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 Office of the Secretary-General (OSG) supports the Secretary-General in implementing his vision and priorities for the Organisation. We provide high quality advice and support to the Secretary-General to achieve a coordinated and innovative approach to the development and implementation of the OECD’s work. We do this by forming timely and well-founded advice, consulting and coordinating with Members, with Deputy Secretaries, and across Directorates, and fostering a high functioning Organisation.

OSG will provide an exciting opportunity for a Young Associate to support the work on the Secretary-General’s prioritites for the Organisation, including on:

• Optimising the strength and the quality of the economic recovery of the post-COVID recovery while responding to the economic and social impacts of the war in Ukraine;
• Leadership on climate action to help secure global net-zero by 2050 in a way that is effective and fair;
• Seizing the opportunities of the digital transformation while better managing some of the associated risks, challenges and disruptions;
• Helping to ensure well-functioning global markets and a global level playing field with a rules-based trading system in good working order; and
• Global engagement: advancing OECD standards, through membership and partnerships and a sound approach to development.

Job Description

Role

Under the mentorship of the OSG Counsellor, the Young Associate will help support the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff and the OSG team in delivering the Secretary-General's strategic objectives. The Young Associate will engage on the substantive preparation of major meetings involving the Secretary-General, and will assist in preparing briefings, talking points, speeches and other material in the context of the Secretary-General’s official functions.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide substantive support on a wide range of Ministerial/high-level meetings, workshops and seminars.
• Prepare briefing material, talking points and speeches for the Secretary-General.
• Research, edit, fact-check and proof-read a variety of material.
• Liaise with OECD Directorates in support of the work of OSG.
• Remain abreast of developments in the global political economy.
• Carry out other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Undergraduate degree in economics, political science, public policy, international relations or a related field discipline (graduation date between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2024). Applications from candidates who already hold or are enrolled in a Master’s, PhD, or equivalent degree will not be considered.

Skills

• Excellent writing and oral skills in English and/or French and ability to develop messages for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to carry out research and draft briefing notes, meeting summaries and other material.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other.

Core Competencies

• For this role 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 1); 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, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Additional Information

Closing Date:

Applications should reach us no later than midnight 21 December 2023 (CET).

Contract Duration

Two-year fixed term appointment

Starting Date

September 2024

Before applying, we encourage you to check your eligibility by answering a few short questions here.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary is 3,663 EUR, exempt of French income tax, plus allowances based on eligibility. 
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.

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. Applications from candidates who are not OECD Member country nationals will not be considered.

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.