Data Visualisation Designer

Company Description

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 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. Both the OECD and the IEA seek opportunities to work with an increasing number of non-member countries of growing importance to the world economy. The Agency aims to foster the contribution of the energy sector to economic development and environmental sustainability.

The IEA Communications and Digital Office (CDO) develops and implements the Agency’s communication strategy across its digital platforms. It is responsible for the production and dissemination of IEA data and analysis, oversees the Agency’s digitalisation strategy, public relations and social media.

CDO is looking for a Data Visualisation Designer to support the development of new and innovative content, including data-driven interactive charts, infographics, and videos for the IEA website and social networks. S/he will create data storytelling content, working closely with IEA 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.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with process of designing, developing and updating data-based visuals for IEA publications and the website.
• Work with IEA teams to come up with compelling visualisations of data and analytical findings.
• Assist with producing videos, animations, gifs, etc. for use on the website, social channels, and other digital platforms.
• Research and experiment with new data visualisation tools.
• Assist with co-ordinating usability tests of data visualisation outputs and suggest improvements.
• Support graphic design for publications, the website and events as needed.
• Participate in the OECD Community of practices on data visualisation, to be aware of initiatives and available tools be used for data visualisations.

Qualifications

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, computer science, graphic design, or similar and related fields.

Professional Background

• At least three 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 Adobe Illustrator; experience with other Adobe products, especially Photoshop and InDesign, is a major advantage.
• Strong foundation and design skills in typography and graphic design. Strong knowledge of visualisation princlples such as storytelling with data and chart selection.
• Experience creating static visualisations, dashboards, and infographics usings Adobe products.
• Experience creating interactive visualisations using charting libraries such as Highcharts/D3.js is a plus.
• Experience peforming data analysis and exctracting insights from large data sets using statistical analysis tools.
• Ability to handle data formats such as CSV and JSON.
• Knowledge of GIS mapping software is a plus.
• A good knowledge of HTML and CSS.

Languages

• An excellent written and oral command of English; working knowledge of French would be an advantage

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Additional Information

Closing Date:

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 Sunday 5th January 2025 (CEST).

Contract Duration

• Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 4 302 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.

Salary Information

Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests and video-recorded interviews are foreseen approx’ end January and panel interviews are planned to be held approx. mid-late February, 2025.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

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.