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Internships Careers
Launch your career in the global energy sector Join the IEA team! Internships in IEA are open to students who:Are enrolled in a full-time degree programme for the duration of the internship in a field or discipline related to the work of the IEAHave an excellent command of English and/or FrenchDemonstrate excellent drafting and communication skillsPossess solid quantitative and IT skillsAre team players, capable of working in a multicultural and international t...
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Fusion power Technology collaboration
Fundamental and applied research including device-specific research and cross-cutting research such as materials and safety
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African Union International collaborations
Promoting the socio-economic development of Africa The African Union (AU), created in 2002, consists of 55 African member states. It aims to promote the socio-economic development of Africa and address the challenges posed by globalization.Based on a history of collaboration, the IEA and the AU agreed in 2018 to a strategic partnership towards a more secure, sustainable and clean energy future for countries across the African continent through a memorandum of understanding. Eradic...
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Data and statistics
Energy data collection and training is at the heart of the IEA’s work IEA: A Global Authority on Energy Statistics Consistent, accurate and timely energy data and statistics are fundamental to developing effective energy policies and advancing global energy security, affordability and sustainability. The IEA is the world’s most authoritative and comprehensive source of energy data, supporting governments, industry, investors, researchers, civil society and other decision makers around the world....
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UNFCCC International collaborations
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Supporting the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is central to the IEA’s work to promoting international collective action on climate change. The IEA attends the Conference of the Parties (COP) to provide expert advice and support on all facets of energy policy.This includes:Conveying the latest IEA research and providing countries with information on IEA tools and resources available to support energy transition, thr...
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Joint Organisations Data Initiative International collaborations
A reliable, freely accessible and global database of key oil and gas statistics The Joint Organisations Data Initiative (JODI) is a globally recognised collaborative effort delivering monthly standardised data on oil and gas production, consumption, stocks, and trade across major energy-producing and consuming countries. Supported by leading international organisations, JODI’s transparency initiative strengthens informed policy decisions, market monitoring, and energy security assessments for go...
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Electricity Technology collaboration
Activities relating to innovation in electricity systems, such as smart grids, demand-side management and superconductivity technology
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Structure
The IEA is an autonomous inter-governmental organisation within the OECD framework Governance The Governing Board is the decision-making body of the IEA. It has a Chair and three vice-Chairs, who, together, compose the Bureau. The administrative Secretariat is led by the Executive Director who is appointed by the Governing Board every four years. The Governing Board is composed of energy ministers or their senior representatives from each IEA Member country. The Governing Board at ministeri...
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Careers
How we work The IEA works in agile, interdisciplinary teams that mirror the complexity of today’s energy challenges. Collaboration across functions and disciplines is central to our impact — bringing together analysts, modellers and data scientists alongside country desk officers and professionals in legal, communications, finance and more. Our collaborative, fast-paced environment empowers you to help shape outcomes that matter on a global scale. Our Culture and Values At the IEA we are ...
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Coal Industry Advisory Board Structure
The Coal Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) is a group of high level executives from coal-related industrial enterprises, established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in July 1979 to provide advice to the IEA on a wide range of issues relating to coal.Currently, CIAB Members are drawn from 11 countries accounting for just under 80% of world coal production and coal consumption. Members are drawn from major coal producers, electricity producers, other coal consuming industries and ...