Young Associate 2026-28

Company Description
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 Member countries, that works to build 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. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

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 Energy Modelling Office team's main publication is the annual World Energy Outlook (WEO) report. This report, produced each year, provides an assessment of the medium and long-term prospects for energy markets worldwide and their broader implications. The aim of the report is to provide policymakers, industry, academia, and civil society alike with a rigorous quantitative framework to deepen understanding of the drivers of possible future energy trends and evaluating the impact of government policies to tackle energy-related challenges. In addition, the WEO series also comprises regional focuses and stand-alone publications.

Job Description
Role
The Demand Sectors Unit is looking for a Young Associate to contribute to the substantive policy output of the Directorate producing the IEA flagship publication World Energy Outlook. The Young Associate will report directly to one of the team leads within the Demand Sectors Unit at the IEA, contributing to energy demand-side modelling and by assisting with research and co-ordination tasks and other projects that may be assigned by the manager. As an integral part of the Energy Modelling Office, the Young Associate will work with the Head of the Demand Sectors Unit, a team of modellers and analysts.

Main Responsibilities

• Compilation of data and policies on energy, clean energy transitions, climate and development as part of the World Energy Outlook analyses and other related publications.
• Working closely with the lead analysts in the Division, contribute to activities such as drafting working papers and reports, analysis, external and internal consultation and results dissemination.
• Working closely with colleagues, contribute to WEO analysis and modelling and support teamwork and co-operation.
• The organisation of meetings and workshop related to WEO publications.
• Assisting with answers to queries, preparation of graphs, tables, and presentations as required.
• Support cross-agency activities, including for instance, the organisation of high-level events.

Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background

• An undergraduate university degree in economics, engineering, international relations or other relevant discipline (graduation date between 1 January 2025 and 1 September Applications from candidates who already hold or are enrolled in a Master's, PhD, or equivalent degree will not be considered.
• Course work in energy, engineering, economics, public policy, statistics, quantitative analysis, and econometrics is desirable.

Tools

• Knowledge of Python is desirable.

Skills

• Knowledge of energy sector dynamics is desirable.
• Excellent quantitative skills and proven analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Core Competencies

• For this role 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 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other.

Additional Information
Closing Date

• Applications should reach us no later than midnight 14 December 2025 (CET).
• Before applying, we encourage you to check your eligibility by answering a few short questions here.

Contract Duration

• Two-year fixed term appointment

Starting Date

• September 2026

What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary is 3 886 EUR, exempt of French income tax, plus allowances based on eligibility.
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
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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. Applications from candidates who are not OECD Member country nationals will not be considered.

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.