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 Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate (STI), in line with the strategic objectives of the Secretary-General, helps OECD member countries and other key economies build an environment conducive to translating science, technology and knowledge into innovation in order to create economic and social value added.
The Digital Connectivity, Economics and Society Division (DCES) of the STI is responsible for developing evidence, analysis and policy recommendations on critical topics for digital policymaking, including consumer policy, online safety, digital security, digital well-being, connectivity and infrastructure, critical technologies (e.g. semiconductors) and measuring digital transformation.
The Consumer Policy/Product Safety Unit within DCES supports the activities of the OECD Committee on Consumer Policy (CCP) and its Working Party on Consumer Product Safety (WPCPS). Their aim is to support the development and implementation of policies that empower and protect consumers.
STI/DCES is looking for an experienced Consumer Policy Analyst to lead the development of several key workstreams. The selected person will work under the supervision of the Head of the Consumer Policy Unit and the general direction of the Head of the DCES Division.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Project management, analysis and drafting
Lead the development of key consumer policy and consumer product safety workstreams, including by drafting in-depth policy and empirical research reports and organising expert and stakeholder events. In particular, this will involve managing substantive projects examining key consumer opportunities and risks in the global and digital transition, the impact of digital technologies on consumer transactions and product safety, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in consumer and product safety policy making and enforcement, amongst other topics.Lead the development of the OECD Global Forum on Consumer Policy.Supervise junior staff in the Consumer Policy Unit, including by providing guidance and reviewing work.Liaison and communication
Participate, as required, in horizontal and multi-disciplinary projects of STI and the OECD that are relevant to the CCP and WPCPSโs activities, including on competition policy and the ongoing OECD Horizontal Project on AI.Contribute to the organisation of, and participate in, meetings of national, regional and international events.Liaise and co-operate with experts from the private sector, civil society, and academia in connection with CCPโs and WPCPSโ workstreams.Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic background:
Professional background:
A minimum of five yearsโ experience in the consumer policy and/or product safety fields.Confirmed experience in leading or co-ordinating international projects, including managing relationships with high-level government and stakeholder representatives.Proven ability to write evidence-based analytical papers that clearly and concisely address complex policy, legal and economic issues.Experience in applying quantitative analysis and conducting empirical research to address policy issues, including through use of software tools for conducting surveys and collecting and analysing data, would be an advantage.Experience in managing large-scale projects, including those involving procurement processes and consultants.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.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.Additional Information
Closing Date
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 (Paris time) on 7 September 2025.Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
Contract Duration
13-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 7,955 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.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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