Junior Policy Analyst â Illicit Trade and Free Trade Zones, PAL4

OECD; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international organization in Paris is seeking a Data Analyst to conduct research and policy analysis for illicit trade initiatives. The role demands expertise in data analysis, communication skills in English and French, and the ability to engage with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and a proven track record in relevant fields. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits with no foreseen end date.

Prestations

Monthly salary of 5,902.14 EUR9

Allowances based on eligibility

No French income tax

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in data analysis, anti-illicit trade, or international relations.
• Familiarity with statistical software and database tools.
• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages and knowledge of the other.

Responsabilités

• Conduct data analysis to inform policy recommendations.
• Plan and manage analytical work with contributions from partners.
• Draft policy briefs and deliver presentations.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Fluency in English and French

Communication

Formation

Advanced university degree in relevant field

Outils

STATA

R

Python

Excel

Description du poste

Main Responsibilities

Research and Policy Analysis

• Conduct data analysis using customs trade and proprietary datasets to inform policy recommendations.


• Work closely with all relevant WP-CIT stakeholders in order to identify data that could be used to gauge illicit trade; design robust data solutions.


• Assure technical leadership and data engineering within WP-CIT to support analysis including by proactively identifying opportunities across the existing data ecosystem identifying gaps and recommending improvements.


• Ensure quality and reliability of data in line with the OECD Data Quality Framework.


• Set up standards and best practices for data management and transfer knowledge to relevant colleagues.

Project Co-ordination

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of analytical coherence of analytical workstreams on illicit trade including counterfeiting smuggling or other high-risk activities.


• Plan and manage analytical work co-ordinate contributions from internal staff and external partners and consultants.

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach

• Participate in plenary meetings of the Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade as well as in technical project-related meetings and field missions.


• Draft policy briefs and reports and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Prepare and deliver presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Advanced university degree in economics statistics public policy international relations law or a relevant technical field.

Professional Background

At least two years of experience in one or more of the following :

• Data analysis applied econometrics or economic modelling;


• Anti-illicit trade programmes enforcement or compliance monitoring;


• International relations or development cooperation with governments and / or international organisations.

Tools

• Familiarity with statistical software (e.g. STATA, R, Python) and / or database tools (e.g. Excel, Access).


• Experience managing and interpreting large datasets from customs, trade or enforcement sources is desirable.

Additional Information

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 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); 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 Spanish would be an asset particularly for outreach roles.

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than midnight Monday 8th September 2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• Open-ended appointment with no foreseen end date.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 5 902.14 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.


• From 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD's new contractual modalities.


• 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.

Remote Work

• Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

• History, Accounts Assistant Credit Control, Advocacy, Corporate Risk Management, Government, Brand Development

Experience

• years

Vacancy

• 1