Director, Energy Markets and Security

Director, Energy Markets and Security

OECD - Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

Paris, France

Job Description

Leadership

• Lead the Directorate in delivering the programme of work in line with Member priorities, the Executive Director’s guidance and the IEA Programme of Work and Budget. Provide strategic direction for the Agency’s short- and medium-term analysis of global energy markets (oil, gas, electricity and critical minerals), emergency preparedness and energy market regulation, and policies supporting the deployment of renewable energy. Identify and respond to emerging energy security challenges, including disruptions to oil supply, and develop and implement actions and strategies through which the Directorate can assist member and non-member countries to respond to these challenges;
• Ensure the Directorate is at the forefront of international analysis on energy markets, in line with current developments and emerging trends, and shaping the IEA’s global contribution. Oversee Directorate reports and programme proposals ensuring that they make an effective contribution to the policy process (national and international) and that they are consistent with the Agency’s overall strategy and messages. Assess member countries’needs and consider their political sensitivities in delivering the Directorate’s programme of work;
• Ensure the Directorate’s work continues to meet the highest standards of quality and objectivity so that its policy recommendations, messages and analysis provide the timely basis for global energy discussions and dialogue in member and non-member countries, other international organisations, and policy making communities in government and civil society.

Representation and Liaison

• Represent the Directorate and the Agency (Secretariat) at senior level with member governments of the Agency, bilaterally and multilaterally, as well as with other international institutions in the energy field, with the private sector and with representatives of civil society;
• Promote global dialogue and co-operation on energy markets, energy security and emergency policy issues and measures with member governments, major consuming and producing countries and international organisations such as OPEC, IEF, IRENA, and the G20;
• Ensure effective co-operation with energy industry stakeholders including the international oil and gas industry through the IEA’s Industry Advisory Board (IAB), the coal industry through the Coal Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) and the renewable industry through the Renewable Industry Advisory Board (RIAB);
• Lead high-level missions to member and partner countries, engaging Ministers and senior policy makers.Ensure co-operation and communication within EMS and with other Directorates and Offices of the Agency on energy market and security issues, including global supply/demand prospects, geo-political risks, production capacity, refinery utilisation and emergency response policies. Co-ordinate EMS work to extend IEA emergency preparedness activities to encompass the broader energy sector, including gas and electricity.

Management and Co-ordination

• Lead and develop a Directorate, of over 110 staff (analysts, statisticians, support and consultants) through merit-based recruitment, professional development, and performance management;
• Ensure effective use of financial and human resources and secure voluntary funding to complement the EMS budget. Build and lead a cohesive, multicultural and multidisciplinary team, fostering excellence, inclusion and diversity;
• As a member of the Agency’s senior management team, maintain and extend the position of the IEA as the leading player in data collection, analysis and policy dialogue and identification of evidence-based policy actions to meet global energy challenges;
• Ensure the Directorate’s delivery of relevant, rigorous and timely data and analysis.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Professional and Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in engineering, economics, energy economics or equivalent in a relevant field;
• At least 15 years’ experience shaping and implementing international energy policy, including experience in government and in international or intergovernmental contexts;
• Excellent knowledge of the energy sector, oil gas and electricity markets, industries, technologies and government energy policy-making and regulation, based on relevant academic qualifications and work experience. This experience would have been acquired in a national administration (ministry, regulatory body or other institution), international organisation, academia or the private sector or the not-for-profit sector (think tank or other institution). Direct commercial experience in the energy sector may be an acceptable substitute, provided this has included broad policy-making responsibilities and extensive interaction with governments, and involving close understanding of government policy-making processes;
• Excellent knowledge of oil and gas markets is essential to support the Agency’s oil market and emergency preparedness work;
• Well-established professional network across relevant stakeholders;
• Proven ability to interact confidently with various audiences, including the media would be an advantage;
• Excellent communication skills and a proven commitment to collaboration, diversity and inclusion.

Communication and Languages

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