Global Forum Head of Secretariat

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

• Support the Office of the Secretary-General the OECD Sherpa and their respective teams on targeted policy advice as they relate to transparency and exchange of information including to the G20 and G7.
• Contribute to horizontal initiatives (e.g. Inclusive Growth Gender Innovation).
• Offer strategic leadership to help members respond to emerging challenges.
• Provide high-level strategic and technical input across the OECD and Global Forum initiatives and external partners.
• Oversee the analytical and policy work of the Secretariat.
• Advance activities of the Global Forum and ensure member compliance with international standards.
• Respond to evolving priorities with innovative proposals for programme delivery.
• Implement communication strategies to enhance the impact and influence of the work of the Global Forum.
• Strengthen co-operation with international and regional bodies.
• Support planning delivery and coherence across Global Forums Programme of Work.

Representation and liaison

• Provide timely briefings to the Secretary-Generals Office and related stakeholders.
• Represent the Global Forum at high-level meetings and lead high-level country missions.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders the media and the general public to enhance impact.
• Establish and maintain a network of relationships with other international organisations national authorities and the private sector.  
• Promote visibility and synergies across Global Forum activities.

Management and Co-ordination

• Oversee implementation of the Programme of Work and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Actively manage the Global Forums human capital through merit-based recruitment processes professional development and performance management of its staff.
• Ensure optimal use of resources skills and knowledge in support of the Global Forums business needs.
• Build and lead a cohesive multicultural and multidisciplinary team promoting excellence inclusion and diversity.
• Adhere to and promote the highest professional standards and the ethical principles of the OECDs Code of Conduct in all internal and external matters. Ensure a caring environment where managers promote respect and support staff in developing their full potential.
• Manage fundraising efforts to support the core activities of the Programme as well as in raising donor funding to support the technical assistance activities. Participate actively as a member of the Management Team of the Centre.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic and Professional Background

• An advanced university degree in economics and/or a professional qualification in tax or a related subject.
• At least ten years experience at a senior level in a national government the private sector or an international organisation working in a tax field directly related to the Global Forums Programme of Work including managerial experience in addition to substantive area responsibility.
• Proven ability in setting strategic policy targets in tax transparency and in leading teams of multidisciplinary professionals to the successful accomplishment of these targets.
• An excellent technical knowledge of tax and administration practices in the subject areas covered by the Global Forum and experience with the analysis of legislative texts and tax systems is essential. Familiarity with the exchange of information practices.

Communication and 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.

Core Competencies

Staff in Executive Leadership are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes at level 3: Vision and Strategy; Enable People; Ethics and Integrity; Collaboration and Horizontality; Achieve Results; Innovate and Embrace Change.

To learn more about the definitions for each competency please refer to the OECD Core Competency Framework.   

What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary starting from 14 027 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
• Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

Process

All applications are screened based on the criteria for the position.  For candidates who are screened-in written tests and/or video-recorded interviews are foreseen in August/September 2025 and panel interviews are planned for the last quarter of 2025. A leadership assessment will also be requested by candidates in the final selection stage.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD Member Countries or jurisdictions members of the Global Forum irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin opinions or beliefs gender sexual orientation health or disabilities. Our selection processes are merit-based; we strive to enhance diversity both from national and gender perspectives while running fair transparent and competitive selection processes.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

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