Clean Energy Transition Programme Officer – Middle East and North Africa

Company Description

The 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. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best‑practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard‑setting.

Job Description

The Office of Global Energy Relations is looking for a skilled and motivated Programme Officer for the Middle‑East and North Africa (MENA) Desk. The candidate will manage projects and liaise with international partners, supporting the Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) and related initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

Programme Management and Analysis

• Organise activities under the desk, setting clear programme plans to ensure successful delivery of outputs and physical events in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Continuously monitor political and macroeconomic developments impacting the energy sector in the region.
• Conduct analysis and prepare briefings for IEA management, member countries, and CETP donors.

Communications

• Communicate bilateral and regional outputs of the programme; produce content for the IEA website, regional media outlets and social media.

Liaison and Outreach

• Liaise and conduct stakeholder outreach with counterparts in partner countries and key international organisations (International Energy Forum, OPEC, UNESCWA) on all existing workstreams of the MENA Programme.
• Coordinate with country governments providing funding to the CETP for MENA activities.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Advanced university degree in engineering, energy economics, international relations or a related field.

Professional Background

• Three to five years’ experience in energy‑related project management and liaison activities in a public or private organisation, research centre, or international organisation.
• Experience working with or in the Middle‑East and North Africa.

Communication and Languages

• Strong communication skills, including social media.
• Excellent written and spoken English and a strong working knowledge of Arabic; working knowledge of other languages, particularly French, would be an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies: Vision and Strategy, Enable People, Ethics and Integrity, Collaboration and Horizontality, Achieve Results, Innovate and Embrace Change.
• Competency levels are tailored to the job role and associated grade.

Additional Information

Closing Date

Applications must be received no later than 19 July 2026 23:59 CET (Paris time). The vacancy is to be filled as soon as possible.

Contract Duration

Two‑year fixed‑term appointment, with possibility of renewal.

What the OECD Offers

• Monthly base salary starting from 6,975 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Appointment terms and Staff Regulations apply (information available on the OECD website).

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video‑recorded interviews are foreseen towards late‑July and panel interviews are planned for early September.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates (who are nationals of OECD member countries)*, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.