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Check out the Policy analyst role at International Energy Agency (IEA) (7 738.74 EUR salary)

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Closing Date: 8 July 2024

Check out the Policy analyst role at International Energy Agency (IEA) (7 738.74 EUR salary)

International Energy Agency is looking for a Policy Analyst. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Their mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, they work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, they provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

About EIA

The International Energy Agency 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 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Both the IEA and the OECD seek opportunities to work with an increasing number of non-members of growing importance to the world economy.

People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions

The first Global Commission for People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions was established by the IEA Executive Director in 2020. It brought together ministers and thought leaders from across the world to identify key principles for ensuring clean energy policies are inclusive and people-centred, making recommendations that shape the agenda for clean energy policy makers. This work has set the agenda for a widening engagement and work programme on issues relating to the themes of decent jobs and worker protection; social and economic development; equality, social inclusion and fairness; and people as active participants in clean energy transitions. Building off the work of the Global Commission, the IEA launched the Clean Energy Labour Council in 2022, bringing together key labour leaders from around the world to discuss relevant issues related to labour and clean energy transitions. In April 2024, the IEA hosted its first Global Summit on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions, convening bringing together governments, trade unions, youth, Indigenous communities, business, civil society other major international stakeholders to discuss some of the most important socio-economic issues at the heart of clean energy transitions. To help carry this work forward, the IEA recently announced the formation of the second Global Commission for People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions.

Job Positions

The IEA seeks to recruit two policy analysts to help develop the Agency’s work on people-centred clean energy transitions in two key areas: 1) developing the IEA’s work on the labour dimensions of clean energy transitions and 2) building the analytic and quantitative program around people-centred clean energy transitions.

Labour Analyst Position Description:

The selected candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of IEA’s growing work on the people-centred aspects of clean energy transitions, with a particular focus on developing the IEA’s work on the labour dimensions of clean energy transitions. They will take a leading role in the co-ordination, administration, and delivery of various work streams on labour, including encompassing research and analysis on skills and jobs, policy advice and engagement with governments, and dialogue with key. They will support the IEA’s Clean Energy Labour Council, including developing relationships and extending networks, helping ensure the quality, reach and impact of IEA’s work. The successful candidate will have a strong background in a relevant field such as clean energy policy; employment and just transitions; social science, international development or policy analysis.

People-Centred Analyst Description:

The selected candidate will help develop the analytic program on quantifying key impacts of people-centred clean energy transitions. They will contribute to building up a new area of work for the Agency in developing analysis on issues relating to the social impacts of clean energy transitions, including issues around affordability, jobs and skills, health, publication participation and inclusion, among others. They will draw on resources and expertise inside and outside the agency to shape how data and analytics can be used to help governments and other stakeholders implement policies that provide a range of benefits for people within clean energy transitions.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities – Labour Relations

Research and Analysis

Develop IEA’s research and engagement programme on the labour aspects of clean energy transition policies and their impacts
Gather and analyse data on current relevant policies and programmes as well as information and analysis relating to their impacts

Work with policy makers to collaboratively develop analysis, strategies and policies to support goals relating to people-centred clean energy transitions
Develop knowledge resources, such as policy databases and case studies, to present information on policies and programmes, as well as drawing lessons as to best practice policy design and implementation
Lead and contribute to relevant IEA outputs, including project reports, web content and presentations.

Liaison and outreach

Develop relationships and collaborations with relevant stakeholders and partners. Widen and deepen the IEA’s engagement with key stakeholders in domains such as clean energy jobs; just transitions; and equality and inclusion issues.
Support the preparation and delivery of key events such as meetings of the IEA Clean Energy Labour Council, key meetings such as the IEA Ministerial meeting, thematic webinars, and events at forums such as COP and the Clean Energy Ministerial.
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.

Build and maintain contacts with delegations of IEA members, partners and other countries, other governmental bodies, international organisations and representatives of industry and research institutions.
Collaborate with relevant colleagues across the Agency in support of the broader IEA efforts and to strengthen IEA engagement with other collaborative platforms.

Main Responsibilities – Analytic

Research and Analysis

Help to develop the analytic component of IEA’s research programme on the people-centred dimensions of clean energy transition policies and their impacts

Gather and analyse data on current relevant policies and programmes as well as information and analysis relating to their impacts
Develop knowledge resources, such as policy databases and case studies, to present information on policies and programmes, as well as drawing lessons as to best practice policy design and implementation
Contribute to relevant IEA outputs, including project reports, web content and presentations.

Liaison and outreach

Continue to create a community of practice with experts outside the Agency on analytic dimensions of people-centred clean energy transitions
Support the preparation and delivery of key events such as meetings of the Global Commission on People Centred Clean Energy Transitions, IEA Clean Energy Labour Council, key meetings such as the IEA People-Centred Summit, thematic webinars, and events at forums such as COP and the Clean Energy Ministerial.
Support the promotion the work of the IEA externally to a wide range of audiences through organising and preparing materials for workshops and bi-lateral meetings.

Collaborate with relevant colleagues across the Agency in support of the broader IEA efforts and to strengthen IEA engagement with other collaborative platforms.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

Preferably an advanced university degree in relevant disciplines such as statistics, economics, social sciences, development studies, international relations, public policy, energy and environmental policy or similar discipline.

Professional Background

Minimum of 5 years experience working on analytical approaches to policy related to people-centred topics, e.g. regarding jobs and skills, just transitions, equality, social acceptance, and social impacts (Analytics position).
Minimum of three-five years’ experience working on policy or in other areas related to labour dynamics and/or just transition (Labour position)

Minimum of five to eight years experience working on policy and economic analysis of people-centred topics, e.g. regarding jobs and skills, just transitions, equality, social acceptance, and social impacts (Labour)
Experience in programme management (including fundraising, planning, reporting, and budget processes), (Labour)
Knowledge of emerging and developing economies, their social, energy and environmental challenges and clean energy opportunities would be an advantage .(Labour)

Excellent understanding of the energy sector and just transition and development issues (Labour and Analytics).
Proven analytical experience and strong writing skills, as demonstrated by past work (publications, reports, quantitative analysis, operative models and/or published papers) (Labour and analytics positions)

Core Competencies

OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: 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)
There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.