Job Description
The IEA Energy Data Centre (EDC) seeks energy data officers for the collection, compilation, verification, research and dissemination of energy data. The chosen candidates will participate in the energy data related activities that underpin the Agency’s work on global energy challenges. 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 data products supporting the IEA focus on clean energy transitions.
Main Responsibilities
Data collection, validation and development
- Collect, review, input, and validate data received from various sources (official, administrative and other).
- Implementation of new methods for the validation of submitted data, estimation of missing values, and derivation of relevant indicators.
- 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 maintainenance and development of statistical databases exploiting hardware and 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 through statistical development work.
- Participate in the production of statistical and analytical publications, reports and data products, via the preparation of visuals and text accompanying the statistical information.
- As needed, deliver presentations and training in different settings, whether classroom or online, including to experts worldwide.
Ideal Candidate’s profile
Academic 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.
Professional Background
- At least two years experience in the production and/or use of data or statistics gained in the private sector, university, public research institute, national administration or or international organisation.
- General knowledge of statistical concepts and applied data analysis techniques are required.
- Professional experience and knowledge of the energy field would be a significant advantage.
Tools
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Visual Basic are required.
- Experience performing data treatment and analysis using programmes such as Python, R, and Matlab would be considered an advantage.
- Experience in developing visuals with business intelligence softwares, such as but not limited to Power BI, Tableau, Lookee, and managing data with SQL would be considered significant advantages.
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
- For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Analytical thinking, Teamwork, Achievement focus, Drafting skills, Diplomatic sensitivity, Organizational knowledge
- Please refer to the level 2 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies
Selection Process
- For retained candidates, written tests are foreseen mid November and panel interviews are planned for the first half of January.
Contract Duration
- One year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
Deadline: 31 October 2022
