Junior Policy Analyst – Qualitative and quantitative Economic development research

Main Responsibilities

1. Research policy analysis and drafting

• Carry out high-quality policy research on emerging issues affecting in Africa Europe and the Middle East. Use quantitative methods to undertake analysis of the impact of socio-economic policies. Empirical analysis and evaluations of policies in national and comparative settings.
• Contributing to the Units analyses on the topics of investment and infrastructure for regional integration and sustainable development in Africa including investment ecosystem mapping of specific fast-growing sectors.
• Contribute to the coordination of the work program publications reports and working papers of the Africa Unit including the AVIP and the ASQIIA projects.
• Draft notes and any briefs for senior officials related to relevant policy issues on the African continent.
• Support junior staff guiding their work and providing feedback 

1. Data collection and Dataset Management:

• Collect and compile data and other information on economic trends and issues in African countries.
• Convert national data into specialised OECD formats employing advanced analytical calculations and data manipulation techniques. Uphold data quality by ensuring relevance accuracy accessibility interpretability and coherence resolving anomalies collaboratively with national administrations or alternative sources.
• Oversee statistical databases across various activities ensuring international comparability through adept management of methodological changes.
• Assess gaps in data and information availability and propose ways to address such gaps enhancing data coverage timeliness and relevance.
• Research new data and sources to augment database coverage contributing to continuous improvement and efficiency in data collection and processing.

1. Liaison and outreach

• Participate in discussions in expert groups and assist in organising meetings seminars workshops and conferences related to the work of the Europe Middle East and Africa Desk.
• Liaise with projects focal points within national statistical offices national authorities and other data producers to ensure smooth and timely collection of data.
• Liaise and collaborate with projects partners and other groups in the OECD working on related issues.

1. Other duties

• Contribute to drafting project proposals to support fundraising strategies.
• Collaborate effectively with other colleagues and contribute as required to horizontal and multidisciplinary projects and other outputs of the DEV and the OECD.
• Keep abreast of new research exploratory work and policies of relevance to DEVs work emanating from governments other international organisations non-governmental organisations academia and the private sector.
• Respond to internal or external requests for information.

Qualifications :

Academic Background:

• An advanced university degree in economics. or relevant related fields.
• Good knowledge of macroeconomic policy and quantitatives methods is required
• A specialisation on development infrastructure international trade or industrial development would be key assets.

Professional experience

• A minimum of two years experience in applied economic research.
• Proven record of analytical work in particular applied economic analysis (analytical reports and/or published papers).
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills the ability to meet tight deadlines multi-task and to produce concise top-quality work at strategic and operational levels.
• A broad knowledge of the current debates on investment and development.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency in the use of standard software applications (MS Office).
• Demonstrated experience in the handling of data sources econometric techniques and the use of data analytics software (Stata R Python Excel VBA etc.) are required.

Core Competencies

• For this role 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 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).

• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3 please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

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.

Additional Information :

Closing Date

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 12 November 2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 1 year fixed term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience monthly salary starts at 5 186 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information

• 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 written test is foreseen approximatively during the month of 11/2025 and panel interviews are planned for approximatively during the month of 12/2025.

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 :

Full-time