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 OECD has a key role in the global governance architecture. It strengthens, within its mandate, the rules-based international order by developing standards promoting well-being and opportunity for all. The OECD will continue to develop evidence-based analysis in support of policies to build stronger, more sustainable and more inclusive economies.

The Office of the Secretary-General (OSG) supports the Secretary-General in implementing his vision and priorities for the Organisation in:

• Promoting policies to secure strong, sustainable, inclusive and resilient economic development and growth.
• Providing global leadership on climate action to help secure global net zero by 2050 by facilitating the diffusion of evidence based best policy practice and improved international cooperation.
• Seizing all the opportunities of the digital transformation and AI while mitigating and better managing all of the evolving associated risks and disruptions.
• Promoting well-functioning global markets and a global level playing field with a rules-based trading system in good working order.
• Advancing OECD standards through membership and partnerships and a sound approach to sustainable development.

We provide high quality advice and support to the Secretary-General to achieve a coordinated and innovative approach to the development and implementation of the OECD’s work. We do this by forming timely and well-founded advice, consulting and coordinating with Members, with Deputy Secretaries, and across Directorates, and fostering a high functioning organisation.

OSG is looking for a Junior Professional Officer to assist in delivering the work programme and support the OSG Management Team as needed. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Policy.

Main Responsibilities

Analysis and Drafting

• Assist in preparing briefings, talking points and speeches for the Secretary-General, including for missions.
• Consolidate input received from directorates, and revise style and substance to ensure effective, whole-of-organisation messaging for speeches, interviews, articles, press releases, social media and other corporate documents and publications.
• Keep abreast of developments within OECD and the global political and economic agenda.

Liaison with Directorates and Delegations

• Engage with a talented, highly committed team of professional staff, in a vibrant, fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Liaise with staff in directorates and ensure familiarity with key OECD initiatives and processes.
• Liaise with delegations and other stakeholders to coordinate specific elements of the agenda of the SG’s missions and to ensure optimal preparation and content of the programme for official visits.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in a subject of relevance to the areas of work at the OECD, including economics, social affairs, trade, agriculture, development, education, employment, environment, finance, law, fiscal affairs, statistics and public policy.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills demonstrated by academic achievement.

Professional Background

• A minimum of two years of experience related to the field of work at the OECD. Experience in working for an international or national administration, a private company or a research institute.
• Expertise in policy analysis and data collection would be an advantage, as would be the experience of formulating and implementing policies in an OECD country.
• Experience in drafting policy papers or reports, and an ability to translate technical information into clear, concise, and policy relevant messages.
• Experience with drafting materials for senior officials is desirable.
• Experience with the organisation of meetings, workshops and conferences is desirable.

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 requirements

• Korean citizenship
• Fluency in Korean and English
• Completion of university with a Master’s degree
• Certificate of English proficiency test: Applicants should score a minimum of (i) TOEFL iBT 100 or (ii) TEPS 430 or (iii) IELTS 7 or (iv) TOEIC 900
  - TOEFL ‘Home Edition’ score is accepted while ‘MyBest Scores’ are not accepted
  - IELTS General Training and Academic test are both accepted
  - Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date
• Not older than 32 years of age as of 31 December 2026 (born after 1 January 1994). The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended accordingly: one year will be extended for those who served for less than one year; two years will be extended for those who served for more than one year and less than two years; three years will be extended for those who served for two years or more.
• Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it. Those who will be discharged from military service in the year of the application may also apply.
• Applicants can apply for a maximum of two JPO positions sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea during the year of application.

Documents to be submitted as part of your application*:

• A complete application and motivation letter in English
• A scanned copy of applicant’s Resident Register in English, issued by the Korean Government
• A copy of Master’s degree certificate in English
• A copy of English proficiency test certificate
• Scanned copies of Certificate of Employment, including information such as the period of employment, organization, department/unit, position/title, and duties/ responsibilities in English (Applicants are required to submit supporting documents for all professional experience listed in the application.)
• Only for male applicants who have completed the national military service:
  A certificate of Korean Military Service in English. The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the Military Service Law.
• Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of a certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial translation in English
• Only for persons with disability: A scanned copy of a certificate of person with disability issued in Korean and English

*Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email instructing you to upload the required documents.

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 1); 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.

Contract Duration

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

Closing Date

• Applications should reach us no later than midnight CEST 26 June 2026. 

Expected Entry on Duty

• November – December 2026

What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary starting from 6,008 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.

For general information on the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea, please visit the website of the International Organizations Recruitment Center, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea: https://UNrecruit.mofa.go.kr