Junior Clean Energy Technology Modeller and Analyst

The IEA seeks Junior Clean Energy Technology Modellers and Analysts to contribute to its work on hydrogen and alternative fuels within the Energy Technology Policy (ETP) Division of the Directorate of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks (STO). The main responsibility will be to contribute to the assessment of the status, prospects and potential of different hydrogen and biofuel technologies and strategies to contribute to energy and climate policy goals.

The selected Junior Clean Energy Technology Modeller and Analyst will be part of a team of enthusiastic professionals reporting to the Head of the Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels Unit (HAF) within the Energy Technology Policy Division.

Job Description:

Modelling, analysis and drafting:

• Contribute to the development, operation and maintenance of hydrogen and biofuels supply models within the IEA’s Global Climate and Energy model. This includes model development; updating and improving databases on production and trade projects, technology costs, policies; and calibrating models.
• Contribute to IEA’s analytical work on clean energy technologies, assessing their status, costs, prospects and potential across different countries
• Carry out techno-economic assessments of different technology options and pathways for hydrogen and biofuels production.
• Contribute to drafting of the IEA’s relevant publications.
• Develop recommendations for the effective deployment of clean energy technologies and solutions for different country contexts.

Collaboration and outreach:

• Contribute to IEA engagement with key stakeholder communities, in particular in the context of hydrogen and biofuel technologies.
• Closely collaborate with the scientific community within the context of relevant Technology Collaboration Programmes of the IEA; exchange best practice knowledge with the wider IEA network of TCPs.
• Support preparations as needed 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.

Qualifications:

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

Professional Background:

• Minimum two years’ professional experience focusing on modelling and analysis of hydrogen, biofuels or related clean energy technologies.
• Proven track record of managing large and complex modelling activities involving multiple inputs.
• Excellent quantitative background and understanding of energy sector dynamics. Proven track record inworking with analytical teams within tight deadlines.
• Proven analytical abilities and excellent writing skills as demonstrated in past work products (analytical reports, quantitative analysis, and/or published papers).
• Proven track record of dealing with policy-makers and industry representatives in international and multilateral contexts.

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.

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