs and potential of low-emission hydrogen technologies as well as to carry out in-depth policy analysis and regulatory dialogue with focus countries (such as Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Ukraine, and South Africa) , and to provide to provide technical advice. The selected candidate will also contribute to the analysis and write-up of technical reports that inform policy-makers and other decision-makers on the opportunities and challenges of hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels at a global and country level.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of enthusiastic professionals reporting to the Head of the Energy Technology Policy Division (ETP) within the Directorate of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks (STO). In addition, the Hydrogen Analyst will be closely involved in the work of the IEA Office of Global Energy Relations (GER), which serves as liaison with key IEA partner countries. 

Main Responsibilities 

Analysis and Drafting

• Contribute to IEA’s analytical work on hydrogen, assessing their status, costs, prospects and potential across the energy sector. Analyse relevant data that helps tracking the status of deployment in different countries, in particular CETP focus countries, and carry out techno-economic assessments of different fuel chains. Contribute to drafting of the IEA’s relevant publications, including the IEA’s  Energy Technology Perspectives and the Global Hydrogen Review. 
• Develop recommendations for the effective deployment of hydrogen for different country and community contexts. Help guiding countries’ RD&D activities on hydrogen by identifying priority areas.
• Support the broader activities of the IEA through analytical, written and verbal contributions.  

Technical dialogue and Co-ordination 

•  Conduct detailed technical meetings on hydrogen deployment with counterparts in partner countries. Co-ordinate cross-country and   cross-regional meetings, to maximise the impact of technical dialogues.
•  Maintain contacts with members of national delegations, other international organisations, representatives of industry, and other     institutions involved in hydrogen and other clean fuels.
•  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.

Ideal Candidate Profile 

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as engineering, economics or mathematics. Additional background in     international relations would be an asset.

Professional Background

• Minimum three years’ professional experience focusing on the analysis of hydrogen and other alternative fuels. 
• Proven track record of organizing and leading technical dialogues with senior policy-makers and industry representatives in bilateral and    multi-lateral contexts. 
• Proven analytical abilities and excellent writing skills as demonstrated in past work products (analytical reports, quantitative analysis,   and/or published papers). 
• Proven track record of managing complex projects involving multiple inputs to meet tight deadlines. 

Languages

•   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.
•   Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Tools 

•   Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Access and Power Query.
•   Knowledge of TIMES or other optimization models is an asset.

Core Competencies

•  For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Analytical thinking, Diplomatic sensitivity, Teamwork,  Influencing and drafting skills.
•   Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

•             A two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Selection Process

• For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen towards the end of July and panel interviews are planned around early August.
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What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary starting from 6,672 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Please note that the appointment will be based on the candidate’s level of experience and demonstrated ability to perform the functions at the expected level.

Appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant; the duties and responsibilities assigned will be adjusted accordingly. 

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