Company Description

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 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 PROGRAMME, BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (EXD/PBF)

Within the Executive Directorate (EXD), the Programme, Budget, and Financial Management Service (EXD/PBF), employs a workforce of approximately 115 staff who provide stewardship of the Organisation’s financial resources on behalf of the Secretary-General. The service is composed of six main business units: Accounting & Financial Support Division; Corporate Procurement Group; Engagement and Strategic Transformation Division; Programme of Work Management Division; Resource Management Systems Division; and Voluntary Contribution Management Group.

Within EXD/PBF, the Engagement and Strategic Transformation Division (EXD/PBF/EST), works in close collaboration with the Head of Service and the Deputy Head of Service to act as a catalyst and support the Service’s transversal, strategic agenda. More specifically, the Division ensures a coordinated approach across the Service regarding (1) engagement with Members; (2) transversal strategic projects and communication; and (3) the management of financial and HR resources.

Job Description

THE POSITION

EXD/PBF/EST is looking for an Analyst to assist in the Budget Cycle and Member Relations (BCMR) Unit. The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders and will report to the Head of the BCMR Unit. The primary focus of the role will be to provide analytical and administrative support for key processes and reports connected to both the launch and conclusion of the integrated management cycle of the OECD and the development of the biennial Programme of Work and Budget. This includes the Programme Implementation Report (PIR) End-user Survey, (which obtains feedback from thousands of policy-makers in Member capitals on the Quality, Usage and Impact of OECD products), the Medium-term Orientations (MTO) Survey (which obtains whole-of-government Member preferences for Part I Budget allocations), and supporting ad hoc initiatives and reviews of issues relevant to the Budget Committee. The Analyst could also support transversal projects related to the Organisation’s corporate reform agenda, data analysis and reporting, budget management and communications.

Main Responsibilities

Survey Administration, Data management and Analysis

• Assist in preparing the PIR end-user Survey, including coordinating with over 1,000 Committee Delegates as key contact points and preparing over 30 tailored survey instruments to be sent to Members.
• Assist in the preparations for the PIR Survey as well as the planned Review of the PIR and MTO processes.
• Contribute to data management and analysis on survey results, including trend analysis relating to product usage to budget estimates and expenditure.
• As needed, extract data from the relevant sources (SAP, BusinessObjects, PowerBI dashboards, etc.) and present the results visually, simply and clearly.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the MTO Survey, including the analysis and preparation of the results.
• Assist with other key corporate projects and initiatives as needed.

Reporting and Communications

• Develop strategic analytical reports and data visualisations for senior management, the OECD’s Council, various Committees and Directorates.
• Prepare a range of communications to Members and Directorates on the results of the Surveys, distilling key messages into easily understandable presentations.
• Foster and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the work of the EST Division by securing the support of, and working in co-operation with, these stakeholders.
• Act as a main contact point for end-users and Committee Delegates, resolving technical and process-related queries.
• Undertake additional research and analysis to support development and implementation of projects related budgeting, planning, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• A university degree in financial management, business administration, data and statistics, public policy or other related discipline (including other STEM and data science disciplines).

Professional Background

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in an international context.
• Experience in analysing complex information, identifying problems and risks, assessing their relative importance and proposing alternatives to reduce operational risk, increase efficiency and customer service.
• Ability to analyse data rigorously, to digest and transform it into sharp and straightforward reports and presentations for varied audiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the demonstrated capacity to draft documents clearly and concisely to meet the needs of intended audiences. Data-driven and evidence-based mindset, strong interest in innovation and new technologies.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with conflicting requests and to meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while referring problems to supervisor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with commitment to service and teamwork.

Tools

• Very good command of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with PowerBI, BusinessObjects and SAP would be an asset.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight March 9th 2025

Contract Duration

• Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 4 943 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
• 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 one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

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.