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 OECD. Both the IEA and the OECD seek opportunities to work with an increasing number of non-member countries of growing importance to the world economy. The Agency aims to foster the contribution of the energy sector to economic development and environmental sustainability across the globe.
The Renewable Energy Division (RED) is part of IEAโs Directorate of Energy Markets and Security (EMS) and is in charge of assessing the status and progress of renewable energy technologies, markets and policies. RED works with all IEA member and partner countries, and engages globally, to support the design and implementation of best practice policies relating to renewables.
The IEA seeks a Senior Programme Manager to lead the Divisionโs and Directorateโs work on Renewable Energy Technologies. Her/his main responsibility will be assessing the status, prospects and potential of renewable energy technologies in an integrated energy system approach, taking into account their variety and their ability to deliver electricity, heat and mobility services, either in the form of renewable power, direct heat or fuels. This work will help governments design and implement high quality policies and programmes in renewable energy to support energy diversification and security, affordability and emission reduction globally. The successful candidate will lead a team of enthusiastic professionals and will report directly to the Head of Division. More information about IEA work on renewables can be found at www.iea.org/fuels-and-technologies/renewable.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Working with the Head of RED, and in cooperation with other senior IEA colleagues, support management in setting strategic directions of IEAโs work on Renewable Energy Technologies and Innovation.Lead the delivery of high quality, innovative and insightful analysis and other work outputs in support of governmentsโ policy agendas in renewable energy technologies and clean energy transitions.Manage a team of renewable energy technology analysts, providing leadership and shaping the work programme.Cooperate horizontally with other relevant IEA divisions and units working on technologies and innovation; take a leading role in relevant cross-Agency working groups, including under the Clean Energy Transitions Programme.Guide and coach the work of junior analysts, secondees and external consultants that contribute to IEA analysis on renewable energy technology, ensure proper teamwork and cooperation.Coordinate with senior renewable markets and policies analysts and with the Unit Head of System Integration of Renewables.Support HoD with planning, fund-raising, managing, and reporting on programme scope, delivery and budget.Research and Analysis
Lead the delivery of IEAโs programme of work on renewable energy technologies, assessing the status, costs, prospects and potential of renewables in the electricity and energy transformation sectors, as well as in end-use sectors of buildings, industry and transport.Lead the teamโs analysis work on the role of emerging renewable energy technologies in energy transitions, with specific focus to help decarbonising the global economy while providing energy access, affordable energy services and security of supply.Develop best practice and policy recommendations for a secure, system-friendly and cost-effective deployment of renewable energy technologies, applicable to a diverse range of country contexts, including IEA Member, Accession, Association and other Partner countries.Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality renewable energy technology analyses, publications and events, with an emphasis on strategic, impactful and policy-relevant messaging, to meet the needs and priorities agreed by member countries.Co-author and/or contribute as appropriate to relevant IEA publications concerning renewable energy technologies.Liaison and Outreach
Strategically develop IEAโs global relationships on the topic of renewable energy technologies, strengthening IEAโs international profile, and encouraging collaboration and engagement with governments and relevant international organisations.Closely collaborate with the scientific and expert community of IEAโs Energy Technology Network; foster and extract value from IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes providing input to relevant IEA analysis and publications.Serve as a focal point for leadership and collaboration within the Agency on issues related to renewable energy technologies, and represent the Renewable Energy Division at IEA committee meetings as required.Maintain contacts with governments, other international organisations and networks, industry and research institutions. Support the IEA Renewable Industry Advisory Board.Actively promote the work of the Agency externally to a wide range of audiences and engage in the IEAโs external cooperation and outreach on renewable energy technologies, including representing the Agency at high-level international for a and events, as appropriate.Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
Preferably an advanced university degree in physical sciences, engineering, statistics, economics or other relevant disciplines.Professional Background
Languages
An excellent written and oral command of English. Good knowledge of other language(s) 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 3); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 3); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 3); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 3)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 CompetenciesAdditional Information
Closing Date:
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 8th June 2025.
Contract Duration
24-month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.
What the OECD offers
Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 10,937.92 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECDโs new contractual modalities.Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work. Click here 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.This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.Selection Process
For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.
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.
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.