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’s Global Relations aims at creating a community of economies, which are committed to best policy practices and to finding joint solutions for common challenges, guided by the Organisation’s evidence-based policy advice and standards. This engagement serves a mutual benefit, giving a platform to learn from each other’s policies. The OECD works closely with many governments around the world through regional initiatives and activities in order to facilitate policy benchmarking and the exchange of good practices within and across regions. The Global Secretariat also coordinates country-specific holistic programmes and more targeted country-specific technical support and advice. The Middle East & Africa Division within the Global Secretariat operates in the framework of the MENA-OECD Initiative on Governance and Competitiveness for Development. The initiative is led by the region, and supports policy reforms through an inclusive and co-ordinated approach, innovative policy dialogue, establishing links between key stakeholders, peer learning and capacity building. The MENA-OECD Initiative covers eighteen countries, namely: Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and the Palestinian Authority. The Initiative is structured around two key pillars: i) the MENA-OECD Competitiveness Programme which aims at supporting reforms to mobilise investment, private sector development and entrepreneurship as driving forces for inclusive growth and employment; and ii) the MENA-OECD Governance Programme supports knowledge and expertise sharing, with a view of disseminating standards and principles of good governance. The Middle East & Africa Division leads and coordinate the regional work under the MENA-OECD Competitiveness Programme and support country specific projects and programmes related to investment, private sector development and entrepreneurship as driving forces for inclusive growth and employment in the MENA region.

The EU-OECD Project on Promoting Economic Resilience in Yemen aims to support the development of economic resilience in Yemen as a means to create conditions for viable, sustainable, green and inclusive economic growth, and private sector development. In doing so, the project focuses on three outcome level areas: i) Enabling effective functioning of key central level economic institutions in alignment with their strategic objectives and individual mandates, ii) Supporting an enhanced environment for sustainable and inclusive private sector development, and iii) an improved effectiveness in the provision of aid to economic development in Yemen.

The project has entered its second phase of implementation having already delivered a series of capacity building activities, policy recommendations and peer-learning exchanges. As such, the project will continue to work with the Internationally Recognised Government in Yemen (IRG) to support the development of strong and resilient economic institutions and creating an enabling environment for sustainable and inclusive private sector development. This will help enhance economic governance and support core functions of key central economic institutions to pave the way towards macroeconomic stabilisation.

The OECD project Enhancing Resilience and Growth: Sustainable Fisheries and Energy Sector Development in Yemen is an OECD project funded by the Italian government that seeks to enhance Yemen’s food and energy security by advancing the fisheries and energy sectors through strategic partnerships, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. This capacity-building project aims to empower Yemeni officials and policymakers with the expertise necessary to effectively manage these critical sectors, thereby ensuring long-term economic resilience and sustainability.

The OECD Project on Promoting Public Private Dialogue in Libya, funded by the Italian Government, aims to support dialogue between the public and the private sectors in Libya thus contributing to the adoption of the necessary economic transformation policies that can lead to post-conflict recovery in the short-term with a long-term goal of diversification and sustainable growth. The programme will mobilise the private sector and enable it to contribute to developing a new economic vision for the country, as well as bringing the government the tools to engage in such type of structured dialogue. The project builds upon the achievements of the EU-OECD project on Promoting Public Private Dialogue in Libya and seeks to support the effective implementation of a sustainable PPD platform in the country.

The MENA-OECD Economic Resilience Task Force was launched in Beirut on May 2017 and is co-chaired by Lebanon, Germany and the Islamic Development Bank. The Task Force aims to align the work of the MENA-OECD Competitiveness Programme with the needs of countries most affected by conflict and fragility in the region. The Economic Resilience Task Force’s main objectives are to:

• Organise regional events to bring together key stakeholders and promote peer learning and policy dialogue in relation to the economic policies needed in fragile and conflict affected states.
• Promote analytical work to advance the discussion and identify lessons learned that can be shared.
• Provide support to governments at the national level adapting to local needs.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of the OECD Middle East & Africa Division, a junior policy analyst will be recruited to contribute to implementation of the four above mentioned projects.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities will involve:

1. Support the Implementation of OECD Projects on Yemen and Libya

• Assist in coordinating and implementing activities related to OECD projects in Yemen and Libya, ensuring smooth execution of planned initiatives.
• Support coordination and communication with programme beneficiaries, donors, and OECD project teams, ensuring timely exchange of information.
• Organise policy workshops, capacity-building sessions, and other project-related events, including logistical arrangements and follow-up.
• Prepare agendas, draft meeting minutes, and contribute to follow-up actions with stakeholders.
• Provide substantive contributions to the design of OECD capacity-building activities, ensuring they are tailored to the needs of programme beneficiaries.
• Contribute to donor reporting, drafting periodic updates, and documenting project milestones.
• Support stakeholder mapping and needs assessments conducted by OECD teams.

2. Provide Analytical Inputs on Economic Resilience and Fragile Contexts

• Conduct research and draft analytical papers on economic resilience, private sector development, and recovery efforts in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
• Analyse economic and institutional developments in Libya, Yemen, and other MENA-region countries to support project activities.
• Prepare briefing notes and background papers for OECD events, technical discussions, and donor engagements.
• Collect and analyse case studies on economic policies and reforms in post-conflict and fragile economies.

3. Support Public-Private Dialogue and Competitiveness Initiatives

• Contribute to research on public-private dialogue models and their impact on economic policy development in fragile states.
• Analyse key economic sectors relevant to Libya and Yemen to inform OECD discussions on competitiveness and growth strategies.
• Collect and synthesise good practices on economic governance, regulatory frameworks, and private sector engagement in MENA-region economies.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background:

• An advanced university degree in law, economics, economic development, public policy or international relations

Professional Background:

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience at an international organisation, Ministry, academic institution, leading consulting and legal firms or other relevant private sector company, in the following policy areas: economic development and private sector development.
• Experience working in or on economic policies related to the MENA region.
• Knowledge of economic development, private sector development, and policy challenges in fragile contexts.
• Working experience in conflict-affected countries from the region will be an advantage.
• Excellent drafting skills, capable of producing high-quality analytical and policy documents, and organising and summarising complex material clearly for a variety of audiences
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.

Additional Information

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 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); 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.
• Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.

Contract Duration

• Thirteen-months fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
• Ideal start date: April 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.

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 27 March 2025 (Paris time).

Salary Information

• Salary and conditions will depend on the experience of the selected candidate

• Temporary staff, salary starts at 3.150 EUR.