Economists Policy Analysts
Economists Policy Analysts
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Job Description
Main responsibilities
Research and analysis
- Identify and analyse policyrelevant issues in the topicrelevant work area.
- Draft reports and publications in collaboration with colleagues and external experts.
- Prepare policy briefs and presentations to summarise research and reports for nontechnical audiences.
- Undertake analysis of microdata including from national labour force surveys household surveys and administrative data including linked employeremployee data.
- Participate in the general work of the Directorate including drafting of briefing material and speeches for senior OECD officials reviewing and drafting analytical and policy documents as well as contributing to horizontal and intradirectorate projects as appropriate.
- Supervise the work of statisticians and manage external consultants where necessary.
Liaison and outreach
- Represent the OECD in external seminars and conferences and deliver presentations.
- Develop and maintain strategic working relations with senior officials in member country administrations and other international organisations as well as with academics.
- Organise factfinding missions (virtual and in person) and workshops and participate actively in missions to member and nonmember countries as required.
- Keep abreast of relevant economic policy developments in selected member and nonmember countries.
- Keep abreast of developments in the relevant academic literature.
Qualifications :
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- An advanced degree in economics or a different relevant field of study with a specialisation on labour markets and/or social policies and a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and statistics. A PhD is considered an advantage.
Professional Background
- A minimum of five years of experience of applied research and policy analysis in the area of labour economics and/or social policies acquired in a national administration international organisation university or research centre. A PhD is counted towards these five years.
- Strong knowledge of quantitative analysis and statistics. Prior experience with the use of largescale survey or administrative data is an advantage.
- Ability to formulate clear policy recommendations based on solid analytical work.
- Ability to explain policy and economic issues to experts and lay audiences.
Additional Information :
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 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
- 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 13 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.
Tools
- Excellent knowledge and experience in the use of statistical/econometric software (e.g. STATA R and Python).
Closing Date
Applications should reach us no later than midnight 3 January 2025 (CEST).
Contract Duration
- 13 months fixed term appointment with the possibility of renewal.
- Depending on level of experience monthly salary starts at EUR 6 666 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.
Selection process
For retained candidates written tests are tentatively planned in March 2025 and panel interviews in April/May 2025.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
