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 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 Anti-corruption and Integrity in Government Division (ACIG) helps governments design and implement comprehensive public integrity strategies in alignment with the OECD Recommendation on Public Integrity, the OECD Recommendation on Principles for Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying, and the OECD Recommendation on Guidelines for Managing Conflict-of-Interest in the Public Service. To do so, ACIG focuses its work in three areas: (i) anti-corruption efforts, (ii) corruption and fraud risk management, internal control and audit, and (iii) strengthening political integrity. ACIG develops standards and guiding principles, facilitates policy dialogue, generates comparative country data, and assesses and assists countries’ public integrity systems.

ACIG is looking for a Policy Analyst to support the work programme of the Division and carry out the responsibilities below. The individual will report to the Deputy Head of Division.

Main Responsibilities

Research, analysis and drafting

• Deliver high-quality analysis for ACIG's current initiatives providing ongoing support in conducting research and analysis to external audit systems in government.
• Develop tailored policy assessments and recommendations, taking into account country context, good practices and comparative evidence from OECD member and non-member countries.
• Develop practical materials, tools and guidance that governments can use for strengthening their strategies, policies and practices.
• Contribute to drafting reports, presentations and articles aimed at both technical and non-technical audiences.

Portfolio and project management

• Support the implementation of project plans and organisation of fact-finding missions.
• Liaise with country focal points to ensure due completion of data collection and validation process.
• Arrange capacity-building activities, such as workshops and seminars, virtually and in-person.
• Identify and manage external consultants to support the delivery of projects, as needed, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Liaison, representation and dissemination

• Support the planning and implementation of capacity-building activities (e.g. workshops and seminars) on core and emerging topics for auditors and risk managers.
• Participate in fact-finding or other missions to Member countries and non-Member economies, as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Advanced university degree or equivalent qualification in auditing, accounting, public policy, or an equivalent diploma in a related field.

Professional Background

• At least five years of experience working in the area of external auditing, preferably with experience in the public sector (e.g. with a Supreme Audit Institution).
• Experience working with public internal control systems, such as internal audit and risk management functions, fraud prevention or broader corruption issues would be an advantage.
• Experience designing or participating in risk assessments, particularly data-driven approaches would be an advantage.
• Proven track record in presenting highly technical subjects in writing as well as orally to upper management or high-level public officials or a non-expert audience in a compelling manner.
• Proven track record in project management and multi-tasking 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 process: 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 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 7 May 2025 (CEST).

Contract Duration 

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

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 6 852.20 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 and/or video-recorded interviews are foreseen in May 2025, followed by panel interviews in June 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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