Junior Policy Analyst, IFCMA

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 Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches (IFCMA) is the OECD’s flagship initiative to help optimise the global impact of emissions reduction efforts around the world through better data and information sharing, evidence-based mutual learning and better mutual understanding, and inclusive multilateral dialogue. By taking stock of different carbon mitigation approaches, mapping policies to the emissions they cover, and estimating their comparative impact in terms of emissions reductions, the IFCMA is enhancing understanding of the comparative impact of the full spectrum of carbon mitigation approaches deployed around the world and their combined global impact.  

The project is being carried out in collaboration with the Economics Directorate (ECO), the Environment Directorate (ENV) and the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTP), is led by the Secretary General, and is overseen by a Deputy Secretary-General. The Office of the Secretary-General is now seeking to hire an analyst to support the Deputy Secretary-General and IFCMA coordination team in orienting, coordinating, managing and advancing the work.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Research, Analysis and Drafting

• Support the preparation of documentation and communication materials related to the project, such as strategy and planning documents and other project documentation, update reports to international fora (e.g. the G20), reports to the OECD Council and meeting documentation including agendas for meetings of the IFCMA at senior and technical levels.
• Coordinate and draft briefs, remarks and updates on the project as requested, in particular for the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretaries-General, Sherpa, Chief of Staff, Directors, Deputy Directors and other colleagues.
• Support the preparation of policy documentation for the IFCMA workstreams, as needed, and help keep track of and ensure the timely circulation of outputs prior to and following IFCMA Plenary meetings.
• Help ensure consistency and coherence across teams’ inputs. Review and provide constructive feedback on meeting documentation and substantive materials as required (e.g. background papers, presentations).
• Keep abreast of relevant current affairs, developments and OECD and international dialogue relating to climate change mitigation policy and inform colleauges in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Maintain an awareness of on-going research and policy developments relevant for the work of the coordination and wider IFCMA team.
• Participate in, and contribute to, special assignments and specific initiatives relating to the project, as required.

Co-ordination, management and liaison

• Support coordination and advancement of the IFCMA project.
• Support IFCMA Steering Group, Plenary and internal IFCMA team meetings, including through the preparation of agendas and materials in advance of meetings.
• Assist in ensuring effective coordination across OECD Directorates contributing to IFCMA multidisciplinary outputs or producing work of relevance to IFCMA, supporting colleagues to make connections and work effectively across substantive policy areas and Directorates. Keep abreast of broader OECD work relevant to the initiative, helping to identify and exploit synergies between work areas.
• Keep track of and manage member input, country positions, relevant third-party work and developments, and progress of the project, including the wider outreach strategy for the project, updating project documentation and facilitating consensus building as required.
• Liaise with the Directors’ Offices, and relevant teams in ECO, ENV and CTP, as well as the Office of the Secretary General, the Legal directorate and the Council and Executive Committee Secretariat and others (such as GRC, STI, TAD) to advance the project.
• Help provide updates to the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, IFCMA coordination team and other senior personnel on substantive and outreach developments on a routine basis as needed (e.g. daily).
• Support in supervising, co-ordinating and guiding multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff engaged in analysis, including supervising interns and junior staff in the co-ordination team.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, development and execution of events related to the project.

Communication and outreach

• Promote a shared understanding of the IFCMA work internally and externally through attending meetings and workshops, including developing presentations, and tailoring communication appropriately.
• Support the IFCMA coordination team in strengthening collaboration among key OECD Committees and Directorates working on subtantive areas relevant to the IFCMA’s work.
• Actively and continuously  support the engagement of countries at the IFCMA. Support bilateral engagement with IFCMA delegations both in person and by email as needed, helping to cultivate a network of delegates to help advance the IFCMA’s work. Identify and create opportunities to initiate new partnerships that will facilitate broad participation in IFCMA.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background:

• An advanced university degree in a relevant discipline such as economics, law, public policy, international relations, environmental policy, tax, finance or a related field.

Professional Background:

• At least two years of relevant experience in a national, regional or international organisation, agency or administration, research institution, university, other relevant organisation, or the private sector.
• Experience in supporting project management and organising teamwork to encourage co-operation and successful delivery of project outputs to tight timeframes.
• Proven ability to communicate well and draft high quality, timely, relevant and accurate documents for a diversity of audiences.
• A good understanding of the challenges that governments are facing in relation to fiscal, economic and environmental policy, and in particular the role of policies in strategies to achieve net zero carbon emission objectives.
• Proven skills in establishing and developing professional contacts and to interact with national delegations, government officials, other international organisations and stakeholders.
• Experience with the organisation of large events, workshops and conferences with a diverse range of participants.

Technical and Quantitative Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to tailor to the relevant audience, as well as strong analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of economics, law, politics, environmental policy, tax, international affairs and an interest in international affairs would be an asset.
• Team player, able to work quickly under pressure and contribute to the forward-looking efforts of ECO, ENV and CTP and be cogniscant of sensitivities and relationships.

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.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring process: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 on 11 March 2026 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

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

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• Monthly salary starts at 6 008 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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