Data Visualisation Designer - Temporary Assignment

Data Visualisation Designer - Temporary Assignment

• Full-time
• Grade: PAL2

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.

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 chosen candidate will be part of a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals in the IEA’s Energy Technology Policy (ETP) Division.

The ETP team is looking for a Data Visualisation Designer to develop new and innovative data-driven content, including charts and infographics in reports, and interactive charts 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.

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.
• 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

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

Professional Background

• At least five years of experience in a scientific, academic, media or research organization.
• 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.

Tools

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator; experience with other Adobe products is a major advantage.
• Strong design skills including typography, layout and data presentation.
• Experience performing data analysis and extracting insights from large data sets using languages such as R or Python.
• Knowledge of GIS mapping software.
• 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.

Selection Process

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

Contract Duration

• Initially 6 months.

Salary Information

• Salary and conditions will depend on the experience of the selected candidate.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries.

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