Policy Analyst

OECD; Paris; Sur place; EUR 78 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international organization in Paris seeks a qualified candidate for a role focused on policy research and regulatory reform. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and drafting skills with at least five years of professional experience in regulatory policy. Fluency in English and French is required. This full-time role offers a competitive salary starting at €79,551, with allowances based on eligibility.

Prestations

Exempt from French income tax

Comprehensive staff regulations

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in regulatory policy analysis.
• Experience managing complex projects and liaising with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality analytical and policy-oriented documents.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to advancing regulatory practices and reforms.
• Represent the OECD in relevant events and promote analysis.
• Supervise a multicultural team to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Team management

Fluency in English and French

Formation

Advanced university degree in economics, political science, public administration, or law

Description du poste

Policy research drafting and analysis

• Contribute to and develop work of the Division advancing the uptake of good regulatory practices and regulatory reform across OECD Member and non-Member countries in support of relevant OECD Recommendations.
• Stay abreast of issues related to regulation and regulatory policy and contribute to progressing OECD work in this area.
• Undertake analytical research including reviews of the academic and policy literature, peer reviews and benchmarking exercises, preparation and implementation of interviews and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Formulate policy recommendations and normative guidance taking into account best practices in OECD countries.
• Lead the drafting of key documents such as country / multi-country reviews, policy papers and briefs, reports providing analysis and proposing tailored policy.
• Prepare, negotiate and support the delivery of technical assistance projects for OECD and non-OECD countries including at national and sub-national levels and with sectoral regulatory agencies.
• Review and coordinate contributions from experts ensuring consistency, quality and alignment.

Communication liaison and representation

• Represent the OECD in relevant events delivering impactful presentations and actively promoting OECD analysis through relevant channels.
• Contribute to the production and dissemination of analytical papers, reports and key findings in an effective and innovative way ensuring quality control and accessibility for relevant audiences.
• Develop a strong network with other divisions of the OECD officials in Member and non-Member country administrations, other international organisations, non-governmental organisations and academics in the wider research community to drive forward the policy agenda on regulatory reform.
• Support the planning and implementation of the Divisions Programme of Work.
• Prepare briefs and speeches for OECD management as requested.
• Ensure as appropriate the Directorates involvement in OECD wide initiatives.

Team and resource management

• Supervise and coordinate a small multicultural team of staff in the delivery of the above deliverables ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
• Lead on above workstreams and project management on country support projects.
• Contribute to outreach and awareness raising of team activities and the development of the work programme.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree or equivalent qualification in economics, political science, public administration, law or related disciplines.

Professional Background

• A minimum of five years of professional experience in analysis of regulatory policy and/or implementation of regulatory reform in public and/or private sector bodies.
• Proven experience in developing negotiating and managing complex projects that require liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders and presenting their work in a compelling way.
• Excellent drafting skills and a capacity to produce high-quality analytical and policy-oriented work and draft clear and concise reports.
• Demonstrated capacity to work strategically and creatively as part of a multicultural team.
• Proven experience in managing small teams.
• Experience in statistical quantitative analysis, data visualisation, design and implementation of expert and population surveys would be an advantage.

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 process: 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.

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 another language (especially of Arabic and/or Spanish) would be an asset

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than midnight 23 November 2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions.
• The appointment type (Fixed-Term or Open Ended) 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.
• Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 7 95519 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 OECDs 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.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests / video-recorded interviews are foreseen in January 2026 and panel interviews are planned in February 2026.

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: No

Employment Type: Full-time

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