Appel à candidature : Organisation de Coopération et de Développement Economiques (OCDE) recherche un(e) Responsable du programme Chine basé en France.

Main Responsibilities

Programme Management

Lead the Agency’s work on China to meet the needs and priorities agreed by Member countries, including horizontal collaborations across the Agency.
Build, manage and guide highly motivated, enthusiastic multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of IEA staff and external experts to take forward the Agency’s work in this area. Accept accountability for the quality, timeliness and relevance of their outputs. Contribute personally to these activities through intellectual and technical leadership, coaching and developing staff, as well as by winning and managing resources to support the project.

Participate in recruitment and identify external experts. Build a collegial and productive working atmosphere.

Support the broader activities of the IEA through analytical, written and verbal contributions including co-authoring and reviewing reports and publications, development of web content and briefs on all aspects related to China. Contribute to the development of the Agency’s programme of work. Identify key priorities for action.

Analysis, Drafting and Policy Recommendations

Monitoring and analysing developments in energy issues related to China, the evolution of its energy policies and the economic and political implications of its energy linkages to global and regional markets, with a particular focus on world energy security and transition to cleaner energy. This will include developments in oil, gas, coal, electricity and renewables and other resources, investment, production, energy imports and exports, stocks and consumption, energy efficiency, energy technology and innovation, and energy-related carbon dioxide emissions.
Carry out and participate in specific sectoral and/or regional studies related to developments in the energy situation and energy policies of China.

Liaison and Outreach

Maintain IEA relations with China, both at a technical and high level, and develop and execute projects that would influence energy policy making in China. Organise and co-ordinate relevant bilateral and multi-lateral activities with China.
Collaborate with other Divisions in the Agency and other organisations and ensure that Agency staff is informed of emerging and important developments in China.
Participate in preparations for meetings of the IEA Standing Group for Global Energy Dialogue, working parties, and conferences as required; participate in relevant meetings of other international organisations; provide support for the development of reports, analyses and information items for these meetings. Organise the participation of Chinese delegations to high-level and other meetings of the IEA.
Maintain contacts with policy-level government officials, other international organisations, industry, research institutes, universities and NGOs. Promote the work of the Agency externally to a wide range of audiences through organising and participating in workshops, making presentations and holding bilateral meetings.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

An advanced university degree(s) in relevant disciplines, such as international relations, economics, and/or energy studies or related field(s).

Professional Background

Five to eight years of experience working on international relations, energy, economic and/or climate issues, experience in and knowledge of China would be a strong advantage.
Policy experience, preferably in the energy field, with a national government, international organisation, the private sector or academia/research. Experience of working with stakeholders in China would be a strong advantage.
Ability to synthesise complex results and present them to a non-specialist audience.

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Close on 21 May 2023