Assistante de Direction (H / F)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of projects.
• Manage projects and activities including ensuring timely delivery of quality outputs.
• Supervise the work of a multicultural team; set objectives, allocate tasks and set deadlines; monitor progress; provide guidance and advice.
• Communicate policy recommendations and provide support for their implementation.
• Support the Head of Division in the identification of strategic and forward-looking activities and projects aligned with the Organisation's strategic priorities.
• Actively support the Head of Division's fundraising efforts including identification of potential donors, engagement with them, drafting of project proposals, and strengthening networks.

Research Analysis and Drafting:

• Carry out high-quality economic and policy analysis in the aforementioned areas, including supporting cross-disciplinary and comparative analysis and the development of policy recommendations, reports, policy briefs, and other deliverables.
• Supervise, guide, and contribute to the preparation of reports, flagship publications, and country reviews including contributing to the development of data sources and new comparative indicators, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Prepare other high-quality documents including working papers, policy briefs, policy papers, blogs, seminar proceedings, and policy messages based on research and relevant published material.
• Contribute to the development of practical tools including policy toolkits to support the implementation of OECD recommendations and facilitate the sharing and dissemination of information through innovative ways.
• Supervise the development of statistical analysis to explain key differences in outcomes across countries.
• Seek innovative approaches to address policy challenges in the labour market and society.

Coordination, Representation, and Liaison:

• Participate as required in horizontal and multidisciplinary projects and activities of the relevant Division and the OECD. Liaise with other OECD Directorates and with experts.
• Contribute to the organisation of and participate in meetings of national government delegates as well as experts from the private sector, civil society, global community, and academia in connection with the Organisation's work programme in the above areas.
• Establish new networks and strengthen existing collaboration with policymakers, working parties, delegations, and outside experts and international institutions to create synergies and increase the impact of the Directorate's work.
• Support the external visibility of the Directorate and its products including through communication activities and by organising, participating in, and presenting work at high-level meetings, conferences, workshops, and webinars, and coordinate high-level missions to OECD and non-OECD member countries as needed.
• Stay abreast of policy issues in the area of employment, social, and skills policies and ensure, as appropriate, the Directorate's involvement in OECD-wide initiatives.
• Provide general support to the activities of the relevant Division as required including preparation of presentations, speeches, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate Profile

• An advanced university degree in economics, social policy, or other relevant discipline. A PhD would be an asset.

Professional Background:

• A minimum of eight years experience carrying out applied research and analysis in the areas of employment, social, and skills policies acquired in a national administration, international organisation, university, or research centre.
• Excellent understanding of the range of issues that impact labour markets, employment, social, and skills systems in various country contexts and experience in working on these issues in different countries.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills applied to employment, skills, and social policies.
• Experience in analysing micro administrative data and in designing and implementing pilots and Randomised Controlled Trials would be an asset for some of the positions.

Tools:

• Strong working knowledge of statistical and data analysis software (e.g. R, Python, Stata) would be an asset for work in the Social Policy Division and a requirement for work in the Employability Division and Skills and Future Readiness Division.

Additional Information:

Core Competencies:

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviors aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring process: Vision and Strategy (Level 3); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 3); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 3).
• 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.

Closing Date:

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 03 January 2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration:

• 13 months fixed term contract with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers:

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 9349 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information:

This position is a PAL 7 grade. Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

Selection Process:

For retained candidates, written tests/videorecorded interviews are foreseen in January/February 2025 and panel interviews are planned in February/March 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.