Company Description

Under the guidance of the Secretary-General, the core mission of the redesigned Directorate for Communications is to maximise the reach and impact of the OECD and its work through clear, cutting-edge, evidence-based communications carried out in conjunction with policy directorates. The Directorate carries out its functions in accordance with the OECD Communications Strategy and pursuant to Annual Communication Plans for which it is responsible, steering organisational efforts on strategic priorities and supporting policy directorates in their communications to specialised audiences. Working in concert with communications professionals across the OECD, it drives forward a coherent communications function, serving as a standard setter for excellence and measuring communications impact. It leads on corporate level media, social media, stakeholder and parliamentary engagement; the architecture and implementation of the Organisation’s online presence, including multimedia digital content; and the dissemination of OECD publications, while performing an important role in risk identification and management in the public sphere. The Directorate holds as a core value an agile, collaborative and supportive culture marked by positive interaction and accountability among professionals.

Job Description

Within the Communications Directorate, the mission of the Strategic Communications and Outreach Division is to drive the development of comprehensive communications plans, then amplify to policy audiences and the public the Organisation’s key priorities as defined in the Annual OECD Communications Plan and the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General. Specifically, the division will work with communicators across the Organisation (ONE communications function) to:

• Support the development of the Annual Communications Plan as led by the Director’s Office, incorporating both corporate priorities and directorate plans to reach relevant policy audiences.
• Lead the further development and implementation of specialised communications strategies on key organisational priorities.
• Deliver the OECD’s data, analysis, and recommendations to policy and public audiences through strategic, targeted media and social media engagement and newsletters, coordinating the Organisation’s corporate presence and reputation across these channels as well.
• Lead the coordination of corporate engagement with key Organisational stakeholders, including the OECD Global Parliamentary Network and key civil society relationships with Business@OECD, the OECD Trade Union Advisory Council, youth, and others, while informing, supporting, and reporting on directorates’ targeted outreach and engagement.
• Define policies, standards and processes for strategic planning, media, social media and external engagement in co-ordination with the Division on Communications Impact, Standards, and Capacity Building.
• Support OSG in communications and external engagement by the Secretary-General.

The Directorate for Communications is seeking a Strategic Communications Officer to join its Strategic Communications Unit. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of communications plans that support both the Organisation’s corporate priorities and Directorates’ needs.

This role requires a dynamic and collaborative individual who will report to the Head of Division Strategic Communications and Outreach and work under the direct supervision of the Strategic Communications Leads and, where appropriate, the Head of Media and Social Media Unit.

Main Responsibilities

• Play a constructive role in the ongoing evolution of the OECD communications function, contributing to an agile, collaborative and supportive culture positive interactions and accountability among colleagues.
• Support the Strategic Communications Leads in the development and implementation of the Annual Communications Plan and specific strategic communications plans to address key Organisational priorities.
• Partner closely with colleagues across the ONE Communications function and COM Divisions to ensure seamless coordination and implementation of communication initiatives.
• As assigned, undertake media relations duties and produce high-quality corporate communications products and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging.
• Collaborate with Strategic Leads and the Communications Impact Unit to develop strategic insights, establish evidence-based performance indicators and contribute to post-project impact analysis.
• Support the Strategic Communications Leads in contributing to monitoring and reporting on the progress of the Annual Communications Plan.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, media or international relations.

Professional Background

• A minimum of four years of relevant experience in communications (i.e., planning, media, social media, web design) as part of a multi-functional team, preferably in an international organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly and collaboratively, contributing ideas on complex communications initiatives.
• Strong writing skills, notably in making complex issues accessible to a broad range of target audiences.
• In-depth understanding of OECD’s substantive work desirable.
• Experience with impact management and/or digital analytical tools desirable.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with an ability to priorotise tasks effectively in a fast paced environment.

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

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 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
• There are three levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Additional Information

Closing Date:

• Applications should reach us no later than Friday, December 20, 2024 at 23:59 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 13-month fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal
• Ideal start date: April 2025

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen in January 2025 and panel interviews are planned in February 2025.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

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.

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Salary Information

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 6 534.41 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• 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.