Data Scientist
Data Scientist
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10-04-2025
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Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Research policy and econometric analysis and drafting
- Identify compile and analyse international evidence and data to inform policy analysis on Division topics in OECD member countries and beyond. This could include policy outcomes strategies and practices in the respective areas as well as identification of best practices.
- Conduct quantitative analysis on applied economics issues using different sources of data including territorial indicators georeferenced data big (geospatial) data and micro data sets.
- Carry out desk research organise and summarise complex material in a clear manner for specialist and nonspecialist audiences and develop briefing materials as needed.
- Draft high quality working papers chapters in reviews or thematic reports. This includes concise technical papers and accessible briefs and reports designed for policymakers and the interested public.
- Draft other highquality documents including blogs synthesis reports of expert discussions seminar proceedings and policy messages based on original empirical work and relevant published material.
- Ensure timeliness and a high level of analytical and editorial quality in the preparation and publication of OECD documents.
Project management
- Contribute to the successful planning and of casestudy missions meetings and workshops online or in situ for local national and global stakeholders as needed.
- Contribute to drafting project proposals to support fundraising strategies.
Dissemination liaison and outreach
- Contribute to the development of effective dissemination strategies of OECD work.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with officials from member countries international experts and academics.
- Collaborate effectively with other colleagues in the EDS Division and contribute as required to horizontal and multidisciplinary projects and other outputs of the CFE and the OECD.
- Keep abreast of new research exploratory work and policies of relevance to CFE work emanating from governments other international organisations nongovernmental organisations academia and the private sector.
- Participate in the organisation of other conferences seminars and workshops organised or coorganised by the Division and CFE more widely.
Qualifications :
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- An advanced university degree (Master or equivalent qualification) in economics statistics data science computer science or a related field such as social sciences geography or public policy. A PhD in one of these areas would be an asset
- Certification or diploma in econometric and/or data science methods using spatial data sets.
Professional Background
- At least two years of professional experience as a Data Scientist in the fields of applied economic analysis acquired in a policy environment or academic/research institution. Experience with quantitative analysis including statistical analysis methods and geographic information systems.
- Proven experience in research and analytical activities ability to organise and summarise complex material clearly. Experience in geospatial analysis and regional/urban/rural policies would be an asset.
- Experience with and/or the use of opensource software and tools for workflow management including Gitlab is an asset.
- Proven ability to deliver several outputs within strict deadlines with a minimum level of supervision and the ability to work under pressure.
Tools
- Proficiency in the use of standard software applications (MS Office).
- Excellent programming skills (R Python Stata) and statistical software.
- Knowledge of workflow management tools (e.g. Gitlab) and geographic information system tools is an asset.
- Very good knowledge of data visualisation tools and ability to communicate complex results.
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 1; 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 13 please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Languages
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of or a willingness to learn the other.
- 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 thanmidnight 30 April 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
- 12 months fixedterm appointment with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.
- Depending on level of experience monthly salary starts at 5 902 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 hereto 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 the selection process may include a videorecorded interview jobbased 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 :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
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