THE OECD - Who we are, what we do The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, whose mission is to build better policies for better lives. We 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 to establish evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a broad range of social, economic and environmental challenges, from the improvement of 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 with 32 member countries 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. The IEA seeks opportunities to work with an increasing number of non-member countries of growing importance to global energy markets. The Agency aims to foster the contribution of the energy sector to economic development and environmental sustainability. The IEA Energy Data Centre (EDC) is responsible for collecting and disseminating a broad portfolio of energy statistics to monitor developments in the energy sector and to provide to its Members and beyond a sound basis for policy decisions. THE POSITION The IEA seeks to recruit a Chief Statistician to lead the IEA Energy Data Centre (EDC) who will define and implement efficient and effective strategies for collecting processing and disseminating a wide range of energy data and statistics. S/he will enhance market transparency, support quantitative analysis and other Agency work on member and non-member countries and inform a global audience through publications and digital platforms. The Chief Statistician co-ordinates the statistical work in the Agency and is responsible for ensuring its integrity, independence and quality. S/he is the IEA’s principal representative in other international bodies concerned with statistics and co-ordinates IEA relations with them on statistical policy issues. The Chief Statistician will form part of the Executive Director’s senior management team, participating in and helping shape the Agency’s strategic direction, reporting to the Deputy Executive Director. S/he will manage an EDC team of approximately 45 people.