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.                   

The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is an intergovernmental agency which operates under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD). It facilitates co-operation among countries with advanced nuclear technology infrastructures to seek excellence in nuclear safety, technology, science, related environmental and economic matters and law. The mission of the NEA is to assist its 34 member countries in maintaining and further developing, through international co‑operation, the scientific, technological and legal bases required for a safe, environmentally sound and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. It strives to provide authoritative assessments and to forge common understandings on key issues as input to government decisions on nuclear technology policies.

The Division of Nuclear Technology Development and Economics (NTE) provides the Secretariat for, and implements the programme of work of the Committee for Technical and Economic Studies on Nuclear Energy Development and the Fuel Cycle (NDC). The NDC is a cross-cutting committee that examines all aspects affecting nuclear development, for both existing and new reactors, including their place in the overall energy mix of member countries.

NEA/NTE is looking for a Junior Nuclear Energy Analyst to work primarily on strategic initiatives as the NEA works with Member countries in areas such as nuclear finance, workforce development, and supply chain. The selected analyst will work under the supervision of the division’s Head of NTE team.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in preparations and meetings of the NDC, relevant working parties and other events, including:
  • Preparation of the NEA’s annual Roadmaps to New Nuclear Ministerial Meeting with invitational materials, meeting documents, and logistical preparations.
  • Support NEA’s workforce initiative Plan 2035 for early outreach to student interested in science, technology, environment, and mathematic (STEM) careers related to nuclear energy with initiative materials, website management, and student engagement strategies;
• Support the Head of NTE Division in all aspects of activities relating to “Advice to Policymakers” (drafting of notes, preparation of presentation, organisation of events and other) as requested;
• Contribute to researching and collecting data and information for NTE studies and reports;
• Contribute to undertaking quantitative and qualitative analyses of country energy policy and investments with a focus on the role of nuclear in future low-carbon energy strategies and a source of reliable baseload power;
• Assist in the general drafting and preparation of reports; and
• Carry out any other related duties as assigned by senior staff or management.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines, such as economics, energy policy, nuclear engineering, power system engineering or natural sciences.

Professional Background

• At least two years of experience in areas related to clean energy systems analysis.
• An understanding of the contributions that nuclear energy as a dispatchable low-carbon baseload provider brings to carbon emission reductions, as well as of the opportunities and challenges that nuclear energy faces in modern low-carbon electricity systems.
• At least some experience in leading, managing and concluding research projects in the field of energy analysis.
• Experience in synthesising, drafting and publishing the results of analytical work or modelling work for different audiences, which may include other experts, policymakers or the broader public.
• Experience in organising and coordinating international workshops and large-scale events.

Tools

• Excellent command of Microsoft Office software, in particular Excel.

Additional Information

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 15 January 2026, 23h59 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 12 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 4 556.74 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
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• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions. 

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of who are nationals of NEA or OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. Our selection processes are merit-based; we strive to enhance diversity both from national and gender perspectives while running fair, transparent and competitive selection processes.

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