Company Description

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 incentives, investment for sustainable development, financing and investment of infrastructure, and foreign direct investment statistics.

INV is currently looking for an Economist with expertise in the areas of infrastructure financing and investment, and international financial services with good working knowledge of project financing or Multilateral development banks (MDBs) lending. S/he will be part of a dynamic team working on the infrastructure financing and investment work of the OECD Investment Committee (IC), including research and analytical work, monitoring, policy recommendations and country reviews. S/he will work under the supervision of the Head of Unit for Infrastructure, and in co-ordination with the Head of the Investment Division.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Analysis Research and Drafting

• Contribute and develop data and empirical work related to policies and approaches on infrastructure financing and investment and in particular private capital mobilization.
• Propose research methodologies and empirical analyses which can be presented in the OECD meetings, G20 working groups or relevant international conferences.
• Draft reports and notes that concisely analyse the policy implications of the research topic.
• Contribute to the development of standards and guidance, taking into account the appropriate assessment method and taking into account practical consideraitons.
• Coordinate and contribute to assigned country work and ensure timely delivery of agreed outputs.
• Contribute to policy dialogue and capacity-building work, and provide input for the development of relevant material.

Liaison, Representation and Communication

• Provide input to the various communication and briefing documents that are being developed in relation to the work on infrastructure financing and investment.
• Liaise and coordinate with other OECD Directorates on issues of common interest and with other international organisations and institutions to ensure synergies and to promote OECD’s work.
• Proactively develop communication material that is relevant and can support the dissemination activities of the relevant work.
• Prepare speeches, briefings and background notes for the Secretary-General and senior management.

Other duties

• Carry out other duties as required.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in economics and/or finance (preferably with a specialisation in international economics, financial economics or statistics).

Professional Background

• A minimum of eight years’ experience in the field of infrastructure financing or investment, preferably with experience in project financing or MDBs lending operations.
• Experience in dealing with policies of governmental institutions and international organisations would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of infrastructure financing at national, regional or multilateral development bank or operation.
• Practical experience in the use of economic and financial data and/or econometric analysis to address policy issues in a multidisciplinary context.
• Proven ability to draft high quality analytical and policy documents.

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 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• 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.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 31.03.2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 12 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 7,955.19 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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• 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.