Chief Economist
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Job Description
Leadership
- At the forefront of international economic thinking and research s/he understands the current economic developments and helps to shape the Organisations contribution to the world economy in the challenging context of lower growth and rising inflation.
- Provides direction on shaping the global economic assessments presented in the OECDs Economic Outlook. Brings innovative insights to help rethink economic policy debate together with a vision of new economic dimensions and analytical tools. Anticipates upcoming policy challenges and how policy makers can meet such challenges.
- Leads the Economics Department to adapt to an ever changing uncertain and volatile environment developing innovative approaches to economic challenges for OECD Members countries. Ensures flexibility in analysis and contributes with timely and tailored policy advice for Member and partner countries.
- Ensures that the Department is at the forefront of economic thinking coordinates the work of the Country and Policy Studies branches to create new opportunities and enhances synergies and co-operation with the whole of the OECD including through contributions to horizontal projects.
Representation and Liaison
- Acts as the Secretary-Generals spokesperson on economic issues. Participates with the Secretary-General in the International Monetary and Financial Committee and in the G7 and G20 meetings dealing with the subject under his responsibility.
- Represents the OECD and the Economics Department at other high level meetings internationally Interacts with Ministers Central Bank Governors Chief Economists of international organisations other senior policy makers private sector players and representatives of academia and civil society to further the objectives of the Economics Department and the Organisation.
- Ensures effective communication and close collaboration with Ambassadors and Economic Counsellors based in Paris. Ensure smooth management of the Committees meetings.
- Ensures a high degree of cooperation with Directors of the OECD and with the senior management of national administrations and of other international organisations.
Management and Co-ordination
- Is a dynamic people leader with strong management skills able to provide strategic direction and vision to the work of the Department and to engage at a high policymaking level on complex policy matters across the full range of issues affecting economic performance.
- Carries out the strategic planning orientation and oversight of the Departments activities providing advice on substantive issues. Exercises critical oversight of analytical and policy content to ensure world-class reports policy recommendations and work proposals designed to inform the policy process in national governments and international bodies.
- Actively participates in the development and execution of the Programme of Work and Budget ensuring coherence with the rest of the work of the Organisation. Mobilises and secures voluntary funding from a variety of sources to support all the main policy areas of the Departments work.
- Builds and leads a cohesive multicultural and multidisciplinary team promoting excellence inclusion and diversity in the areas of recruitment performance management and the professional development of staff. Demonstrates capacity to manage a large number of specialists and drive them towards common goals in a collaborative manner.
- Fosters and maintains a culture that delivers high-quality work effective working methods active collaboration good communication and a constructive working atmosphere. Collaborates with and actively supports corporate management reforms and initiatives.
- Adheres to and promotes the highest professional standards and the ethical principles of the OECDs Code of Conduct in all internal and external matters.
Qualifications :
Academic and Professional Background
- Advanced academic training in economics from a leading institution. A Ph.D. is strongly desired.
- Recognised in the international economic community as a frontrunner of up-to-date and innovative economic thinking. Broad knowledge and proven track record of research of global economic issues both in developed and developing economies.
- An ability to bridge the latest theoretical approaches to different disciplines and best practices and policies.
- A proven ability to link macro with structural analysis and policy. Able to turn learned analysis into tailored policy advice for Members and Partner countries.
- Well established professional network and contacts with key actors and stakeholders in relevant communities.
- Excellent communication skills strong culture of collaboration and a proven record of fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Communication and Languages
- Capacity to communicate and interact confidently with media. Understands the unique value of the OECD and its output and has the capacity to promote this to various audiences and ensuring broad media coverage.
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of or a willingness to learn the other.
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.
Additional Information :
Closing Date
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 on 31 August 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
Three-year fixed term appointment with the possibility of renewal.
Salary Information
Monthly base salary starting from 15 806 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
Process
All applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. Candidates who pass the initial screening may be invited to complete written tests and/or video-recorded interviews as part of the selection process. Panel interviews will follow for shortlisted candidates. A leadership assessment will also be required for those reaching the final stage of the selection process.
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.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
Learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
