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 created a Centre for Population Dynamics (the Crete Centre).  This Centre will serve as a hub for capacity development, peer-to-peer learning and high-level policy dialogue, to support and complement the Organisation’s work on population and migration.  The strategic objectives of the Secretary-General in this area are to help OECD Member countries and other countries achieve productive and fair societies by enabling sound public finances, efficient and inclusive labour markets, social policies that protect those in need and promote participation in society, and international migration systems that support national priorities. 

The Centre will be operating under the joint responsibility of the Economics Department and the Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs.  They are seeking to hire a senior policy analyst/economist. The work entails economic and econometric analyses and drafting papers about diverse policy issues covered. S/he will be expected to interact with a broad array of stakeholders, including governments, non-governmental organisations, other international organisations and academics and of course other OECD Directorates.

Main Responsibilities

Policy analysis, supervision and co-ordination

  • Lead and co-ordinate policy-relevant analysis. The topics covered will vary through time according to the Centre’s Programme of Work. The work should lead to the formulation of policy recommendations, underpinned by sound economic theory and empirical analysis.
  • Identify areas in which empirical work is necessary and provide supervision and guidance at the technical level to economists involved in this work. 
  • Lead projects which require fundraising, proposal development, team composition, management, and supervision.
  • Supervise professional staff, statisticians and other support staff as necessary.
  • Review and comment on work done by others, both within and outside the Centre.

Drafting and analysis

  • Draft analytic documents and papers on current economic policy issues related to the Centre’s Programme of work. 
  • Draft reports and articles summarising empirical knowledge, recent economic developments or policy issues.
  • Undertake ad-hoc and innovative analyses that support the delivery of the Centre’s programme of work..

Liaison and outreach

  • Foster collaboration among relevant policy communities. Seek  synergies across directorates of the OECD.
  • Maintain contacts with senior officials in national Administrations, other international organisations, and country Delegations. 
  • Respond to enquiries from Delegations, journalists and the general public. 
  • Contribute to an effective communication strategy of the Centre’s outputs by taking an active role in the dissemination of his/her work, including through media interviews and other communication events. 

Team and budget management

  • Supervise the work of at least one policy analyst, research assistants, secretarial support staff and, on occasion, interns and  external consultants.
  • Manage projects involving teams of professional policy analysts and research assistants. 
  • Liaise with the Resource Management Advisors (RMAs) to manage financial resources under the responsibility of the Centre and mobilise additional sources of financing to support the Centre’s Programme of work.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

  • An advanced university degree in economics, social sciences or a related field. 

Professional Background

  • At least eight years' experience in applied economic analysis, policy advice and structural issues of OECD economies or some emerging economies.
  • Experience in economic policy analysis acquired in an international organisation, government ministry, academia, relevant private sector organisations, NGO, think tank or similar.
  • Proven experience in managing teams of economists and research assistants.
  • Ability to synthesise complex results and present them to a non-specialist audience.
  • Extensive experience in providing policy analysis and advice to public officials.
  • Significant experience in managing complex projects involving multiple partners.
  • Capacity to work in a team in an international environment and to respect deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues and analysis in a fashion understandable to experts, policy makers and lay audiences alike. 

Tools

  • Sound knowledge of economic analysis and quantitative tools (such as econometrics or economic modelling).

Languages

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

Core Competencies

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

Please refer to the level 4 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 9 567.29 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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  • Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

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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