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 Public Governance Directorate (GOV) works to help governments at all levels design and implement strategic, evidence-based and innovative policies to strengthen public governance, respond effectively to diverse and disruptive economic, social and environmental challenges and deliver on government’s commitments to citizens.

The Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Government Division (ACIG), within GOV, helps governments design and implement comprehensive anti-corruption strategies in alignment with the OECD Recommendation on Public Integrity, the OECD Recommendation on Principles for Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying, and the OECD Recommendation on Guidelines for Managing Conflict-of-Interest in the Public Service. To do so, ACIG focuses its work in three areas: (i) anti-corruption efforts, (ii) fraud and corruption internal control, risk management and audit systems, and (iii) strengthening political integrity. ACIG develops standards and guiding principles, facilitates policy dialogue, generates comparative country data, and assesses and assists countries’ public integrity systems.

ACIG is looking for a Communications Officer to help increase the impact of OECD’s work on public integrity via strategic communication and outreach. S/he will have in-depth knowledge about social media channels, creation of content, engagement strategies and monitoring. S/he will be fully at ease in digital environments, and will have a proven ability to source, pitch and create stories and to analyse and transform complex and technical issues into compelling and informative narratives. The individual will report to the Head of Division.

Job Description

Online communication and social media

• Prepare, edit and post compelling quality content for social media and the web.
• Create social media toolkits for campaigns (video, graphs, dataviz …) consistent with a strong visual identity.
• Manage the editorial content of the ACIG newsletter.
• Draft, post and work closely with other teams to create multimedia storytelling and campaigns.
• Help align the digital communication efforts of GOV with corporate best practice and coordinate closely with the Directorate for Communication (COM) on corporate priorities.
• Participate in the design and implementation of the OECD communication strategy, going beyond dissemination, to improve impact, and better engage with OECD audiences, in line with communications priorities and planning calendars.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Track metrics and provide regular reports on the performance of communication activities with key insights and lessons learned, in close coordination with GOV DO communications team.
• Evaluate the best communication channels/formats with a view to optimise their use to raise awareness about different ACIG projects.
• Listen to OECD’s audiences to feed campaigns with strategic insights.

Training and knowledge sharing

• Advise on investment and use in existing and new communication tools, etc.
• Stay abreast of OECD substantive discussions on public integrity.
• Engage with network of communicators on topics related to public integrity and disinformation to share best practices and develop joint campaigns.
• Cultivate in-depth understanding of social media platforms and communication trends to guide colleagues and contribute as a thought leader on best practices across platforms.
• Work with communication colleagues in GOV and COM, including web, publications and media relations, to create a collaborative environment that encourages consistent and effective amplification of messages.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• An advanced University degree or equivalent preferably in international relations, economics, political and social sciences, communications, journalism or related field.

Professional Background

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in social media and communication.
• Excellent writing, copyediting and proofreading skills with the ability to make complex information accessible.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, such as X (ex-Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube….
• Experience in designing communication plans, turning technical content into accessible and easily digestible communications formats.
• Experience in producing visual content, working with a team of videographers, graphic designers, and organising workflows to meet tight deadlines.
• A good understanding of the role of monitoring and listening as an essential part of social media: Ability to provide competitive insights, follow upcoming trends, drive results, and inform future content strategy.
• Thriving in an environment that requires constant learning and innovation.

Tools

• Knowledge of social media monitoring analytics tools. 
• Excellent IT skills, including web tools and collaborative platforms (e.g., Sharepoint, Teams,…).
• Familiarity with social media dashboard, Google Analytics, Adobe CS Suite, Photoshop, Canva and/or video editing tools.

Languages

• Fluency in English, and knowledge of French, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

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

Additional Information

Closing Date

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 2 May 2024 (CEST).

Selection Process

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.

Contract Duration 

• 12 months, renewable.  
• Ideal start date: As soon as possible 
• This opportunity is primarily open to serving officials. It is also open to temporary staff.

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).