Policy Analyst - PAL6

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 Directorate for Public Governance (GOV) works to help governments at all levels design and implement strategic, evidence-based and innovative policies to strengthen public governance, respond effectively to diverse and disruptive economic, social and environmental challenges and deliver on governments’ commitments to citizens. We provide a forum for policy dialogue and exchange, common standards and principles, comparative international data and analysis to support innovation and reform across the OECD. It supports countries to promote good governance and democracy through more strategic, agile and action-oriented public sectors that improve the functioning of national economies and support growth. It achieves these objectives by working to help governments at all levels design and implement strategic, evidence-based and innovative policies to strengthen public governance, trust in government and democracy, respond effectively to diverse and disruptive economic, social and environmental challenges and deliver on government’s commitments to citizens.

The Global Partnerships, Inclusion and Justice Division (GOV/GPIJ) works with governments, international organisations, civil society and other stakeholders to design, implement and monitor coherent and integrated policies for sustainable development, based on international standards.

The division focuses on three key areas:

• Global Partnerships aims to strengthen global engagement through the implementation of the MENA Governance Programme and the Recommendation on Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development. This involves supporting countries in building institutional mechanisms to design, implement, and monitor integrated policies across economic, social, and environmental sectors, driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Justice Systems assist member and partner countries in developing evidence-based, people-centered justice systems that promote inclusive growth, democratic resilience, and the rule of law. This includes advancing the implementation of the Recommendation on Access to Justice and People-Centered Justice Systems, fostering justice systems aligned with these principles.
• Inclusion supports gender-sensitive public governance processes, policies, and services, promoting effective and inclusive public institutions through the Recommendation on Gender Equality in Public Life. It also empowers youth to actively participate in public life and addresses their unique needs and aspirations through the Recommendation on Creating Better Opportunities for Young People, ensuring no one is left behind.

Job Description

This job vacancy encompasses three distinct workstreams (Global Partnerships, Justice Systems, and Inclusion). Applicants can select one or more workstreams at the time of expressing interest in the application platform.

Main Responsibilities:

Policy research, drafting and analysis

• Undertake background research, including reviews of the academic and policy literature, preparation and implementation of interviews and qualitative and quantitative data analysis, on one of the following areas related to:
  • Democracy, rule of law and people-centred justice, including contributing to data collection and analysis for the implementation of the OECD Recommendation on access to justice and people-centred justice systems.  
  • Gender and youth mainstreaming in public administrations, women’s participation in public life, tackling gender-based violence including its technology facilitated forms, including contributing data collection and analysis on the implementation of the OECD Recommendation on Gender Equality in Public Life.
  • Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development, including evidence on good practices and qualitative and quantitative data for implementing and monitoring the OECD Council Recommendation on Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development.
  • Public governance reforms in MENA and Africa.
• Lead the drafting of key documents such as country/multi-country reviews, policy papers and briefs, reports providing analysis and proposing tailored policy guidance in one of the following areas related to:
  • Gender and youth mainstreaming and governance in public administrations, women’s and youth participation in public life, tackling gender-based violence including its technology facilitated forms.
  • The effectiveness of justice systems to provide meaningful access to justice for all people and communities, promote the rule of law and strengthen democracy and trust.
  • Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development, including policy coherence reports/scans of institutional mechanisms; thematic issues; and inputs to OECD horizontal initiatives on development.
  • Public governance in MENA and Africa.
• Review and coordinate contributions from experts ensuring consistency, quality and alignment.

Communication, liaison and representation

• Represent the OECD in relevant events, delivering impactful presentations and actively promoting OECD analysis through relevant channels.
• Contribute to the production and dissemination of analytical papers, reports, and key findings, in an effective and innovative way, ensuring quality control and accessibility for relevant audiences.
• Develop a strong network with other divisions of the OECD, officials in member and non-member country administrations, National Statistical offices, other international organisations, non-governmental organisations and academics in the wider research community to drive forward the measurement and policy agenda on trust.
• Support the planning and implementation of the Division's Programme of Work.
• Prepare briefs and speeches for OECD management, as requested.
• Stay abreast of issues related to gender equality, inclusion, as well as in the broader public governance field and ensure, as appropriate, the Directorate’s involvement in OECD wide initiatives.

Qualifications

Academic background

• An advanced university degree or equivalent qualification in economics, political science, public administration, or law with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis.

Professional background

• A minimum of five years of professional experience in the research and analysis of gender equality, public governance and/or justice reforms and their impact on social and economic wellbeing at the national or international level, in a national administration, international organisation or an academic research institution.

• Proven experience in developing, negotiating (incl. raising funds for) and managing complex projects that require liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders and presenting their work in a compelling way.
• Excellent drafting skills and a capacity to produce high-quality analytical and policy-oriented work and draft clear and concise reports. 
• Demonstrated capacity to work strategically and creatively, as part of a multicultural team.
• Proven experience in statistical quantitative analysis, data visualisation, design and implementation of expert and population surveys would be an advantage.

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).

• 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 another language (especially of Arabic and/or Spanish) 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 midnight 15 July 2025 (CEST).

Contract Duration

• This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions.
• The appointment type (Fixed-Term or Open Ended) will be determined based on the needs of the Directorate and will be confirmed when an offer of employment is made to the selected candidate.
• Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 7955,19 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information

• This position is graded PAL6.
• 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 are foreseen end of July- August 2025, and panel interviews are planned in October 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