Junior Policy Analyst
JOB DETAIL
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 Council and Executive Committee Secretariat (SGE/CES), in co-ordination with the Office of the Secretary-General, supports the Secretary-General in maintaining strong relations with Member countries and their delegations in Council, ensuring the implementation of mandates related to the Organisation’s work and advancing its strategic objectives. It contributes to effective governance by providing key operational support to the Council and its Executive Committee (ExCo) and related meetings, including the annual Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) and the Global Strategy Group (GSG), and advice and assistance on institutional and procedural issues to Delegations and the Secretariat.
SGE/CES is looking for a Junior Policy Analyst to provide assistance for the substantive and operational aspects of the Council, Executive Committee and related meetings. The Junior Policy Analyst will support the Director of the Council and Executive Committee Secretariat ensure the consistent implementation and follow-up of institutional procedures, rules and regulations on governance.
Main Responsibilities
Support to the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of sessions of the Council, Executive Committee and related meetings, notably:
· Undertake review/synthesis of official documents for the Council and Executive Committee and other relevant documents prepared by Committees and Directorates, ensuring general coherence, readability and consistency with established procedures and precedents, in liaison with their bodies as necessary.
· Contribute to the preparation/drafting of briefs for the Chair of Council and ExCo in advance of meetings.
· Contribute to the drafting of Summary Records of and follow-up to meetings.
· Contribute to the drafting of analytical reports on issues of interest to the Council and Executive Committee and to special projects, as well as ad-hoc notes and speaking points for the Director.
· Draft speeches, talking points, briefing notes and other materials for the Director’s meetings and events, including for the Director’s strategic engagement with Permanent Representatives and Deputy Permanent Representatives, in collaboration with all other members of the team.
· Co-ordinate inputs from the Secretariat and Member countries’ Delegations
· Contribute to strengthening relations with Members and actively monitor their positions.
· Keep abreast of key international policy issues of relevance to OECD mandates, with respect to identified OECD priorities.
· Carry-out relevant research and analysis as needed.
Ideal Candidate profile
Academic Background
· An advanced university degree in international relations, political science, international law or public policy/administration, or the equivalent experience in public administration.
· Good general knowledge of economic and social issues, their policy implications and their international dimension.
Professional Background
· A minimum of two years’ experience in or working for a public administration including in government, affiliated public sector agencies or international organisation would be an asset.
· Involvement in or exposure to governing body processes would be an asset.
Tools
· Good command of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Authoring Environment, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Languages
· An excellent written and oral command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) and working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other.
· Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Core Competencies
· For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Analytical thinking, Drafting skills, Strategic thinking, Teamwork, Achievement focus, Diplomatic sensitivity, Organizational knowledge, Organisational alignment, Developing own talent to improve job performance.
· Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.
Contract Duration
One-year fixed-term appointment with the possibility of renewal, ideally starting 1 October 2023.
· Monthly base salary starting from 5 222 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Selection process
SONRU interviews and written tests will be organised late August/early September and panel interviews for shortlisted candidates will be organised in September.
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.
