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 Development Centre (DEV) helps developing countries and emerging economies find innovative policy solutions to promote sustainable growth, reduce poverty and inequalities, address gender inequality and improve people’s lives. The Centre facilitates policy dialogue between governments, involving public, private and philanthropic actors. Countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America participate as full members in the Centre, where they interact on an equal footing with OECD members.

The Economic Transformation and Development Division carries out high-impact global research and policy advice with and for developing countries on industry, trade, innovation, infrastructure and territorial development with a view to support developing countries better navigating the evolving globalization landscape, crafting, and implementing better development strategies. The Economic Transformation and Development Division hosts the OECD Initiative for Policy Dialogue on GVCs, Production Transformation and Development, Cities Connect, the initiative for policy dialogue on intermediary cities (co-managed with UN-Habitat), and implements the Production Transformation Policy Reviews. The Division carries out policy-oriented research in areas linked to global and regional value chains, innovation, start-ups, cities and territorial development, and infrastructure for development.

The ETD Division is looking for an economist/policy analyst to support the implementation of the PWB activities linked to infrastructure for development. The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Team leader on infrastructure for development, and will contribute to key activities including the DEV contributions to the OECD high level approach on infrastructure, and the Compendium of Good Practices on Quality Infrastructure, as well as the infrastructure for development outlook.  

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Research, policy analysis and drafting

• Carry out original research on infrastructure for development, with a key focus on competitiveness related infrastructure [transport and energy]
• Draft high quality written contributions [ working papers, background notes and contributions to flagships] on infrastructure on topics as infrastructure resilience and other emerging issues.
• Collect and review national and local policy information on infrastructure policies
• Draft the Unit’s contributions for the OECD High Level Approach on Infrastructure and the Compendium and Outlook.
• Contribute to relevant work of the Division, as requested.

Event organization, liaison and coordination

• Maintain and develop a network of engaged professionals on infrastructure for development
• Draft agendas, background documents and other material for the events to be organized
• Support event organization in collaboration with the Assistant
• Stay abreast of global trends on infrastructure for development and ensure smooth communication with key stakeholders

Outreach and communication

• Monitor global events on infrastructure and position the team’s work at best in them
• Present the results of ongoing work to internal and external stakeholders
• Favour coordination within DEV and in the OECD

Qualifications

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Academic Background:

• An advanced university degree in economics.
• A specialisation on development, infrastructure, trade, industrial development would be key assets.
• Experience in working on infrastructure for development in and with developing countries would be an advantage

Professional experience

• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in policy oriented research in the fields of infrastructure for development, trade and industrial development with a focus on developing countries.
• At least 3 years of experience in carrying out original research including collecting and analyzing data and drafting is necessary
• Proven ability to draft reports for academia, policy makers and businesses in a clear and concise way
• Proven ability to manage stakholders relations
• A track record of relevant publications
• A record of accomplishment of organisational capacities in setting up meetings with government officials and local private sector and international stakeholders to foster dialogue and consensus would be an asset.
• Proven excellent analytical capacity
• Previous experience in working in International Organisations would be an asset.

Tools

• Proficiency in the use of standard software applications including tools for presentation and communication (MS Office including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience in the handling of data sources, econometric techniques and the use of statistical software (i.e. Stata) is an asset.

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.
• Fluency in French would be an asset

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 13 August 2024 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 1 year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 7738.74 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.

Salary Information

• 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, written tests/video-recorded interviews will be implemented as well as 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.