Data Visualisation Designer - Temporary Assignment

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 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. 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 chosen candidate will be part of a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals in the IEA’s Energy Technology Policy (ETP) Division. The division analyses possible future roles for new and innovative clean energy technologies and their supply chains within the energy sector, spanning from end-use sector applications to the provision of low-emissions fuels such as hydrogen, and the required distribution infrastructure.

The ETP team is looking for a Data Visualisation Designer to develop new and innovative data-driven content, including in particular charts and infographics in reports, and, in collaboration with IEA’s Communications and Digital Office (CDO), interactive charts and infographics for the IEA website and social networks. S/he will create data storytelling content, working closely with ETP analysts to make energy data more accessible and easier to understand. The Data Visualisation Designer will have strong data literacy, data-gathering, and programming skills, and a keen interest in energy or other closely related scientific topics.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with the ETP team to come up with compelling visualisation of data and analytical findings for inclusion in reports.
• Work with the ETP team to develop visuals for inclusion in PowerPoint presentations, as well related animations.
• Contribute to the design, development and update of data-based visuals for use on the IEA website.
• Produce web and print-ready visuals, animations, gifs, etc., for use on the website, social channels, and print products.
• Research and experiment with new data visualisation tools.
• Co-ordinate usability tests of data visualisation outputs and suggest improvements.
• Participate in the OECD Community of practices on data visualisation, to be aware of initiatives and available tools be used for data visualisations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Post-secondary education preferably in one or more of the following relevant disciplines such as computer sciences, data sciences, scientific communication, graphic design, or similar and related fields.

Professional Background

• At least five years of experience in a scientific, academic, media or research organization, or similar fields.
• A strong portfolio of projects turning data into insightful visuals.
• A proven ability to work in a dynamic, international and multi-lingual environment.
• A demonstrated interest in energy and environmental topics or other relevant fields.

Tools

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator; experience with other Adobe products, especially Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects is a major advantage.
• Strong design skills including typography, layout and data presentation.
• Experience performing data analysis and extracting insights from large and complex data sets using languages such as R, Python or other statistical analysis packages.
• Knowledge of GIS mapping software.
• Experience using Javascript to produce performant and usable interactive data visualisations that run in a web browser. Knowledge of frameworks like Vue or React is a plus.
• A good knowledge of HTML and CSS.

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.

Selection Process

• For retained candidates, written tests are foreseen approx. mid September and interviews are planned for late September 2024.

Closing date:

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight (CEST) on Tuesday 17th September 2024.

Contract Duration

• Initially 6 months.

Salary Information

• Salary and conditions will depend on the experience of the selected candidate as well as on her/his status (temporary staff or official).
• T5 Bracket 2 - 3260€/Month.

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 in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.