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 Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is an intergovernmental agency which operates under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD). It facilitates co-operation among countries with advanced nuclear technology infrastructures to seek excellence in nuclear safety, technology, science, related environmental and economic matters and law. The mission of the NEA is to assist its 34 member countries in maintaining and further developing, through international co‑operation, the scientific, technological and legal bases required for a safe, environmentally sound and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. It strives to provide authoritative assessments and to forge common understandings on key issues as input to government decisions on nuclear technology policies.

The NEA is looking for an Editor to provide drafting, editorial and management support in their Office of Policy and Co-ordination. Applicants must have strong writing skills and demonstrable past experience working across a number of digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience working in communications or publishing and will be comfortable working to a deadline. S/he will manage the yearly Programme of Publications and help ensure that print and online content are in compliance with OECD and NEA standards and policies. S/he will support NEA staff and expert authors in delivering well-conceived and professionally produced material with clear and compelling messages. S/he will also help guide the work of publications staff, reporting to the Head of the Central Secretariat, and support the smooth functioning of the Agency’s Steering Committee.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Content editing:

• Provide editorial input, including review and editing, for NEA publications to ensure OECD and NEA publishing standards of accuracy, coherence, clarity and effective arguments are are maintained.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in draft publications and provide constructive feedback to authors to improve content quality.

Content publication management:

• Plan and manage the preparation of the Agency’s biannual journal NEA News, identifying appropriate material for inclusion based on audience behaviour and preferences. Help identify the needs for other institutional material, including the NEA Annual Report and flagship publications.
• Steer the work of the NEA publications team to ensure the workflow of NEA outputs ensures in a timely manner in appropriate formats on all available platforms (print/website/social media/external events).
• Liaise with the NEA’s communications team to ensure that publication findings and policy advice are being accurately reflected in the Agency’s key messages and public narrative.
• Collaborate with senior communications managers and editors elsewhere in the OECD to orchestrate efforts and ensure communication synergies are realised.

Diplomatic sensitivity:

• With the support of POL colleagues help authors draft messages, key findings, executive summaries and other public material.
• Support the biannual NEA Steering Committee meetings, drafting the minutes of the biannual meetings and working with NEA leadership to develop communication strategies that align with organisational objectives.
• With the support and guidance of POL colleagues review articles drafted by NEA staff for external publication in academic journals or in non-OECD publications, and help manage copyright agreements.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced academic degree in communications, journalism, social sciences, or public policies or equivalent practical experience.

Professional Background

• At least three years, preferably five years’ experience of editorial, publishing and communications experience. Some substantive background in the energy field is an advantage.
• Ability to take complex technical information, comprehensively review and refine it in order to make it understandable to a broad audience. 
• Experience developing detailed project plans, proven ability to allocate resources effectively and monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.; ability to work independently with precision and to report on progress.
• Demonstrated capacity to craft persuasive written content, with mastery in strategic use of language, tone and style to drive desired actions.
• An in-depth understanding of communication strategy principles and methodologies: Proficiency in independently developing and implementing communication plans for specific projects or initiatives, demonstrating a solid understanding of audience segmentation and tailoring messages accordingly.

Tools

• Advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite, notably of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience in using project management software would be an advantage.
• Capacity to use collaborative tools, and to train others.
• Knowledge of e-publishing and desktop publishing software 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.

Additional Information

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 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than Monday 8 December 2025 at 11:59 PM (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 24 month fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 7 644.78 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
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• 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.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of NEA or 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.