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 OECD has earned a leading role in financial and enterprise issues. In line with the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General, the core mission of the OECD’s Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF) is to assist markets to fund inclusive economic growth, and in turn Better Lives, through setting and implementing standards, providing capacity building and technical assistance, acting as a forum for co-operation and collaboration across the OECD Directorates, external stakeholders and International Organisations. DAF’s mission is pursued through five substantive divisions whose teams provide member and partner countries with policy guidance, analysis and support in the areas of competition, anti-corruption, capital markets and financial institutions, international investment and responsible business conduct. 

The Investment Division (INV) is responsible for advising OECD Member and partner governments on international investment law and policy, investment treaties, investment for sustainable development, and foreign direct investment statistics.

INV is looking for several Policy Analysts to carry out policy, economic and legal analysis, with sound knowledge of investment-related issues to support the work programme of the OECD Investment Committee on investment policy-related work streams. These include\: Investment Policy Reviews (IPRs) and on-going co-operation on investment policy reform at both national and regional levels, as well as other applications of the Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) and FDI Qualities Policy Toolkit, and analytical work on investment policies designed to manage security implications of international investment, international investment treaties and investment incentives. The selected candidates will work under the supervision of a Deputy Head of the Investment Division and the Head of International Investment Governance team in co-ordination with the Head of the Investment Division.

Main Responsibilities

Research, Analysis and Drafting

  • Carry out research, collect data, and conduct analysis on investment and business climate, in particular on investment policies, including but not limited to investment policies related to manage security implications of investment.
  • Analyse complex legal and institutional arrangements and their interaction with economic parameters.
  • Analyse country-level approaches to investment policy and develop frameworks for regional and international comparisons.
  • Draft selected chapters of IPR’s, in particular on investment policy and promotion, as well as on other selected policy areas.
  • Provide policy advice on countries’ investment reform processes and assess investment law reforms based on international practices and OECD instruments, notably the PFI.

Project management, liaison, missions and other tasks

  • Autonomously manage country and technical assistance projects and ensure co-ordination with other OECD Directorates.
  • Liaise with partner international institutions and ensure complementary of respective projects.
  • Liaise with the countries under review, notably with relevant ministries and government agencies and with representatives from businesses and civil society.
  • Organise and participate in fact-finding country missions, as required.
  • Prepare modules and workshops for capacity building and technical assistance.
  • Participate in other forums and workshops on investment policy as necessary.
  • Supervise trainees, consultants and Junior Analysts of the Division.
  • Contribute to fundraising activities of the division.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

  • Advanced academic education in economics, law, political science or related area.
  • Knowledge of international investment law, especially investment treaty law, would be a strong asset.

Professional Background

  • A minimum of three, preferably five years’ relevant professional experience in the field of international investment, preferably acquired in an international organisation.
  • Experience in dealing with governmental institutions and different stakeholders (business organisations, trade unions, NGOs).
  • Strong substantive knowledge on investment policies and of economic development.
  • Experience in managing projects autonomously.
  • Proven track record of overseeing, guiding, and training staff successfully.
  • Knowledge of one or several of the regions covered by the regional programmes on investment; experience of working with African countries would be an advantage.
  • Experience in benchmarking countries’ practices against internationally recognised standards.
  • Experience in working with emerging and developing economies would be an important advantage.

Tools

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
  • Statistical packages (e.g. Stata or R) would be an asset.

Languages

  • Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
  • Knowledge of other languages would be an asset (e.g. Spanish or Arabic).

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, Client focus, Diplomatic sensitivity, Influencing, Negotiating, Organisational knowledge, Strategic networking, Strategic thinking.
  • Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

  • One-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

  • Monthly base salary starting from 6,672 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
  • Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 6,672 EUR or 8,232 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
  • 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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Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests are foreseen mid-April 2023 and panel interviews are planned mid-May 2023.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 65.

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.

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.  

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