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) supports countries to promote good governance through more strategic, agile and action-oriented public sectors that improve the functioning of national economies and support growth. For further information, please consult our website through the following link http\://www.oecd.org/governance/. GOV is launching a recruitment campaign for positions in the Governance Reviews and Partnerships Division.

The Governance Reviews and Partnerships (GRP) Division engages in a range of topic such as Public Governance Surveys, Youth Empowerment, Risk-Management, Illicit Trade and governance reforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

GRP is looking to recruit one or more positions at the A2/3 level for the following work streams\:

  • MENA-OECD Governance Programme
  • Youth Empowerment and Intergenerational Justice

The MENA-OECD Governance Programme  is a strategic partnership between MENA and OECD countries to share knowledge and expertise, with a view of disseminating standards and principles of good governance that support the ongoing process of reform in the MENA region.

 The Youth Empowerment and Intergenerational Justice Unit in GRP supports OECD Member and non-member countries in building administrative capacity in line with the principles set out in the OECD Recommendation on Creating Better Opportunities for Young People.

The responsibilities and ideal candidate profile for these positions are given below.   

General responsibilities

Research, Policy Analysis and Drafting

• Conduct research and qualitative and quantitative analysis to contribute substantively to the reviews at the national and/or subnational levels and in specific sectors.

• Formulate sound policy assessments and proposals, taking into account good practices, comparative data, benchmarks and indicators in OECD countries.

• Participate in and conduct country peer review projects of members and non-member countries.

• Contribute to the Division's understanding of and capacity to comment on emerging issues relevant to the challenges of good public governance, youth empowerment and inclusive economic growth.

• Collaborate, within the Organisation, on multi-disciplinary horizontal work.

• Develop materials and tools based on comparative analysis, data and indicators that policy makers can use for benchmarking their strategies, policies and practices.

Co-ordination and Project Management

• Ensure timeliness and a high level of analytical and editorial quality in the preparation and publication of OECD documents.

  • Co-ordinate effectively specific country projects in liaison with the head of unit.

• Contribute to the overall development and help with the implementation of the Division's Programme of Work.

• Be an effective member of multidisciplinary teams of experts and/or peer review processes.

Specifically for VC funded projects

• Contribute to and/or lead the drafting project proposals and budgets for projects financed by voluntary contributions, liaising with potential donors and potential beneficiaries/counterparts

• Manage VC-funded projects, including managing preparation and delivery of outputs, reporting, ensuring timetables are prepared and managed, and deadlines are kept,  identifying/procuring and supervising external consultants, etc. liaising with donors and counterparts/representatives of the beneficiary country, preparing contracts, drafting progress reports, organising conferences and workshops, etc.

Liaison, Dissemination and Representation

• Assist in the preparation of missions, international workshops and other peer-driven capacity-building initiatives in specific countries, including provision of operational and logistical support

• Liaise with country officials

• Design and deliver high quality capacity building activities such as seminars and workshops to a variety of audiences (policy analysts and senior public officials).

• Represent the Division at meetings and conferences involving policy makers and practitioners and representatives of Civil Society Organisations.

• Establish and maintain professional contacts and build networks with officials in national administrations, researchers, CSOs, other international organisations, and member country Delegations.

Ideal candidate’s profile

Academic Background

  • An advanced university degree (Master level) in public administration, public policy, economics, political economy, public law or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

  • A minimum of three to five years of experience in research and analysis in the domain of good governance (i.e. public administration reform, youth empowerments, etc.) in a national government, academic institution, civil society organisation and/or an international institution.
  • Knowledge of public governance issues in one or more MENA countries related to the areas of work of the MENA-OECD Governance Programme or knowledge of the intersection of youth empowerment and intergenerational justice and public governance issues
  • Work experience in a MENA country or in a public administration in OECD
  • Very good quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills
  • Experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders, organisation of events and missions, horizontal activities in an international context.
  • Proven track record in presenting highly technical subject, in writing as well as orally, to high level officials and opinion leaders.
  • Experience in positions exposed to the political implications of policy recommendations, would be an advantage.

Languages

  • Excellent communication skills so as to communicate technical and complex issues clearly and concisely in a compelling manner to a wide range of audiences
  • A proven capacity to produce papers, including for publication, that are cogent, concise and in a style attractive and accessible to senior officials working in a highly political environment
  •  Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
  • Good knowledge of written and oral Arabic would be an asset (for the work stream on MENA).

Core Competencies

  • For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important\: Analytical thinking, Drafting skills, Flexible thinking, Teamwork, Diplomatic sensitivity, Strategic networking, and Strategic thinking
  • Ability and experience in helping coordinate expert teams, manage senior experts, mentor junior team members, etc.
  • Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

Six to thirteen-months fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal

What the OECD offers 

  • Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 6,352 EUR or 7,838 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

  • This position is graded A2-A3.
  • Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant
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