Energy Demand Analyst at Organization Of The Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Description

• Within the Secretariat, the Energy Studies Department monitors, analyzes and forecasts world energy developments in the medium and long term and reports thereon, in particular providing in-depth studies and reports on energy issues.
• It monitors developments and undertakes specific studies on energy demand and production-related technology, assessing implications for OPEC.
• It identifies and follows up key areas of energy-related emerging technologies and research and development (R&D), facilitates and supports planning and implementation of collaborative energy-related R&D programs of Member Countries, as well as identifies prospects for OPEC participation in major international R&D activities.
• It carries out studies and reports on developments in the petroleum industry, providing effective tools for carrying out model-based studies of analyses and projections of energy supply/demand and downstream simulation.
• It elaborates OPEC Long Term Strategy and monitors, analyzes and reports on relevant national or regional policies (fiscal, energy, trade and environmental), assessing their impacts on energy markets.

Objective of Position

• The Energy Demand Analyst develops medium to long-term assessments of future oil demand growth at the sectoral level, understanding the main drivers and key uncertainties.

Main Responsibilities
Over the medium- to long-term:

• Analyses the dynamics of the transportation sector
• Assesses oil demand in the industry sector, particularly related to the petrochemical sector
• Analyses oil use in households, as biomass is replaced by commercial energy in developing countries
• Assesses demand in the agriculture and commercial sectors
• Analyses trends in oil use in electricity generation
• Assesses nature and scale of oil use in marine bunkers
• Contributes to and/or delivers speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various international forums
• Carries out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his/her background, qualifications and position.

Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:

• University Degree in Economics, Energy Economics or related fields
• Advanced Degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• University degree: 8 years
• Advanced degree: 6 years.

Training Specializations:

• Economic Analysis
• Energy Economics
• Knowledge of oil market developments.

Competencies:

• Communication skills
• Analytical and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Initiative and integrity.

Language:

• English.

Status and Benefits

• Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international.
• In carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the personal qualities expected of international employees such as integrity, independence and impartiality.
• The post is at grade E reporting to the Head, Energy Studies Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.