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 Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) helps local and national governments unleash the potential of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote inclusive and sustainable regions and cities, boost local job creation, and implement sound tourism policies. It includes the Secretariat serving the Regional Policy Development Committee (RDPC) and its three Working Parties on Urban Policy, Rural Policy and Territorial Indicators and the Expert Group on Multi-level Governance, the Committee on SMEs and Entrepreneurship (CSMEE), the Tourism Committee and its Working Party on Tourism Statistics, and the Local Employment and Economic Development (LEED) Directing Committee. In CFE, the SME and Entrepreneurship (SMEE) Division undertakes analysis and advises governments on effective policies for SMEs and entrepreneurs, including in areas such as the green and digital transition, access to finance, internationalisation, inclusive entrepreneurship and skills development.
The SMEE division produces global publications, such as the OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Outlook, Financing SMEs and Entrepreneurs: An OECD Scoreboard and The Missing Entrepreneurs, as well as country-specific work, such as the series of OECD country reviews of SME and entrepreneurship policy. The Division also manages three external partner networks: the OECD Digital for SMEs Global Initiative (D4SME), the OECD Platform on Financing SMEs for Sustainability, and the OECD Platform for the Entrepreneurship Education Collaboration and Engagement (EECOLE), which undertake research and policy dialogue on the respective focus areas.
The SMEE Division is looking for one or more dynamic, innovative, and motivated Junior Economist(s)/Policy Analyst(s) to contribute to the division’s work, particularly in the following two areas:
Main responsibilities
Research, analysis and drafting
Co-ordination, representation, and liaison
Ideal candidate profile
Academic background
Professional background
Tools
Core Competencies
Languages
Closing Date:
Candidates should apply no later than midnight 27 November 2024 (CET)
Contract Duration
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.
Selection Process
For retained candidates, tests are foreseen in December 2024 and panel interviews are planned for February 2025.
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.