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 Education and Skills (EDU) leads the Organisationโs work to help member and non-member countries achieve high-quality learning for all, design better skills policies, and turn them into jobs and growth. The Directorate carries this out by providing statistics, analysis and policy advice to countries on a wide range of educational topics.
EDU is looking for Policy Analyst(s) to support its education policy analysis, education research and data analysis work. This includes analysis in a range of education policy areas such as early childhood education, teacher policy, equity in education, digital education, higher education, use of resources, adult learning and lifelong learning; international comparative research and development of education indicators; forward-looking and innovative approaches to education and learning; strategies to bridge educational research, innovation and policy development; development of surveys in education; and analysis of complex datasets. Responsibilities include conducting policy analysis and research; undertaking data analysis; assisting countries with the implementation of education policy; mapping what futures could look like and analysing their implications for education; developing conceptual or analytical frameworks for emerging challenges; fostering, supporting and evaluating innovation in education policies and practices; measuring and monitoring the state of education at the system level; preparing reports and publications; and effectively communicating work findings and contributing to EDUโs overall work objectives. The Policy Analyst(s) will work under the supervision of a Senior Analyst and under the direction of a Head of Division within the Directorate for Education and Skills (EDU).
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Analysis, data collection and drafting
Lead the conceptualisation and planning of policy and research analysis, including development of analytical frameworks to structure the analysis.Identify, assess and analyse evidence for projects, including research evidence, relevant data and policy documents; synthesise and interpret available evidence; and analyse the policy implications.Undertake analysis of national and international datasets (e.g. OECD datasets, labour force surveys, longitudinal surveys, administrative data) as well as other type of information (e.g. questionnaires, country policies and practices, and case studies).Assemble and analyse data and information (e.g. questionnaires, country policies and practices and case studies) and where relevant, develop appropriate statistical analysis to strengthen the evidence base.Plan and implement consultation exercises with policy makers, educators, practitioners and other stakeholders.Identify and apply findings from academic literature, analysis of data and relevant non-academic policy analysis, taking into account its policy relevance and the rigour of its causal inferences.Formulate empirically sound policy diagnoses, policy options and technical guidance to inform policy development and implementation, and taking account of country context.Draft reports to present evidence, analysis and policy advice. These could include synthesis reports, country reviews, implementation support reviews, highlights reports, topic briefs, case studies, toolkits and working papers.Contribute to or lead the organisation of policy dialogue and peer learning activities and the development of tools to assist countries with the design and implementation of their education policies.Contribute, as required, to horizontal and multidisciplinary projects and other outputs of the Directorate for Education and Skills and the OECD.Coordination and project management
Coordinate or contribute to the coordination of specific projects, including guiding and organizing the analysis conducted in the project, managing relations with national authorities, and organizing field visits.Under the supervision of the team leader, lead the preparation of substantive reports and/or working papers, including overseeing the work of contributing authors.Supervise junior analysts, temporary and support staff. Set objectives, monitor progress and provide guidance and advice where required.Identify and recruit experts for particular tasks to be commissioned externally and supervise their work.Contribute to fundraising, negotiate with potential project partners, liaise with external funders, and manage the preparation of grant agreements.Lead or contribute to the organisation of seminars, webinars, conferences and workshops, in collaboration with countries.Representation, liaison and dissemination
Represent the OECD in relevant international and national settings, delivering presentations and disseminating OECD analysis through relevant channels, including events, webinars, articles, blogs, and other media.Ensure effective working relationships with country representatives, agencies and stakeholder groups.Establish and maintain professional contacts with leading researchers, policy analysts, and relevant external organisations who can advise and support the work.Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
An advanced university degree in economics, education, public policy, social sciences, or a similar discipline.Professional Background
Tools
Practical experience in using standard information technology applications (Microsoft Office Suite) is required. Experience with statistical tools (e.g. R, STATA) would be an asset.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.Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.Additional Information
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than Sunday 10 August 2025, 23h59 (Paris time).Contract Duration
This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions. The appointment type 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.What the OECD offers
Monthly salary starts at 7,955.19 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.
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.