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 Economics Department brings together more than 170 staff members involved in the production of the OECD Economic Outlook, more than 40 country-based economic surveys, the Going for Growth report that benchmarks structural reforms in member and partner countries, and a broad range of analysis and policy advice. The Office of the Chief Economist and Head of the Economics Department provides a window on a rich and diverse range of macroeconomic and structural questions from a global perspective, including through the G-20 process.

The Office of the OECD Chief Economist undertakes research projects, prepare support materials, presentations and background analysis for the Chief Economist and Directors. A key focus is linked to the preparation of the OECD’s flagship Economic Outlook publications, Committees and Working Parties and participation in international fora such as the G20 and G7. By working closely with the Policy Studies and Country Studies Branches and with other OECD Directorates it hence supports the global agenda on structural reforms to achieve strong, sustainable and inclusive growth.

Job Description

Role

The Office of the Chief Economist is looking for a Young Associate to contribute to the Department’s analysis and communications on strategic outputs, as part of a small, dynamic and supportive team. They will work closely and directly with the Chief Economist as well as have continuous interaction with colleagues across the OECD in order to strengthen the OECD’s role in the field of economic policy in order to contribute effectively to achieving the OECD strategic objectives. This may include being directly involved in a project or even spending several months in one of these branches.

Main Responsibilities

• Background research and analysis on macroeconomic and structural policy issues, in particular statistical analysis and contributions to drarfting fast track research requests together with co-authors in the Economics Department.
• Preparation of briefing materials and background analysis for the OECD Chief Economist.
• Contribution to developing innovative data visualisation and presentations.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Undergraduate degree in economics or finance or related 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.
• Excellent knowledge of macroeconomic policy issues and some coursework in quantitative methods, macroeconomics, international economics, microeconomics, public policy, statistics, quantitative analysis, econometrics is required.

Skills

• Keen interest in and good understanding of global and national macroeconomic, and ideally, structural policy issues.
• Strong statistical and quantitative skills; good knowledge of econometric tools and statistical techniques would be an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication 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

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What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary is 3,663 EUR, exempt of French income tax, plus allowances based on eligibility. 
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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.