Junior Power Sector Modeller - Temporary

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 (OECD).  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 IEA seeks to recruit energy modellers to work with the analytical team responsible for the World Energy Outlook to contribute to analysis of long-term regional and power sector outlook as well as future technology choices. The successful candidate will have a strong analytical background and/or experience working in the power sector. Knowledge of energy economics, in particular how competitive electricity markets are designed and operate (e.g. marginal pricing) are essential, ideally supported by concrete experience with electricity market regulation in a specific country or region. He/she will contribute to the modelling analysis and drafting of IEA flagship and high-profile thematic publications across the whole range of clean energy transitions topics, including but not limited to World Energy Outlook, country net-zero roadmaps, technology roadmaps and sectoral deep dives.

The chosen candidate will be part of a team of enthusiastic professionals reporting within the Directorate of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks.

Main Responsibilities

Energy Analysis and Drafting

• Contribute to regional electricity outlook using the Global Energy and Climate Model.
• Contribute to hourly electricity supply modelling, in collaboration with the Demand Sector Unit.
• Contribute to analysis of power system flexibility needs and supply, along with cutting edge analysis on the competitiveness of power technologies, including renewables paired with energy storage technologies.
• Work closely with senior power sector modellers and analysts on power sector analysis and modelling, ensuring proper teamwork and cooperation.
• Help the team lead qualitative and quantitative analysis of topical issues confronting the power sector for inclusion in IEA key publications.
• Coordinate the preparation of and draft individual chapters and reports.
• Stay abreast of relevant energy, technology and policy developments in member and non-member countries and with related academic work.
• Contribute to drafting reports, working papers, prepare presentations and briefing notes for senior management.

Liaison and Outreach

• Collaborate with other Directorates in the Agency, the OECD and other national and international organisations, the energy industry and research bodies in the analysis of the role of technologies and energy sectors to clean energy transitions in Member and non-Member countries.
• Participate in preparations for meetings of IEA standing committees, working parties and other groups as required; participate in relevant meetings of other international organisations; provide support for the development of reports, analyses and information items for these meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other IEA divisions, ensuring cross-Agency research and analytical projects that require professional input.
• Maintain contacts with relevant members of national delegations, other international organisations, representatives of industry, and other institutions involved in energy market assessments.
• Promote the work of the IEA externally to a wide range of audiences through organising and participating in workshops, making presentations and holding bi-lateral meetings.

Idea Candidate’s profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as economics, engineering or mathematics.

Professional Background

• At least three years' experience in applied economic and policy analysis, preferably within an energy context. 
• Good understanding of energy sector dynamics.
• Experience working with hourly electricity supply models.
• Good quantitative background and experience in the construction and use of large-scale energy models and datasets.
• Proven analytical abilities and excellent writing skills as demonstrated in past work products (analytical reports, quantitative analysis, operative models, and/or published papers).

Tools

• Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Access and Power Query.
• Basic proficiency in Python for data analysis
• Recommended experience with version control (Git) and power‑system modelling tools (e.g. PyPSA, OMeSys), ideally including contributions to model development rather than use only
• Knowledge of Vensim is 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 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.

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.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 26 April 2026 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 6 months with possibility of extension
• Ideal start date: as soon as possible

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

Salary Information  

• Salary and conditions will depend on her/his status (temporary staff or official).  
• For temporary staff, salary starts at 3,240 EUR. The Corporate Salary Framework for Temporary staff members can be found here.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. Temporary appointments are open to applicants irrespective of nationality. In accordance with OECD practice, priority will be given to candidates who are nationals of OECD Members, or, where applicable, to countries participating in the relevant programme or body. 

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