Energy Data Manager / Statistician
Possible Staff Vacancies
International Energy Agency, Paris, France
The IEA
The International Energy Agency, based in Paris, acts
as energy policy advisor to 34 member countries in
their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean
energy for their citizens. Founded during the oil crisis
of 1973-74, the IEA’s initial role was to co-ordinate
measures in times of oil supply emergencies. As en-
ergy markets have changed, so has the IEA. Its man-
date has broadened to incorporate the “Three E’s” of
balanced energy policy making: energy security, eco-
nomic development and environmental protection.
Current work focuses on climate change policies,
market reform, energy technology collaboration and
outreach to the rest of the world, especially major
consumers and producers of energy like China, India,
Russia and the OPEC countries.
The Energy Statistics Division, with a staff of around
30 people, provides a dynamic environment for young
people just finishing their studies or with one to two
years of work experience.
Job description
The data managers/statisticians compile, verify and
disseminate information on all aspects of energy in-
cluding production, transformation and consumption
of all fuels, renewables, the emergency reporting sys-
tem, energy efficiency indicators, CO
2
emissions, and
energy prices and taxes. The data managers are re-
sponsible for receiving, reviewing and inputting data
submissions from Member countries and other
sources into large computerised databases. They
check for completeness, correct calculations, internal
consistency, accuracy and consistency with definitions.
Often this entails proactively investigating and help-
ing to resolve anomalies in collaboration with national
administrations of Member and Non-Member coun-
tries. The data managers/statisticians also play a key
role in helping to design and implement computer
macros used in the preparation of their energy statistics
publication(s).
Principal Qualifications
• University degree in a topic relevant to energy,
computer programming or statistics. We currently
have staff with degrees in Mathematics, Statistics,
Information Technology, Economics, Engineering,
Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Studies,
Hydrology, Public Administration and Business.
• Experience in the basic use of databases and com-
puter software. Good computer programming
skills in Visual Basic.
• Ability to work accurately, pay attention to detail
and work to deadlines. Ability to deal simultane-
ously with a wide variety of tasks and to organise
work efficiently.
• Good communication skills; ability to work well
in a team and in a multicultural environment,
particularly in liaising with contacts in national
administrations and industry.
• Very good knowledge of one of the two official
languages of the Organisation (English or French).
Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.
• Some knowledge of energy industry operations
and terminology would also be an advantage, but
is not required.
Nationals of any OECD Member country are eligible
for appointment. Basic salaries start at 3 050 Euros
per month. The possibilities for advancement are good
for candidates with appropriate qualifications and ex-
perience. Tentative enquiries about future vacancies
are welcomed from men and women with relevant
qualifications and experience. Applications in French
or English, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, should
be sent to:
Personnel and Finance Division
International Energy Agency
9 rue de la Fédération
75739 Paris Cedex 15, France
Email: recruitment@iea.org