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 Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD (TUAC) is an international trade union organisation representing the views of the labour movement to the OECD and its various committees. It has a permanent secretariat based in Paris led by a General Secretary, and is independently funded by national trade union confederations.

Job Description

The TUAC Secretariat is hiring a Policy Advisor to reinforce the TUAC team in the area of macroeconomic policy, collective bargaining and labour market policy. The selected person will report to the General Secretary of TUAC.

Main Responsibilities

Policy analysis and research

• Develop and draft statements and position papers in close co-operation with affiliates to influence policy formulation at the OECD;
• Prepare analytical reports and draft policy papers;
• Prepare briefings and speaking notes for the General Secretary;
• Closely follow wage formation institutions and wage policy in OECD countries;
• Anticipate changes in key areas of economic policy and the impact on workers (fiscal policy, monetary policy and labour market policy in particular).

Liaison, representation and outreach

• Manage and co-ordinate the TUAC Working Group on Economic Policy;
• Represent TUAC and coordinate trade union participation in relevant OECD Committees, Working Groups as well as other events and meetings;
• Work closely with TUAC affiliates, other trade unions and international trade union partner organisations;
• Liaise with the relevant OECD Directorates, Member countries’ permanent delegations and other international institutions;
• Draft blogs and content for social media outlining TUAC’s key policy messages and/or analysis of OECD work that is of interest to trade unions;
• Support TUAC communications by identifying interesting research and events and helping with political messaging.  

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in economics, or a related discipline.

Professional Background

• At least five years of experience in economic analysis, research and policy advocacy;
• Experience in or working closely with the trade union movement. Excellent knowledge of the range of policy issues that trade unions are dealing with, in particular collective bargaining practices and strategies pursued by trade unions; functioning of monetary policy and central banks; and frameworks governing public finances and fiscal policy.

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 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• 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.

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.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 10 April 2024 (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 6,665 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax. 
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Salary Information

• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen [approx. date] and panel interviews are planned for end of May.

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.