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 enable markets that are efficient, fair and sustainable, 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 work is structured under two work areas – Conduct and Markets – and its mission is pursued through six substantive divisions whose teams provide member and partner countries with policy guidance, analysis and support in the areas of competition, anti-corruption, corporate affairs, financial affairs, international investment and responsible business conduct.

The Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) provides the Secretariat for the OECD Working Group on Bribery (WGB) and its 44 State Parties. It supports the monitoring of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, which is a cornerstone of the OECD’s efforts to tackle corruption and build a stronger, fairer global economy. In addition, the Division promotes  the OECD Anti-bribery Convention and its related instruments, in particular the OECD Anti-Bribery Recommendation, through thematic studies as well as anti-bribery partnerships at the global level.  

The ACD is looking for staff with excellent analytical and organisational skills and the successful candidate(s) will work within a highly skilled and dynamic team of legal analysts specialised in the anti-corruption field. 

Main Responsibilities

Coordination of country monitoring assignments

·      Lead the coordination of the preparation of country monitoring reports to support the implementation of the Convention and the related legal instruments. Responsibilities include:

o   Liaison with evaluated country’s authorities, lead examiners and other internal and external stakeholders Overseeing members of the country monitoring team, under the supervision of the Anticorruption Division Head of Division and management team;

o   Conduct legal research and analysis of laws, regulations, policies and efforts to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute the bribery of foreign public officials in international business.  

o   Prepare briefings, in-country evaluation missions, and facilitate the adoption of the evaluation report at WGB meetings;

o   Ensure effective follow-up of the WGB recommendations following adoption of the country monitoring report.

o   Contribute to ACD management reflections on ways to strengthen and update the WGB country monitoring process. 

Participation in outreach initiatives on the OECD Anti-bribery Convention and the OECD Anti-bribery Recommendation

·       Implement, under the direction of the ACD Senior Global Relations Manager, the Working Group on Bribery’s Global Relations Strategic Directions by advancing anti-bribery partnerships at the country, regional and global levels, in particular with non-WGB members and partner organisations:

o   Support the assessment of non-member countries’ requests to accede to the Convention and/or to align their anti-bribery frameworks in the context of Country Programmes

o   Facilitate technical assistance for non-member countries and develop knowledge products to promote the sharing of good practices amongst OECD and non-members, and

o   Coordinate initiatives and workshops in cooperation with relevant partner organisations.

Liaison, representation and communication

·    Maintain contact with, WGB delegations, officials from national administrations, internal OECD stakeholders and other international organisations active in the field of anti-corruption.

·    Work with civil society including non-governmental organisations, private sector, labour, and media.

·    Represent the OECD in international conferences, and prepare briefings, presentations and speeches for senior management.

Other duties

Carry out other related duties to support the implementation of the WGB work programme and ACD’s strategic priorities, including horizontal studies on anti-corruption themes and transversal WGB tasks (e.g. Matrix/tour de table, data, enforcement dashboard).

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

·    An advanced university degree in law preferably with a specialisation in criminal or anti-corruption law. Knowledge of corporate, tax and accounting laws would be an advantage.   

Professional Background

·      A minimum of five years’ experience with legal analysis relating to areas covered by the WGB’s work programme, preferably in a public prosecutors’ office, court, ministry, government agency, or private practice. 

·     Experience in dialogue with governments and other stakeholders.

·     Knowledge of the following subjects: knowledge of different legal systems and anti-corruption policy approaches across different countries; corporate anti-corruption compliance and understanding of corporate policies to fight corruption; criminal investigation and/or prosecution of serious economic crimes  especially in the field of anti-corruption in one or more Parties to the Convention; and prevention and detection of bribery of foreign public officials.   

·      Ability to write clearly and in a timely manner about highly technical subjects accessible to senior government officials and other stakeholders.   

·      Experience with comparative data collection and analysis would be a plus.

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.

Core Competencies

·      For this role, the candidate should demonstrate Professionalism, Autonomy and Accountability and the following competencies would be particularly important: Analytical Thinking, Achievement Focus, Drafting Skills, Flexible Thinking, Teamwork and Diplomatic Sensitivity.     

·      Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

·    18 months fixed term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

·       Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 6,672 EUR or 8,233 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

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Please note the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

This position is twin graded A2/A3. Appointment will be based on the candidate’s level of experience and demonstrated ability to perform the functions at the expected level.

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.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests are foreseen during the first week of September 2023 and panel interviews are planned for the last week of September 2023.