Energy Data Officer (Several positions)

Job title:

Energy Data Officer (Several positions)

Company:

OECD

Job description

Company DescriptionThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( ) is an international organization 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. common problems.The (IEA) 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 OECD and the IEA seek opportunities to work with an increasing number of non-members of growing importance to the world economy. The Agency aims to foster the contribution of the energy sector economic development and environmental sustainability.As a core component of its mandate, the IEA Energy Data Centre (EDC) is responsible for collecting and disseminating a broad portfolio of energy statistics to monitor developments in the energy sector and to provide to its Members and beyond a sound basis for policy decisions. EDC seeks Data Managers for the collection, compilation, verification, research and dissemination of energy data, and their use in IEA modelling tools.The chosen candidates will participate in the energy data related activities that underpin the Agency’s work on global energy challenges, including that on clean energy transitions. These activities include, but are not limited to, energy security (including the IEA Emergency Data System), energy markets and prices, energy efficiency and innovation, GHG emissions, as well as specific research tasks associated with the development of IEA publications and data products supporting the IEA focus on clean energy transitions. In addition, Data Managers are expected to play a central role in IEA’s modernization strategy, with increased emphasis on the exploitation of new data sources and the use of relevant methods and tools.Job DescriptionData collection, validation and development

• Collect, process, disseminate, and manage data and information based on governance and legal requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of methods to ensure data quality and international comparability.

Contribute to the implementation of robust methods for the estimation of missing values if and when necessary and to the development of derived indicators and metrics to support tracking of energy market developments globally.

• Contribute to and enable the identification of new data sources (e.g. commercial, administrative, etc.) and collection methods (e.g. web-scraping) to track relevant areas of national and global energy systems.
• Maintain appropriate documentation on data series, and contribute to methodological and technical notes on statistics for various releases and publications
• Keep abreast of the work of other international and national organisations (e.g. UN, Eurostat, the World Bank, etc.) on related topics, and collaborate as needed.

Database management, support, dissemination and analysis

• Participate in the maintenance and development of statistical databases exploiting new software developments to improve the efficiency of working methods covering a range of statistical areas.
• Contribute to the integration of new data sets into the existing data infrastructure including those developed from micro-data and through the use of data science methods.
• Participate in providing guidance to internal and external users on data preparation and interpretation for use in empirical analysis and modelling and contribute to addressing the changing needs of users by contributing to statistical development work.
• Participate in the production of statistical and analytical publications, reports and data products.
• As needed, deliver presentations and training in different settings, whether classroom or online, including to experts worldwide.

QualificationsAcademic and Professional Background

• A university degree in fields relevant for energy data, i.e. statistics, data science, economics, mathematics, computer science, information technology, engineering, physics, environmental studies. A postgraduate degree in one of these fields would be an advantage.
• At least two years to three years of experience in the production and/or use of data or statistics gained in the private sector, university, public research institute, national administration or international organisation. Additional experience would be considered an asset.
• General knowledge of statistical concepts and applied data analysis techniques.
• Professional experience and knowledge of the energy field would be a significant advantage.
• Strong communication skills, including capacity to present technical content to non-technical audiences.

Tools

• Experience performing data processing and analysis using programming languages such as Python, R, and Matlab.
• Experience in developing visuals with business intelligence software, such as but not limited to Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Plotly/Dash would be considered a significant advantage.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Visual Basic.
• Managing data with SQL would be considered significant advantages and may be required for certain 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 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); 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.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to

.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.

Additional InformationClosing Date:

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 10 November 2024 (CEST).

Contract Duration

• 13-month fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 4432 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work. to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant; the duties and responsibilities assigned will be adjusted accordingly.Selection processAll applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. For candidates who are screened-in, written tests and/or video-recorded interviews are foreseen in December, and panel interviews are planned for January 2025.The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of , irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

Expected salary

€4432 per month

Location

Paris

Job date

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 22:06:00 GMT

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