Head of Division - Global Relations and Development

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

• Support the implementation of the Organisations Programme of Work and Budget (PWB) and the advancement of the strategic outcomes in particular as they relate to tax and development.
• Support the Office of the Secretary-General the OECD Sherpa and their respective teams on targeted policy advice and on the Organisations contributions in the area of tax and development including to the G20 and G7.
• Contribute to ensuring the global impact of the OECD tax and development work including through increased engagement with key partners and in line with the global relations strategy of the OECD.
• Contribute towards building the OECDs reputation as a resource centre for tax policy analysis amongst member countries and other economies.
• Ensure CTPAs work takes account of developing countries and that development considerations are fully integrated into all workstreams.
• Foster a broader understanding of issues relating to tax and development including working horizontally across the Organisation particularly with the Development Cluster.
• Design and guide capacity building programmes responding in particular to the needs of the non-OECD members of Inclusive Framework on BEPS and the implementation of the two-pillar solution to address the tax challenges of the digitalising economy.
• Lead and co-ordinate accession processes working across CTPA the Committee on Fiscal Affairs and its Subsidiary Bodies.

Representation and Liaison

• Represent the Directorate and the Organisation at internal and external meetings establishing close contacts and active collaboration with a wide range of colleagues stakeholders and partners to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain a network of relationships with other international organisations national authorities academia and research institutes.
• Actively contribute to the effective dissemination of the work of the Division through the media professional networks academia and other communities.
• Prepare timely responses to briefing requests from the Secretary-Generals Office and other parts of the Organisation under the responsibility of the Directors Office.
• Take responsibility for increasing co-operation with emerging and developing countries in these areas of work.
• Develop effective relations with the key International and Regional Organisations active in the tax and development space including with the Platform for Collaboration on Tax.

Management and Co-ordination

• Ensure effective co-ordination collaboration and co-operation across the Organisation including with the Office of the Secretary-General and policy directorates to support and contribute to flagship corporate initiatives and horizontal projects.
• Lead and manage the staff of the Division. Set objectives and provide guidance on the goals direction and timing of their work; provide regular and constructive feedback on performance to motivate staff and contribute to their professional development. Develop and maintain good teamwork and ensure effective work methods and project management; implement and maintain arrangements to ensure effective internal communications within the Division.
• 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.
• Assist in mobilising and in securing funding to support the programme.
• Ensure that the meetings of the Working Parties and other groups for which the Division is responsible are run smoothly and effectively.
• Ensure sound management of human and financial resources to meet the commitments of the Division in the conduct of its work.

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 10 years experience at a senior level in a national government the private sector or an international organisation working on tax and development with managerial duties in addition to substantive area responsibility.
• Excellent knowledge of current tax challenges facing governments in the developing world and an ability to effectively communicate and formulate policy advice and recommendations in a clear practical and accessible manner.
• Proven record of conducting relations at senior level and within a political decision-making environment. Well-established contacts with key players and stakeholders in the relevant international communities.
• Extensive experience in developing innovative research products and conducting rigorous analysis.
• A broad knowledge of the OECDs substantive work and a strategic sense of the role of the OECD in the overall framework of international co-operation and domestic policy formulation.

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

• 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 3); Enable People (Level 3); Ethics and Integrity (Level 3); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 3); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 3).
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3 please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary starting from 12 448 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.

Salary Information

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 approx. date and panel interviews are planned for approx. date. 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 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.

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