Young Associate 2023-2025 - Economics Department

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 Economics Department brings together more than 160 staff members involved in the production of the OECD Economic Outlook, more than 40 country-based economic surveys, the Going for Growth report that benchmarks structural reforms in member and partner countries, and a broad range of analysis and policy advice. The Office of the Chief Economist and Head of the Economics Department provides a window on a rich and diverse range of macroeconomic and structural questions from a global perspective, including through the G-20 process.

Role

The Office of the Chief Economist is looking for a Young Associate to contribute to the Department’s analysis and communications on strategic outputs, as part of a small, dynamic and supportive team. They will work closely and directly with the Chief Economist as well as have continuous interaction with colleagues across the OECD in order to strengthen the OECD’s role in the field of economic policy in order to contribute effectively to achieving the OECD strategic objectives.

In particular, the work will involve close coordination with the country and policy experts of the Economics Department and the OECD’s Innovation LAB as well as on cross-cutting issues across OECD Directorates (notably with the Sherpa team in the Office of the Secretary General on G20 and G7 issues) and with other international organisations.

The Young Associate will undertake research projects, prepare materials, presentations and background analysis for the Chief Economist, particularly on the OECD’s flagship Economic Outlook publication and contribute to developing innovative data visualisation. They will also provide statistical and quantitative analysis, carry out literature reviews and contribute to drafting policy and research papers for the G20 and OECD Committees, in support of the global agenda on structural reforms to achieve strong, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Young Associate will also work closely with staff in Policy and Country Studies Branches of the Economics Department. This may include being directly involved in a project or even spending several months in one of these branches.

Main Responsibilities

• Background research and analysis on macroeconomic and structural policy issues.

• Preparation of briefing materials and background analysis for the OECD Chief Economist.

• Contribution to developing innovative data visualisation.

• Statistical analysis and contribute to drafting policy and research papers with co-authors in the Economics Department.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Undergraduate degree in Economics or Finance or related discipline (graduation date between 1 January 2022 and 1 September 2023). Applications from candidates who already hold or are enrolled in a Master’s, PhD, or equivalent degree will not be considered.

• Excellent knowledge of macroeconomic policy issues and some coursework in quantitative methods, macroeconomics, international economics, microeconomics, public policy, statistics, quantitative analysis, econometrics is required.

Skills

• Keen interest in and good understanding of global and national macroeconomic, and ideally, structural policy issues.

• Strong statistical and quantitative skills; good knowledge of econometric tools and statistical techniques would be an asset.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other.

Core Competencies

• For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important\: Achievement focus, Analytical thinking, Drafting skills, Flexible thinking, Managing resources, Teamwork and Team leadership, Diplomatic sensitivity, Strategic networking and Strategic thinking.

• Please refer to the level 1 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

Two-year fixed term appointment

Starting Date

September 2023

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What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary is 3 873.50, exempt of French income tax, plus allowances based on eligibility. 

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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. Applications from candidates who are not OECD Member country nationals will not be considered.

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