THE OECD – Who we are, what we do

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 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE (EXD)

The Executive Directorate (EXD) is the steward of OECD resources, on behalf of the Secretary-General.  Our focus is on people and their wellbeing; the effective and efficient management of the budget; the safety and security of staff, Delegations, visitors, and of the OECD’s data; maintaining and sustaining physical and digital infrastructure; and enabling the convening power of the OECD through conferences, meetings and events, whether virtual, physical or hybrid.  As well as providing corporate services, functions and management support to our staff and Members, we provide integrated, strategic and expert advice on corporate policies and management issues to the Secretary-General, to Council and to Standing Committees, to which we regularly report on corporate matters. We also provide compliance and risk management functions (for management areas under our purview). Ours is a fast-paced environment focused on delivering management excellence across all of our functions.

THE CONFERENCE, SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE (EXD/CSI)

Within the OECD's Executive Directorate (EXD), the Conference, Security and Infrastructure Service (EXD/CSI) is responsible in particular for conference services, interpretation and translation services, security of OECD staff, delegates and visitors and the management and operation of OECD buildings, including fire safety, in Paris and at OECD Centres abroad. 

In EXD/CSI, the Conference and Security Division (EXD/CSI/CSD) manages the OECD conference meeting rooms and ensures high quality audio visual and other multimedia services are offered to meeting and event organisers and attendees.

Currently meetings take place in a virtual format (all participants join remotely), or in a hybrid format (participants join both from the physical conference centre and remotely), and include simultaneous interpretation. Meetings now can take place in person, on site.

THE POSITION

EXD/CSI/CSD division is looking for Junior Audio-Visual Technician(s) who will be responsible for preparing, assisting with, setting up and operating the audio-visual equipment. The Junior Audio-Visual Technicians(s) will work under the supervision of the Audio Visual Operations Manager.

 

 

Main responsibilities

Audio-visual line support

  • Drawing on the information provided by the corporate Conference Room Management System (CRMS) or the Audio-Visual Operations Manager, and in coordination with other services, provide efficient technical support and professional audio-visual services to meeting organisers and participants with the guidance of audio-visual specialists.
  • Connect, tune, and configure audio visual setups to ensure high-quality broadcasting and recording, operate software to control audio visual technologies and monitor live feeds to ensure quality. 
  • Establish contact with clients to help them to prepare events using the technological solutions and methods determined by the Audio-Visual Operations Manager and audio-visual specialists.
  • Assist specialists in maintaining a technical telephone hotline for clients.

Audio-visual services

  • Carry out meeting room equipment checks, proactively identify potential issues and report on the status of audio-visual equipment. Report periodically to his/her line manager and Audio-Visual Specialists.
  • Configure and operate the audio-visual equipment to meet the services and standards required by the Organisation.
  • Provide user assistance and documentation on the functioning of audio-visual equipment in the meeting rooms.

Other responsibilities

  • Participate in room transformation and implementation of audio-visual solutions required for high-level or complex events (production video switcher, professional cameras, teleprompter, sound systems, lighting…).
  • Participate in other tasks connected to the unit’s activities.

Ideal candidate profile

                                                                    

Academic background

  • Post-secondary level of education required in audio-visual systems, IT technologies, multimedia or equivalent professional experience is preferred.

Professional background

  • A minimum of three year’s professional experience in audio-visual and conference technologies, more specifically\:
  • Installation and configuration of complex audio conferencing systems with interpretation.
  • Installation, configuration of professional video and sound systems (video production switchers, cameras, teleprompter, digital mixing consoles, etc.). Experience in client support in the context of the provisioning of technical services.
  • Capacity to understand and translate client needs into technical operations.
  • Proven experience in working in operational teams. 
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment would be an advantage.

Tools

  • Control, processing, display and routing audio visual software.
  • Standard audio and video post-production tools (editing, file conversion).
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn the standard range of software packages used in the Organisation e.g. Conference Reservation Management System (CRMS). 

Languages

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

Core competencies\:

  • For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important\: Analytical thinking, Flexible thinking, Teamwork, Client focus, Diplomatic sensitivity, Organisational knowledge.
  • Please refer to the level 1 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

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

What the OECD offers 

  • Monthly base salary starting from 3 873 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
  • Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
  • Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
  • Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

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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