Publications and Editorial Team Lead – DAF (Grade GA7)

Main Responsibilities

Publications management and planning

• Oversee the planning and production of all DAF publications ensuring outputs are tracked and deadlines are respected through the use of a detailed publications calendar working with communication officers across DAF.
• Supervise editorial work and execute rigorous quality control. Ensure that all publications are in accordance with the OECD quality standards and guidelines including consistent application of appropriate branding and visual identities.
• Check and coordinate implementation of appropriate OECD translation rules and co-publishing contracts.
• Advise on copyright issues  publishing processes and formats and other publications-related queries.
• Maintain metrics on publications including by publication types Division and release timing as well as download data to analyse impact of DAF publications. Contribute to strategic guidance in adjusting practices and approach as needed.
• Work with the DAF Communications Manager on impact reporting and activity reports.
• Coordinate with the COM Directorate on publication matters.

Editorial support (including on web formats)

• Help to raise the profile of DAF work working with authors the Communications Manager and  Communication Officers in articulating impactful titles abstracts executive summaries and key messages for written outputs.
• Provide communications advice and proof-read relevant documents webpages and written content.
• Contribute to and suggest other written and web communication materials to highlight DAF expertise including brochures short contents and web pages.
• Ensure use and application of OECD Style Guide in all materials.
• Keep track of new web developments related to the OECD website and share updates with web contributors in DAF. Help maintain OECD web pages and check quality of online content.

Capacity building and training

• Train newcomers and staff on OECD Guidelines publication and web tools and processes.
• Support the  Communication Officers with their publishing-related responsibilities and grow their knowledge of OECD publishing.
• Update and regularly distribute DAF publication guidance. Help to maintain DAFs internal training and informational resources.
• Maintain a roster of external service providers and advise Divisions seeking editorial graphic design and other services to support publication production.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in a relevant field such as communications journalism international relations.

Professional Background

• A minimum of eight years experience in communications and public affairs journalism or publishing preferably in an international environment.
• Experience in commissioning and adapting content to make it accessible to a broad range of target audiences through a range of communication tools.
• Proven ability to produce clear and engaging content both for reports and shorter web content.
• Solid experience of web content drafting and strong knowledge of online communication tools and methodologies (such as online monitoring web analytics or other online measurement tools search engine optimisation and online marketing) to understand stakeholder / audience information needs.
• Digital fluency: proven experience in designing content for and communicating in a digital environment. Ability to rapidly master new IT and communications technologies as they emerge.
• Excellent knowledge of professional editorial standards with experience in proofing editing formatting and production of both webpages and reports.
• Broad knowledge of the Directorates substantive work and of the substantive work of the OECD in general.

Tools

• Excellent IT skills including web tools and platforms and other internet technologies. Familiarity with OECD corporate tools would be a definite advantage.
• Experience with IT collaborative platforms (e.g. e-share teams) would be an advantage. 
• Strong understanding of key social media platforms (Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Slideshare) and their use.
• Knowledge of graphic design and desktop publishing and design tools.

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 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
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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 other languages would be an asset.

• Monthly salary starts at 6 519.63 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
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Selection Process

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