Junior Policy Analyst

Main Responsibilities
Policy advice research and analysis

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on selected topics drafting policy briefs articles synthesis reports and other analytical materials under the Nexus programme. Priority areas of this work include private-sector engagement for the water-energy-land use Nexus approach to enhance climate resilience finance for climate change adaptation support for the implementation of national green economy strategies in Central Asia.  
• Review project deliverables from consultants and submissions from national stakeholders ensuring alignment with the Nexus work programme and contributing to its progression.
• Support the development of key project documentation including terms or reference for specific pieces of work concept notes agendas and summary records for events and meetings.  
• Prepare talking points speeches and background material of the Nexus programme in co-ordination with ENV colleagues and other relevant Directorates.
• Draft presentations briefings and speeches to enhance the Nexus programmes presence in internal and external meetings missions and events.

Liaison outreach and co-ordination

• Lead the preparation of in-person and online programme seminars conferences and workshops (internal national regional and international) in collaboration with internal and external partners relevant national/regional counterparts and other stakeholders. 
• Support the Nexus programme lead and team members in engagement with the countries of Central Asia and its partners by preparing letters arranging bilateral meetings preparing for missions among others. 
• Contribute to emerging programme-wide horizontal activities such as water finance policy dialogues Nature-based Solutions sustainable infrastructure climate adaptation investment in liaison with relevant colleagues within and beyond the Environment Directorate and in close collaboration with external consultants.
• Contribute to the outreach and communication activities including preparation of material to promote major outputs and messages at key internal and external events; contribute to efforts to ensure that messages and perspectives from work of the Nexus project are reflected in wider areas of OECD work and are clearly communicated.
• Keep up to date with international environmental issues relevant to or within the Central Asia region and contribute to ad hoc projects and tasks as required.

Qualifications :

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in environmental policies economics water energy or land resource management or a closely related field

Professional Background

• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in an international environment dealing with public policy on natural resource management such as on water land and energy as well as on environmental management or climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Excellent knowledge of a broad range of economic and environmental issues obtained through work in the context of development cooperation or at an international organisation development agency or a national administration.
• Advanced analytical and drafting skills; proven experience in developing concise and pertinent analyses of environmental climate or natural resouce management policies and practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues delegations government officials and other stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent understanding of OECD structure processes and systems.
• Capacity to work under tight deadlines and to adapt to changing priorities
• Knowledge about the regions where Nexus programme implement activities 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 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
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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 relevant to the Nexus programme work (e.g. Russian and the local languages in Central Asia) would be an asset.

Additional Information :

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later than midnight 18 January 2026 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 13 month fixed-term appointment with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 5902.14 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
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Selection Process

For retained candidates the selection process may include a video-recorded interview and a job-based written assessment to take place in February followed by panel interviews in March/April 2026.
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.
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time