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The Directorate for Public Governance (GOV) works to help governments at all levels design and implement strategic, evidence-based and innovative policies to strengthen public governance, respond effectively to diverse and disruptive economic, social and environmental challenges and deliver on governments’ commitments to citizens.  We provide a forum for policy dialogue and exchange, common standards and principles, comparative international data and analysis to support innovation and reform across the OECD. GOV supports countries to promote good governance and democracy through more strategic, agile and action-oriented public sectors that improve the functioning of national economies and support growth. It achieves these objectives by working to help governments at all levels design and implement strategic, evidence-based and innovative policies to strengthen public governance, trust in government and democracy, respond effectively to diverse and disruptive economic, social and environmental challenges and deliver on government’s commitments to citizens.

Within GOV, the Governance Indicators and Performance Division (GOV/GIP) develops, gathers and disseminates governance statistics to monitor the performance of governments and to better understand the contribution of governance to development and inclusive societies. The Division is responsible for the publication OECD Government at a Glance, its regional editions, and the OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions.

The GIP Division is looking for a Policy Analyst to contribute to the GOV work on measuring the determinants of public trust and the results of public governance reforms in enhancing trust between citizens and governments in OECD and non-OECD countries. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Senior Economist.

Main Responsibilities

Policy research, drafting and analysis

• Undertake background research, including reviews of the academic and policy literature, preparation and implementation of interviews and qualitative and quantitative data analysis, on the main drivers of trust in selected OECD and non-OECD countries and draft chapters for the “Drivers of Trust” country studies.
• Conduct research, develop new insights, and propose tailored policy guidance for strengthening trust in specific policy areas.
• Undertake empirical research to identify the policy and contextual determinants of key dimensions of trust in public institutions.

Communication, liaison and representation

• Contribute to the development and effective management of projects and activities with countries in the areas of measuring drivers of public trust and performance of public services.
• Conceive, plan and conduct information-gathering and capacity-building activities (e.g. workshops and seminars) on core and emerging topics to a variety of audiences (policy analysts and senior public officials).
• Contribute to the production and dissemination of analytical papers, reports, and key findings, in an effective and innovative way, ensuring quality control and accessibility for relevant audiences.
• Develop a strong network with other divisions of the OECD, officials in member and non-member country administrations, National Statistical offices, other international organisations, non-governmental organisations and academics in the wider research community to drive forward the measurement and policy agenda on trust.
• Support the planning and implementation of the Division's Programme of Work, including contributing to preparations for meetings for the Global Trust Survey project.
• Stay abreast of public trust issues as well as in the broader public governance field and ensure, as appropriate, the Directorate’s involvement in OECD wide initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree or equivalent qualification in economics, political science, public administration or a related field.

Professional Background

• A minimum of three years of professional experience in the research and analysis of public governance reforms and their impact on social and economic wellbeing at the national or international level, ideally in a national administration, international organisation or an academic research institution.
• Proven experience in developing, negotiating and managing complex projects that require liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders and presenting their work in a compelling way.
• Excellent drafting skills and a capacity to produce high-quality analytical and policy oriented work and draft clear and concise reports. 
• Demonstrated capacity to work strategically and creatively, as part of a multicultural team.
• Proven experience in statistical quantitative analysis, data visualization, design and implementation of expert and population surveys would be an advantage.

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 a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
• Knowledge of Spanish or other languages would be an asset.

Closing Date

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 24 December 2024 (CEST).

Contract Duration

• 13- month-fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 6 665.67 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information

• This position is graded PAL5.
• 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.
• Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen in January 2025 and panel interviews are planned for February 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.

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