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De : TREANTON Karen, IEA/ESD3 [mailto:Karen.TREANTON at iea.org] 
Envoyé : jeudi, 10. juin 2010 15:34
À : ISTAT Messagerie
Objet : Job posting at Université de Neuchâtel

Dear Sir/Madam,

Would it be possible to disseminate this job opening for us again?  It closes next Tuesday (June 15th).

Regards.
Karen Treanton

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Job Title:  Energy Data Manager(s)/Statistician(s)
Organization:  International Energy Agency / OECD
Location:  Paris, France
Grade/Reference:  B3 (ref. 3629), B4 (ref. 3628), B5 (ref. 3627) To apply online go to: http://erecruit1.oecd.org/psc/ERECRUIT/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
Please apply before midnight, Central European Time (CET), on:  15 June 2010  

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organisation committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy policy co-operation.  The IEA operates as an autonomous body within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).  The OECD is a unique forum where the governments of 31 market democracies work together to address the economic, social and governance challenges of the globalizing world economy. Both the OECD and the IEA seek opportunities to work with an increasing number of non-Members of growing importance to the world economy.  

The IEA seeks one or possibly several energy data managers/statisticians to assist in the compilation, verification and dissemination of energy statistics. The chosen candidate(s) will participate in the data collection and help maintain large data bases to underpin the Agency's work on global energy challenges, such as energy security (including the IEA Emergency Data System), energy markets, energy efficiency, CO2 emissions, renewable energies, etc.  

The chosen candidate(s) will report to a Head of Section in the Energy Statistics Division under the general supervision of the Head of Division, working with a team of enthusiastic professionals in a collegial, dynamic and busy environment.  The chosen candidate(s) will have an opportunity to develop their knowledge of energy statistics and programming techniques.  

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Job Duties

  
1. Data and databases 

Receive, review and input data submissions from Member countries and other sources. Check data for completeness, internal consistency and plausibility, and correct calculations using existing verification procedures. Compare data with published sources for accuracy and consistency with definitions.    

Investigate and resolve anomalies in collaboration with national administrations of Member countries.    

Maintain appropriate documentation on data series.    

Participate in the creation and maintenance of large computerised databases and draft instructions for processing data. 

Assist in designing and implementing procedures and macros for the preparation of the energy statistics publications using the main databases and software. Exploit hardware and software developments to improve the efficiency of working methods. 

Carry out ad hoc extractions and manipulation of data.   

Assist users of the statistics, both within and outside the Agency as appropriate.  

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Qualifications: education, experience, communication and languages  

1. Education and experience 

Post-secondary level of education, preferably at university level or equivalent, in a topic relevant to energy, computer programming or statistics. 

Some knowledge of energy industry operations and terminology would be an advantage, but is not required. 


2. Key competencies 

Good computer programming skills in Visual Basic.  

Very good organisational skills, initiative and commitment.  Ability to work with minimum supervision and to accept responsibility for the successful completion of assigned work.  Ability to work accurately, pay attention to detail and work to deadlines. Ability to deal simultaneously with a wide variety of tasks. 

Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a multicultural environment, to foster and maintain good working relations, as part of a team, with colleagues at all levels, national administrations and industry. 


3. Communication and languages 

Strong communication skills.  

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Ability to draft and proofread in English. Good knowledge of other language(s) would be an advantage. 


NB. Applicants must have been successful in the IEA test for statisticians.  Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted to arrange for these tests to be held. 

Applicants must be from one of the 31 member countries of the OECD.