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The IEA seeks a Modeller and Analyst to lead its work on decarbonisation shipping and aviation within the Energy Technology Policy (ETP) Division of the Directorate of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks (STO). Her/his main responsibility will be to assess the status, prospects and potential of different technology and fuel options to decarbonise the global shipping and aviation sectors, and resuming responsibility for the development, maintenance and calibration of the shipping and aviation modules of the IEA’s Global Energy and Climate Model that generate the scenarios that underpin the IEA’s flagship publications World Energy Outlook and Energy Technology Perspectives. He/she will have a strong energy systems modelling background with a focus on either shipping and aviation, and will contribute to related IEA reports, in particular in the Energy Technology Perspectives series.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of enthusiastic professionals reporting to the Head of the Technology Innovation Unit of the Energy Technology Policy Division.

Main Responsibilities

Energy Analysis, Modelling and Drafting

·       Assume thought leadership for the analysis on decarbonising shipping and aviation. Carry out techno-economic analysis of related technologies, and draft and prepare reports on related technology and policy issues.

·       Assume responsibility for the development, maintenance and calibration of the shipping and aviation modules of the IEA’s Global Energy and Climate Model  .

·       Support the broader activities of the IEA through analytical, written and verbal contributions, development of web content and briefs on all aspects of energy trends and scenarios.

Liaison and Outreach

·       Collaborate with other Divisions and Directorates in the Agency, the OECD and other national and international organisations, the energy industry and research bodies in the analysis of the role of clean transport technologies to clean energy transitions 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.

·       Maintain contacts with members of national delegations, other international organisations, representatives of industry, 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.

Ideal Candidate profile

Academic Background

·       An advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as engineering, economics or mathematics.

Professional Background

·       Minimum three to seven years’ experience in applied technology and economic analysis, preferably within an energy and transport context.

·       Excellent understanding of shipping and/or aviation sector dynamics and its interaction with the energy sector

·       Excellent quantitative background and experience in the construction and use of large scale energy models and datasets with a specific focus on shipping and/or aviation.

·       Proven analytical abilities and excellent writing skills as demonstrated in past work products (analytical reports, quantitative analysis, operative models, and/or published papers).

Tools

·       Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Access and Power Query.

·       Good knowledge of Python, R and/or Matlab is an asset.

Languages

·       An excellent written and oral command of English. Good knowledge of other language(s) would be an asset.

Core Competencies

·       Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Selection Process

·       For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen mid-October and panel interviews are planned for end of October.

Contract Duration

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

What the OECD offers

·       Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 6 672.15 EUR or 8232.66 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

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