Economist - Infrastructure Financing and Investment

• Contribute and develop data and empirical work related to policies and approaches on infrastructure financing and investment and in particular private capital mobilization.
• Propose research methodologies and empirical analyses which can be presented in the OECD meetings G20 working groups or relevant international conferences.
• Draft reports and notes that concisely analyse the policy implications of the research topic.
• Contribute to the development of standards and guidance taking into account the appropriate assessment method and practical considerations.
• Coordinate and contribute to assigned country work and ensure timely delivery of agreed outputs.
• Contribute to policy dialogue and capacity-building work and provide input for the development of relevant material.

Liaison Representation and Communication

• Provide input to the various communication and briefing documents that are being developed in relation to the work on infrastructure financing and investment.
• Liaise and coordinate with other OECD Directorates on issues of common interest and with other international organisations and institutions to ensure synergies and promote OECD's work.
• Proactively develop communication material that is relevant and can support the dissemination activities of the relevant work.
• Prepare speeches, briefings, and background notes for the Secretary-General and senior management.

Other duties

• Carry out other duties as required.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in economics and/or finance (preferably with a specialisation in international economics, financial economics, or statistics).

Professional Background

• A minimum of eight years experience in the field of infrastructure financing or investment, preferably with experience in project financing or MDBs lending operations.
• Experience in dealing with policies of governmental institutions and international organisations would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of infrastructure financing at national, regional, or multilateral development bank operations.
• Practical experience in the use of economic and financial data and/or econometric analysis to address policy issues in a multidisciplinary context.
• Proven ability to draft high-quality analytical and policy documents.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring process: 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).
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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.

Additional Information :

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than midnight 31.03.2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 12 month fixed-term appointment with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

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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Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment, and panel interviews.

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.

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Key Skills

Forecasting, Python, SPSS, R, Regression Analysis, Stata, Research Experience, Statistical Software, Survey Design, Calculus, SAS, Statistics

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1