Senior Analysts

DEADLINE EXPIRED

Deadline for applying: November 5, 2025

Description

Job Description

The IEA is recruiting several Senior Analysts to work in the Oil Industry and Markets Division (OIM) and the Energy Security and Emergency Division (ESE) in the IEA’s Directorate of Energy Markets and Security (EMS).
OIM generates forecasts and analysis of the oil market under demanding deadlines. The division is responsible for the IEA’s flagship monthly Oil Market Report (OMR) and its annual Medium Term Oil Market Report.
The Energy Security and Emergency Division manages the Agency’s programme of work on emergency preparedness and policy of member and non-member countries of the IEA. This is the core energy security policy mission of the IEA which has been extended beyond oil to include supply security of natural gas, electricity and energy related critical minerals.

The selected candidates will work under the supervision of the Head of Divisions.

Main Responsibilities

Research and Analysis

• Plan, prepare and undertake high quality quantitative and qualitative analysis covering oil security and markets over the short and medium term at the global, regional and country level.
• Overview analysis of other members of the team, providing feedback where appropriate to ensure quality of division’s work.
• Lead the development of relevant models and assessment frameworks to enhance the quality of the analysis.
• Take a leading role in the design, improvement and implementation of division’s work programme. Draft reports and online content under frequent and tight deadlines, both individually and in teams and ensuring dissemination.
• Co-operate with colleagues from the agency on cross-disciplinary analytical projects.

Leadership and Management

• Provide intellectual guidance in developing thought leading analysis of oil market trends.
• Manage and mentor analysts and support staff.
• Contribute to the definition of strategic directions of the policy work on oil market issues.
• Present analysis and findings at meetings of the IEA’s Standing Committees.

Liaison and outreach

• Collaborate with other Divisions and teams in the Agency on cross divisional analytical projects and participating in preparations and the running of meetings of various IEA groups and committees.
• Liaise with representatives of IEA member and association governments, industry, international organisations, and other institutions involved in oil industry and market analysis.
• Represent the IEA on subjects related to oil market analysis at international conferences and seminars.
• Participate in missions to member and non-member countries.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in petroleum geology or petroleum engineering, economics, journalism or other relevant discipline.

Professional Background

• A minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience in a research, consulting, corporate planning and/or oil and/or product trading capacity with focus on oil markets and/or energy security.
• Policy experience with exposure to energy or energy security (oil, gas and/or electricity) questions in government and/or industry.
• Professional experience preferably in a cross-national context working on oil market analysis, energy security and research.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects involving multiple inputs to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven management skills, with specific focus on coordinating multiple projects at the same time.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative data analysis and in developing analytical methodologies and tools.

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 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); 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 toOECD Core Competencies .

Languages

• An excellent level of oral and written communication skills and excellent drafting ability in English.
• Working knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.

Additional Information

Closing Date

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and app