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.

The TUAC Secretariat is hiring a Temporary Policy Advisor to support TUAC’s work in the area of education and skills policy. The selected person will report to the General Secretary of TUAC.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Policy analysis and research

• Monitor developments in education and skills policy of relevance to trade unions and workers;
• Develop and draft statements and position papers; and
• Assist with the preparation of briefing notes and speaking notes for the General Secretary.

Liaison, representation and outreach

• Co-ordinate the meeting of the TUAC Working Group on Education and Skills;
• Represent TUAC and coordinate trade union participation in relevant OECD Committees, Working Parties as well as other events and meetings;
• Work closely with TUAC affiliates, other trade unions and international trade union partner organisations;
• If required, liaise with the relevant OECD Directorates, Member countries’ permanent delegations and other international institutions; and
• 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.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in international relations, public policy or a related discipline.

Professional Background

• At least four years of experience in policy advocacy, project coordination or research;
• Excellent knowledge of the priority policy issues for trade unions in the areas of education and skills;
• Experience working with the trade union movement (desirable).

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 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); 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 23 August 2026 (Paris time).

Contract Duration 

• Six months temporary contract
• Ideal start date: September 2026

Salary Information  

• Salary and conditions will depend on her/his status (temporary staff or official).  
• For temporary staff, salary starts at 3240 EUR.
• The Corporate Salary Framework for Temporary staff members can be found here.

Selection Process

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

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. Temporary appointments are open to applicants irrespective of nationality. In accordance with OECD practice, priority will be given to candidates who are nationals of OECD Members, or, where applicable, to countries participating in the relevant programme or body. 

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.