Several Energy Investment and Finance Analysts, Paris, France 386 views

The OECD is a global economic forum working with 36 member countries and more than 100 emerging and developing economies to make 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. The Organisation provides a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental change, seeking solutions to common problems.

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 (countries beyond IEA). The Agency aims to foster the contribution of the energy sector to economic development and environmental sustainability across the globe.

IEA work on energy investment focuses on quantifying and understanding the drivers and challenges facing energy investments today and those required in the years ahead, providing policy advice to governments and engaging with the financial community. Investment plays a prominent role in the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) – a large, new IEA programme that will expand the Agency’s direct work with major emerging economies on clean energy implementation, funded by a group of IEA member countries across four years from 2018 to 2021. It encompasses technical collaboration, policy review and guidance, training and exchange programmes, primarily targeting major emerging economies (e.g. China, India and countries in Southeast Asia, Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa).

The IEA is seeking one or more Energy Investment and Finance Analysts to join the Investment Team within the Energy Supply and Investment Outlooks Division. The analysts would support the Agency’s efforts in the economic and financial analysis of energy investments, and in the implementation of effective policies, regulations, market design and financial approaches. The analysts would support and contribute to the publication of the IEA’s flagship World Energy Investment and World Energy Outlook reports as well as other investment-related works.

Main Responsibilities

Analysis, modelling and publication

• Prepare quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate the landscape for energy investments, including focus on policy, industry and financial actors, business and financial models, financial risks and returns and investment gaps in different markets.
• Author reports and contribute to IEA publications and training materials covering energy investments.
• Assume thought leadership with international and commercial actors on financial and economic methods, particularly pertaining to the energy sector, evaluation and quantification of financial models, risks, and the cost of capital.
• Support IEA economic and financial analysis and implementation of policies, regulations and market reforms in emerging economies, with a particular emphasis on improving opportunities for clean energy investments (e.g. renewables, energy efficiency) and enabling infrastructure.

Data management

• Manage data collection on investment and financing activity in the energy sector.
• Create and manage datasets of financial, economic, and other metrics pertaining to macro indicators, policies, energy projects, corporate and industry trends, financial flows and the sources of finance in different countries.
• Lead the design of surveys and develop methods for data collection with governments, industry and the financial community.
• Keep abreast of the work of other international organisations (e.g. development finance institutions, NGOs) and national statistical authorities on topics relevant to energy investment and finance data.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as economics, energy and environmental science, finance, accounting/business, mathematics, statistics, engineering or computer science.

Professional Background

• Minimum five years experience in one or more areas of the energy system, including fuels, electricity and/or energy efficiency and demand-side sectors.

• Tags

  clean energy

  data collection

  data management

  development finance

  development finance institutions

  energy efficiency

  environmental sustainability

  financial flows

  latin america

  python

  southeast asia

  statistical data

  sub saharan africa

• Proven quantitative analytical experience in project-level investment and financial data.
• Professional experience in statistical concepts and applied financial and econometric techniques.
• Experience in presenting statistical analysis to non-technical audiences would be an asset.

Tools

• Excellent command of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel (including macros and pivot tables) and Access.
• Good knowledge of large statistical databases, particularly financial data systems (e.g. Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon) and practical experience with statistical software to manage those databases.
• Knowledge of R, Python, SQL, STATA, SAS, Vensim, Matlab, and/or Visual Basic programming would be an asset.
• Knowledge of financial modelling and accounting would be an asset.

Languages

• Excellent spoken English and sound drafting ability in English. Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Selection Process

• For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen end of November and panel interviews are planned for mid-December 2019 (tbd).

Contract Duration

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

What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary starting from 5,974 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

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.