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 Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate (GRC) supports the implementation of the Secretary General’s strategic orientations by co-ordinating the Organisation’s relations with partner countries and with other international organisations. It advises the Office of the Secretary-General and other OECD Directorates on how to strengthen co-operation with key partner countries, regions, and organisations. GRC also serves the OECD External Relations Committee (ERC), working with members to help them reach consensus on global relations priorities and ensuring that relevant partners are effectively engaged in the Organisation’s work.

Job Description

GRC is looking for a junior policy analyst with knowledge and experience of developing and emerging economies, preferably with specific expertise in the Middle East and Africa in the areas of:

1. Inclusive and sustainable economic development
2. Political economy of reforms in support of economic development in developing countries
3. Global and multilateral governance processes and key corporate initiatives and how they affect partner countries

The selected candidate will work in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Division supporting the implementation of the Global Relations Agenda and in the implementation of the programme of work of the MENA Competitiveness Programme. She/he will work under the overall management of the Head of Division and direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and Policy Analyst.

Main Responsibilities

Co-ordination and Project Management

• Support the coordination team to collect information and data for the timely and quality delivery of responses to the Office of the Secretary General and the Director’s Office.
• Consistently and systematically collect information on the Middle East and Africa, including (1) economic & political trends in key countries and (2) OECD co-operation with countries in the Middle East and Africa.
• Contribute to the overall development of and support the implementation of the Division’s Programme of Work.

Country Programmes

• Support the management of the virtual platforms of the Egypt, Morocco, Saudia Arabia and Mauritius Country Programmes
• Contribute to the drafting of technical and policy documents of the Country Programmes
• Support the drafting of correspondence for implementation of the Country Programmes
• Support the organisation of meetings and events of the Country Programmes
• Support the development of communication materials for the Country Programmes

Research, analysis and drafting

• Support the drafting of  technical and policy documents for consideration by relevant steering groups and networks as well as policy briefs and other communications aimed at non-technical audiences.
• Support the development of innovative and effective strategies and instruments to disseminate the findings and to convey the main messages to varied audiences at international fora.
• Support the drafting of official letters and other communication materials, for OECD’s senior management.

Liaison, Dissemination and Representation

• Support the design and delivery of high quality policy activities such as seminars and workshops to a variety of audiences (policy analysts and senior public officials).
• Participate in the Division’s meetings and conferences involving policy makers.
• Support the development of communication materials of the Division.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in economics, economic development, public policy or international relations.

Professional Background

• A minimum of one year relevant experience in the field of region-specific economic and policy analysis and advice.
• Knowledge of the economic and policy context of one of the countries or regions indicated above.
• Experience of working in a national and/or international administration would be an advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level .
• Knowledge of Arabic would be a strong 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 1); 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 midnight 13 February 2024 (CEST).

Contract Duration

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

• Ideal start date: as soon as possible

Salary Information  

• Salary and conditions will depend on the experience of the selected candidate as well as on her/his status (temporary staff or official).  

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Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests and panel interviews are planned, date to be determined.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. 

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