Data Manager - Energy (Several positions)

Data Manager - Energy (Several positions)Full-timeGrade: PAL3The 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.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 OECD.As a core component of its mandate, the IEA Energy Data Centre (EDC) is responsible for collecting and disseminating a broad portfolio of energy statistics to monitor developments in the energy sector and to provide to its Members and beyond a sound basis for policy decisions. EDC seeks Data Managers for the collection, compilation, verification, research and dissemination of energy data, and their use in IEA modelling tools.The chosen candidates will participate in the energy data related activities that underpin the Agency’s work on global energy challenges, including that on clean energy transitions. These activities include, but are not limited to, energy security, energy markets and prices, energy efficiency and innovation, GHG emissions, as well as specific research tasks associated with the development of IEA publications and data products supporting the IEA focus on clean energy transitions.Main ResponsibilitiesData collection, validation and developmentContribute to and enable the production of data and statistics as well as the development of advanced analytical models in the field of data and statistics.Contribute to and enable continuous improvement of methods to ensure data quality and international comparability.Contribute to and enable the development and implementation of robust methods for the estimation of missing values.Contribute to and enable the development of derived indicators and metrics to support tracking of energy market developments globally.Contribute to and enable the identification of new data sources and collection methods to track relevant areas of national and global energy systems.Maintain appropriate documentation on data series and draft methodological and technical notes on statistics.Keep abreast of the work of other international and national organisations on related topics, and collaborate as needed.As needed, oversee and guide the work of more junior staff for the data collection, validation and dissemination tasks.Database management, support, dissemination and analysisContribute to and enable the maintenance and development of statistical databases.Contribute to and enable the integration of new data sets into the existing data infrastructure.Contribute to and enable provision of guidance to internal and external users on data preparation and interpretation.Contribute to and enable the production of statistical and analytical publications, reports and data products.As needed, deliver presentations and training in different settings.As needed, train new recruits to the energy data center on statistical methodologies and processes.Academic and Professional BackgroundA university degree in fields relevant for energy data, i.e. statistics, data science, economics, mathematics, computer science, information technology, engineering, physics, environmental studies.At least two years to three years of experience in the production and/or use of data or statistics.General knowledge of statistical concepts and applied data analysis techniques.Professional experience and knowledge of the energy field would be a significant advantage.Strong communication skills, including capacity to present technical content to non-technical audiences.ToolsExperience performing data processing and analysis using programming languages such as Python, R, and Matlab.Experience in developing visuals with business intelligence software.Experience in using Microsoft Office software, especially Excel.Managing data with SQL would be considered significant advantages.Core CompetenciesOECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes.LanguagesAn excellent written and oral command of English.Working knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.Closing Date:This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 16 October 2024 (23:59CEST).Contract Duration13- months fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 5,044.88 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility.Selection ProcessAll applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. For candidates who are screened-in, written tests and/or video-recorded interviews are foreseen in October.The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr