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Working for an organization such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an opportunity that could change your life. The organization combines good remuneration with meaningful work that can help millions of people. You will be able to construct influential networks as well as receive encouragement to develop professionally. In addition, working for the OECD means having a global career with a global reach, in a multicultural and pleasant environment.

Because of the above-mentioned reasons, in addition to a competitive remuneration package, career mobility, and the support that successful candidates receive once they are assigned to a position at the organization, OECD Jobs selection processes are highly sought-after by many young professionals, making them highly competitive.

In pursuit of its mission, the OpenIGO network has prepared a comprehensive eBook (Landing your dream job at the United Nations), as well as support and guidance services, with the aim of highly increasing your chances of success in these competitive selection processes. These services include revising your application documents (curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter) and a mock interview, as per the United Nations model. We also offer a range of packages that combine the eBook with different services!

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OECD overview

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that aims to build better policies for better lives. Its goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all.

OECD’s main focus: Building better policies for better lives.

Themes addressed by the OECD:

Economic policies
Environmental challenges

OECD Jobs - Selection Processes

You can find job opportunities at OECD’s Careers Portal. You’ll find the following categories:

Young Associates Programme (YAP)

OECD Internships

Current Vacancies at OECD

OECD Jobs - General Requirements

In terms of OECD’s common requirements, we exemplify them with the eligibility criteria from a Policy Analyst, Regional Food and Nutrition Security opening. Note that this will vary from vacancy to vacancy:

Education

An advanced university degree in political science, agricultural economics, social sciences or a related field.

Professional Background

Minimum of ten years of professional experience in the field of food security, nutrition and agricultural policies, acquired in a policy environment or academic/research institution;
Experience in analytical activities, excellent drafting skills in French and/or English, ability to organise and summarise complex material clearly;
Proven ability to organise and manage projects within strict deadlines and budget with a minimum level of supervision;
High energy and commitment. Drive and persistence to produce high quality results under tight deadlines;
Experience of working with people from different cultures, and significant work experience in the Sahel and West Africa.

Mastery of IT tools

Excellent proficiency in the use of web design and maintenance, including familiarity in using web tools and platforms, web 2.0 (WordPress, Adestra, Mailchimp, SendinBlue) and social media (Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, FlickR, WhatsApp, LinkedIn);
Excellent proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere), Final Cut Pro, Soundcloud;
Very good proficiency in the use of Office software & collaborative platforms: Ms Office, Skype Pro, Zoom, OneDrive, Dropbox.

Languages

Good command of both OECD official languages (French and English);
Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Core Competencies

For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Achievement focus, Analytical thinking, Drafting skills, Managing resources, Teamwork, Strategic networking.
Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

OECD Jobs - Interview

Usually, only selected applicants will be contacted for the interview, which lasts about 30 minutes and may be done via online video conference or phone. The main points covered in the interview vary according to the opening and department chosen. In general, however, the questions address subjective or behavioral aspects, such as your expectations about the job, your interests in the area of expertise you are applying for and your previous experiences.

OECD Jobs - Salary and Benefits

Official staff benefits

OECD offers competitive salaries and a wide ranging benefits programme that are designed to provide financial stability and promote a culture of health and well-being. Core benefits for Official staff include:

Salaries exempt from income tax in most member countries.*
30 days of annual leave. In addition to this, French public holidays at OECD Headquarters are also observed and the Organisation closes for approximately one week at the year end.
Comprehensive medical insurance as well as paid parental leave and paid sick leave. The healthcare insurance covers staff members and their dependents.
Family allowances and education allowance.**
Expatriation allowance, home leave, as well as a removal and installation allowance.**
Staff members leaving the Organisation before completing 10 years of service are entitled to a leaving allowance.
Onboarding assistance.
Staff members who have completed 10 or more years of service are entitled to a retirement pension.
Child care support including limited nursery spaces reserved for OECD staff.

* Depending on a staff member’s personal situation, income tax liability on their OECD salary may apply to certain US, Canadian and Japanese nationals.

** Eligibility for allowances depend on the staff member’s specific circumstances.

Temporary staff benefits

The remuneration for temporary staff is taxable. Deductions of approximately of 16% is made for various social contributions (illness, invalidity, pension, etc.).
Temporary staff are affiliated to the French social security system and receive complementary coverage under the OECD mutual system.
Annual leave amounts to two and a half working days for each month of full-time service and French public holidays are observed.

Interns benefits

Receive a monthly living stipend to help cover living expenses.
Interns are entitled to annual leave that amounts to two and a half working days for each month worked. French public holidays are also observed.

Links

OECD Jobs webpage:

https://www.oecd.org/careers/

Contact for inquiries:

https://www.oecd.org/newsroom/contactus/

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