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 OECD Environment Directorate (ENV), in line with the strategic objectives of the Secretary-General, provides relevant and timely information, analysis and advice to support governments in identifying and implementing the environmental policies needed to support a cleaner, more resource-efficient and low carbon green growth path. The Directorate currently comprises approximately 220 staff members (economists, statisticians, scientists, engineers, administrative staff, consultants and trainees) working across a broad range of environmental issues such as: green growth, climate change, biodiversity, water, ecoinnovation, circular economy, resource productivity and waste, environmental policy tools and evaluation, safety of chemicals, biotechnology and nanomaterials, and linkages between environment and tax, agriculture, transport, development assistance, trade and investment policies. For more information, please refer to www.oecd.org/env.
The Environment and Economy Integration (EEI) Division of ENV currently undertakes policy-orientated research in a number of areas at the interface between the environment and the economy, including Environmental Outlooks, environment-economy modelling, environmental policy design and evaluation, circular economy and plastics, trade and environment, and cost-benefit analysis.
ENV/EEI is looking for an Advisor to support the Head of Division in the implementation of the divisionโs Programme of work and undertake analytical work in EEI related areas.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Policy analysis, briefing, speechwriting and co-ordination
Undertake time-sensitive cross-cutting and flagship projects to advance high priority areas of EEIโs work under the supervision of the Head of Division.Prepare comprehensive briefing notes, talking points, background material and articles for the Head of Division.Compile and organise background material for missions for the Head of Division including briefs, notes, presentations and other relevant material.Contribute to the supervision of interns and other junior staff, under the guidance of the Head of the Division.Pro-actively monitor and track deliverables of the counsellor team and follow-up with others in the team and with senior management as required to ensure these are met.Carry out other related duties as requiredDrafting and analytical support
Lead the coordination and timely responses to requests from ENV Directorโs Office, producing high quality written inputs (in the form of briefings, memoranda and reports). Supervise junior members of the team working on this material to ensure consistency and high quality inputs.Draft and edit briefs, reports and notes elaborated by colleagues from different Units and Divisions, ensuring the accuracy, quality, coherence and completeness of this work.Working with the Head of Division, draft documents, PowerPoints and other inputs to corporate and directorate processes, including the OECD Council, the Executive and External Relations Committees, and inter-directorate task forcesLiaison and communication
Contribute to initiatives to promote EEIโs work, including preparation of high quality material to promote major outputs and messages at key internal and external events (e.g. Ministerial meetings, external conferences).Contribute to efforts to ensure that the messages and perspectives of the EEIโs work are reflected in wider areas of OECD work and are clearly communicated.Under the guidance of the Head of Division, liaise with the various teams within EEI, the Directorโs office, other divisions and other Directorates.Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
An advanced university degree in environmental economics, environmental science/policy/management, economics or other relevant policy areasProfessional Background
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).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.Additional Information
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 11:59 pm 20 August 2025 (Paris time)Contract Duration
Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.What the OECD offers
Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 6 852.20 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECDโs new contractual modalities.Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work. Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.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.This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.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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