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 core mission of the Directorate for Communications is to maximise the reach and impact of the OECD and its work through clear, cutting-edge, evidence-based communications carried out with policy directorates. Within the Directorate for Communications, the mission of the Strategic Communications and Outreach Division is to drive the development of comprehensive communications plans and then amplify to policy audiences and the public the Organisation’s key priorities as defined in the Annual OECD Communications Plan and the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General.

Role

The Strategic Communications and Outreach Division is looking for a Young Associate to research, write, edit, and deliver substantive corporate communications products and projects as part of a new Unit dedicated to strategic planning and execution of the Organisation’s priority communications. The Young Associate will work under the direct supervision of Strategic Communications Leads in the Strategic Communications Unit, reporting to the Head of Division for purposes of overall professional development. 

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ideation, proposal and delivery of priority communications products and projects.
• Write accurate, substantive and compelling materials to convey complex OECD messages to a range of relevant audiences including policy makers, policy shapers, and the public.
• Edit communications materials drafted by OECD policy directorates to make Organisational research, analysis and recommendations accessible to public audiences.
• Work with the OECD’s Digital Communications and Web Products Division to enhance the communication of OECD work with innovative data visualisation and other digital products.
• Work with the OECD's Media, Social Media and External Engagement Units to harmonise messaging and language on corporate communications materials.
• Provide end-to-end coordination across the Directorate and the Organisation to deliver communications products and projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Undergraduate degree in public policy, international relations, communications or related discipline (graduation date between 1 January 2024 and 1 September 2025). Applications from candidates who already hold or are enrolled in a Master’s, PhD, or equivalent degree will not be considered.

Skills

• Excellent writing and editing skills, particularly in English.
• Very good research and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with digital communications tools desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other.

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 1); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
• 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, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Closing Date:

• Applications should reach us no later than midnight 1 December 2024 (CET).

Contract Duration

Two-year fixed term appointment

Starting Date

September 2025

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What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary is 3 780.34 EUR, exempt of French income tax, plus allowances based on eligibility. 
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
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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. Applications from candidates who are not OECD Member country nationals will not be considered.

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