JPO Junior Renewable Energy Policy Analyst, OECD-IEA

OECD - IEA

Junior Professional Officer Programme (JPO) Chiffre Nr. 2026-2-35

General Information

Job title: JPO Junior Renewable Energy Policy Analyst

Division: Directorate of Energy Markets and Security, Renewable Energy Division

Agency: International Energy Agency IEA

Location: Paris, France

Duration of assignment: 2 years with possibility of extension for another year. The extension of appointment is subject to yearly review concerning priorities, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Please note that for participants of the JPO programme two years work experience are mandatory! Relevant work experience can be counted. In order to assess the eligibility of the candidates, we review the relevant experience acquired after obtaining the first university degree (usually bachelor’s degree)

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. Our 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, we 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, we 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.

The Renewable Energy Division (RED) is part of the Directorate of Energy Markets and Security (EMS) at the International Energy Agency (IEA). It is in charge of assessing the status and progress of renewable energy technologies, markets and policies. It tracks progress of renewables towards the global target of tripling global renewable capacity by 2030 agreed at COP 28, and towards national energy and climate policy objectives.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) seeks to recruit a Junior Energy Policy Analyst in the Renewable Market and Policy team of the Renewable Energy Division. The Junior Energy Policy Analyst will work on the Agency’s analysis of renewable energy policies and markets in Member countries and emerging economies, contributing to the annual flagship Renewable Energy Market Report publication. They will also contribute to the update and enhancement of the renewable energy section of the IEA Policy Database.

Main Responsibilities

Working as part of a small team under the supervision of the Senior Energy Analyst in charge of renewable energy markets and policies, and with the guidance of the Head of the Renewable Energy Division.

Analysis and Teamwork

• Contribute to the monitoring of policy development, provide background research and gather data on renewable energy policies and measures in the electricity, heating&cooling and transport sectors in OECD Member countries, emerging economies and other selected countries where relevant policy developments are underway.
• Contribute to the assessment of renewable energy policies for the achievement of energy and climate targets, fostering economic development and maintaining energy security.
• Contribute to the update and further enhancement of the IEA policy database section on renewable energy.
• The scope of policy analysis will include renewable electricity, heating & cooling, as well as fuels, including biofuels, hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels produced through renewable energy.
  
  

Liaison and Outreach

• Collaborate with other divisions in the Agency, providing analysis on renewable electricity, heating & cooling, and renewable fuels, and their role in energy markets and systems.
• Contribute to develop and maintain contacts with governments, other international organisations, industry and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to preparations for meetings of relevant IEA standing committees, working parties and other events, including the development of reports, analysis and information items.
• Support the broader activities of the Division and the Agency through analytical, written and verbal contributions, development of web content and briefs on all aspects of renewable energy markets and policies.
  
  
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• A Master‘s degree degree in political sciences, international relations, economics/econometrics, engineering, physical sciences, statistics, or other relevant disciplines.

Professional Background

• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in the field of renewable energy policies.
• A good understanding of renewable energy policies in the electricity, heat and transport sectors.
• Experience in the development of quantitative metrics to assess policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Work experience on emerging economies would be an asset.

Tools

• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of database programs would be an asset.

Skills

• Good drafting skills.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
  
  

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 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); 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.

To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

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