Project Officer - IEA's Energy Technology Network

Company Description

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 International Energy Agency (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 Energy Technology Policy Division (ETP) of the Directorate of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks (STO) focuses on supporting the development and deployment of new and emerging clean energy technologies. One important part of the work of the ETP division is the coordination of the IEA's energy technology network that is comprised of the Committee for Energy Research and Technology (CERT), its Working Parties, two expert groups, and 37 Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs). The network is the central element of IEA multilateral engagement on energy technologies with IEA member and partner countries, industry and other stakeholders.

This position in the ETP division will support a range of activities under the IEA energy technology network, focusing in particular on planning and priority-setting, events, communication and internal coordination. Other tasks will include responsibility for coordinating high-level events and workshops.

The person will work closely with the IEA's Clean Energy Technology Officer and a team of enthusiastic professionals in a collegial and dynamic environment.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Support the coordination of key components of IEA's energy technology network, including

• the planning and priority-setting for IEA's support to the IEA Technology Colloboration Programme (TCP), in close collaboration with the IEA Chief Energy Technology Officer, and the internal TCP coordination team within the IEA Secretariat;
• oversee the coordination of the TCP's Request for Extensions, working closely with IEA's legal team;
• contribute to other projects that help facilitate co-operation among the TCPs, such as the TCP Co-ordination Groups;
• support the management of the IEA's Technology and Innovation Advisory Board;
• support activites related to TCP communication, in close collaboration with IEA Members, the TCPs, and the IEA Secretariat;
• planning and executing event management, including preparations of the biennial TCP Universal meetings and the IEA Energy Innovation Forum; and
• contribute to the organisation of Committee and Working Party meetings that are under the responsibility of the Energy Technology Policy Division.

Other functions

• Support the coordination and reporting for the Energy Technology Policy Divisions participation in the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP);
• Support the Division with tracking financial voluntary contributions from external donors, and contribute with affiliated narrative reporting;
• Prepare procurements related to such as the hosting of events and the hiring of external consulants;
• Support the Energy Technology Policy Division with other project and processes to improve the division's effectiveness.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Post-secondary level of education, preferably at university level or equivalent, in statistics, economics, public policy or technical subject relevant to energy or equivalent experience.

Professional Background

• At least five years professional experience in an energy related field.
• Broad experience with event management and communication.
• Experience and interest in project management, involving being part of a small teams to deliver outputs.

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 Information

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 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• Has in-depth knowledge and significant experience to solve complex problems.

Closing Date

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 19 December 2025 (CEST).

Contract Duration

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

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 5785.84 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information

• 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.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen for the second half of December 2025 - early January 2026 and panel interviews are planned for second half of January 2026.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates [who are nationals of OECD member countries]*, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

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