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Statistician - Energy Data

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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). The OECD is a unique forum where the governments of 30 market democracies work together to address the economic, social and governance challenges of the globalizing world economy. 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 a statistician to manage energy data. The selected candidate will participate in preparing graphs, charts, figures and tables for Energy Policies of IEA Countries. Six Member countries undergo an in-depth review every year by their peers. These reviews help to develop more effective energy policies to help countries meet global energy challenges. They improve information exchange, disseminate good practice among countries and provide learning opportunities for energy policy-makers.

The selected candidate will report to the Head of Country Studies Division, working with a team of enthusiastic professionals in a collegial, dynamic and busy environment.

Job Duties

1. Data and databases

• Prepare graphs, charts and figures for six annual publications on “Energy Policies of IEA Countries”, as well as assist other divisions of the IEA in the performance of similar work.
• Take responsibility for preparing the statistical tables which are part of publications of “Energy Policies of IEA Countries” in collaboration with the Statistics Division and the Energy Policy Technology Division.
• Deal with statistical problems which arise in the context of country studies activities; in particular work towards ensuring consistency between the different data sources within the Agency.
• Take an active role in the quality control of the publications for “Energy Policies of IEA Countries”, in particular, assume special responsibilities for checking data and proofs; as well as contributing these tasks to other studies and publications of the IEA.

2. Other

• Participate in the general work of the division and, if need arises, in other areas of the IEA.

Qualifications: education, experience, communication and languages

1. Education and experience

• Post-secondary level of education preferably at university level or equivalent; knowledge of mathematics and applied statistics, and good understanding of economic principles.
• Very good knowledge of one or more energy subject areas. Broad understanding of the energy sector.
• Experience in the use of large computerised databases and the analytical tools and systems to manage databases, including programming.

2. Key competencies

• Very good organisational skills, initiative and commitment. Ability to work with minimum supervision and to accept responsibility for the successful completion of assigned work. Ability to work accurately, pay attention to detail and work to deadlines. Ability to deal simultaneously with a wide variety of tasks. Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a multicultural environment, to foster and maintain good working relations, as part of a team, with colleagues at all levels.

3. Communication and languages

• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Ability to draft and proofread in English. Good knowledge of other language(s) would be an advantage.

NB. Applicants must have been successful in the IEA test and in the OECD test for Statisticians. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted to arrange for these tests to be held.

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