Company Description

The OECD

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.

Directorate for Communications

Under the guidance of the Secretary-General, the core mission of the Directorate for Communications (COM) is to maximise the reach and impact of the OECD and its work through clear, cutting-edge and evidence-based communications. The Directorate works in accordance with the OECD Communications Strategy and pursuant to the annual communication plans for which it is responsible, steering organisational efforts on strategic priorities and supporting policy directorates in their communications to specialised audiences. COM holds as a core value an agile, collaborative and supportive culture, one that is marked by positive interaction and accountability among professionals.

Communications Impact, Standards & Capacity Building Division

The mission of the division is to build and facilitate a collaborative community of excellence among communication staff at the OECD (One communication function) by promoting effective and consistent communications practices, developing a learning and improvement culture, and mitigating all forms of reputational risk. 

Specifically, the division will work with communicators across the Organisation (ONE communications function) to: 

• Provide strategic analysis: inform communications strategies on key corporate priorities to the cross-directorate Communications Steering on a quarterly basis with key insights from the external environment and analysis of the performance and lessons learned (objective setting, audience understanding, communications planning and only then on measurement and evaluation) 
• Evaluate performance: regularly monitor and measure key performance indicators and provide lessons learned on the effectiveness of communication strategies.  
• Monitor the reputation of the OECD and build capability to react to third-party engagement and mis-disinformation  
• Build capacity: design and deliver communication training programs, develop and promote best practices 
• Establish and ensure compliance with standards in all communications areas, develop guidelines to ensure consistency and quality of communication and engagement with external partners 

COM is looking for a Media and Social Media Impact Co-Ordinator to work in the Communication Impact, Standards & Capacity Building Division (CISC). The selected candidate will support analysis on the impact of the organisation in the media. S/he will work under the supervision of the Impact Analyst.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse media and social media conversations related to the OECD
• Create and manage alerts and reports focusing on specific themes or topics related to OECD activities and priorities.
• Compile comprehensive media reviews summarising coverage on specific issues or geographies.
• Notify internal COM stakeholders promptly regarding sensitive information or emerging issues identified in media or social media coverage.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of social media and media mentions to generate reports evaluating the effectiveness of communication campaigns and message uptake, extracting key insights.
• Regularly update comprehensive profiles of key print, online media, and broadcast outlets across various countries.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced University degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, marketing, business administration or other related discipline.

Professional Background

• Experience in media monitoring, ideally within a global context.
• Experience in an international environment and ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, and reliable with respect to supporting and assisting others to perform whatever tasks are necessary to help the team achieve its goals. 

Tools

• Media monitoring tools (Factiva, Cision, etc.)
• Social listening tools (Brandwatch, Talkwalker, etc.)

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies that will be assessed as part of this hiring process: 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 1).
• There are three possible 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.

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 other languages would be an asset (in particular Spanish)

Additional Information

Contract Duration 

• Six months, renewable
• Ideal start date: September 2024. 

Closing Date

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than Monday, 22 July 2024, at 23h59 (CEST/Paris time). 

Salary Information  

• Salary and conditions will depend on the experience of the selected candidate as well as on her/his status (temporary staff or official).  
• For temporary staff, salary starts at 2,670 EUR. 

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen in July 2024 and panel interviews are planned for August 2024.

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.