Company Description

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.  Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

The Trade and Agriculture Directorate (TAD) provides relevant and timely information and advice to support the efforts of governments to improve the domestic and international performance of their trade, agriculture, food and fishery policies and to maintain the orderly use of export credits.  It is the focal point for the OECD’s work on agriculture, both international and domestic, and it works to advance the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General, ensuring impact of the OECD Agriculture work in the international governance architecture.

The Agriculture and Resource Policy Division (TAD/ARP) works across three main areas of food and agriculture policy, mainstreaming sustainability concerns throughout: monitoring and evaluating policy developments, undertaking in-depth country reviews, with a particular focus on innovation towards productivity, sustainability and resilience of agriculture; and evaluating the sector performance, policy progress and policy options to address climate change, environment and resource issues in agriculture. TAD/ARP’s work involves a mix of analytical and policy-orientated research conducted in a dynamic, multicultural environment by a team of highly-qualified and experienced staff.

TAD/ARP is looking for one or more Policy Analysts to conduct work on the intersection between agriculture, climate change, environment and natural resources. That may encompass carrying studies on the sustainable productivity performance of agriculture or on policies to address climate change and water challenges in agriculture. The selected person(s) will work under the supervision of the relevant Head of Unit and of the Head of the ARP Division.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Research, analysis and drafting

• Carry out research, draft analytical reports, and develop evidence-based recommendations to improve the environmental performance of food and agricultural policies through the assessment and, where necessary, adaptation of existing methodologies, using qualitative or quantitative approaches. Areas of work may include assessing trends in agri-environmental indicators, measuring environmentally sustainable productivity growth, analysis of climate change mitigation policies for agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) or means to improve agricultural water management.
• Contribute to the annual publication OECD Monitoring and Evaluation of Agricultural Policies, including through collecting support data and policy evidence on one or more countries covered in the report.
• Contribute as needed to country-specific policy reviews through literature reviews, indicator assessments and associated analysis to assess agriculture’s environmental performance.
• Draft briefing material for senior OECD officials, review analytical and policy documents on climate change, environment and resource issues in agriculture and contribute to corporate priorities as required.

Representation and liaison

• Participate in and provide support to OECD Committees and subsidiary bodies.  Present analysis at meetings, take an active part in the discussions and carry out subsequent revisions which often require follow-up bilateral discussions with OECD delegates.
• Establish and maintain regular contacts with Member State and international experts, other international organisations (e.g. FAO, UNCTAD, WTO) and non-governmental organisations (e.g. farm and industry organisations, civil society associations). Represent the OECD at international and regional meetings as required.

Other duties

• Organise workshops with delegates and experts as needed.
• Participate in virtual meetings, missions and events as necessary.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned, in particular as requested by the Head of the Division and the Director’s office.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in agricultural economics, environmental and natural resource economics or related field.

Professional Background

• At least five years experience in applied economics research and policy analysis in agriculture or environment acquired in a national administration, an international organisation or research institute.
• Proven experience in quantitative analysis supported by academic publications
• Demonstrated experience in writing policy relevant reports in the area of agriculture or environmental policy and making public presentations.

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 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• 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 midnight 26 September 2024 (CEST).

Contract Duration

• Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 7,739 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 tests and panel interviews are planned in October 2024.

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.