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The Statistics and Data Directorate

The Statistics and Data Directorate (SDD) (www.oecd.org/sdd) provides statistics and data on a comparable basis and from a variety of sources to analysts, policy makers and members of civil society. SDD also develops new metrics and innovative digital tools to address emerging policy issues, leads the development of international statistical standards, advances statistical methodology and co-ordinates statistical and data-related activities within the Organisation and with other international organisations. The Directorate currently employs more than 90 staff members who support statistical work across a broad range of policy areas.

SDD is looking for a Data Analyst who will contribute to its OECD-wide work on short-term economic indicators. He/she will report to a Senior Manager or a Team Leader in SDD’s Trade and Productivity Statistics Division (TPS).

Main Responsibilities

Contribute to the work of the team on short-term indicators and the TPS division.

• Contribute to the revamping of the Composite Leading Indicators (CLIs), including identifying and implementing changes to the methodology and setting up an automatic process for regular updates of the CLIs.
• Update databases maintained by the short-term team, including financial and monetary statistics, business and consumer tendency surveys and real economic indicators.
• Contribute to the re-engineering of the data factory, aiming at modernising the data collection, as appropriate.
• Keep abreast on the literature on business cycles and seasonal adjustments.
• Update the Dashboard of short-term indicators and associated communication as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of tools, products, presentations and other communication materials, to disseminate data, indicators, and analytical results.

Communication, liaison and other duties

• Liaise with countries, other international organisations and other experts in the OECD and act as a focal point for countries on the maintenance, updating and further development of relevant databases.
• Represent the OECD in international meetings, attend webinars and internal meetings to present OECD work and share insights.
• Contribute to the organisation of technical workshops.
• Contribute to other data-related or analytical projects that may arise within the biennium.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree or equivalent qualification in statistics, econometrics, economics or a related field. A PhD would be an advantage.

Professional Background

• At least two years of relevant experience in working in the production of policy-relevant statistics or in undertaking  in-depth empirical analysis gained in national administration, research organisation and/or international organisation.
• Good knowledge of the literature on business cycles.
• Experience in undertaking econometrics/machine learning analysis and in developing appropriate analysis to strengthen the evidence base. Experience in webscarpping or network analysis would also be an asset.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Experience with data visualisation and in summarising complex datasets to communicate key messages to non-expert audiences would be an advantage.

Tools

• Excellent programming skills (e.g. Python and R).
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Good knowledge of visualisation tools (Power BI, R Shiny, OECD Chart Builder) 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 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• 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.

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 31 October 2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

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

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 5,902 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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• 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.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions. 

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

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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