Company Description
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’s staff ethics framework is grounded in the Staff Regulations, Rules and Instructions Applicable to Officials of the Organisation (Title II), and is complemented by the Code of Conduct for OECD Officials. In his strive to continuously improve the Organisation’s culture of integrity, the Secretary-General of the OECD has established an Ethics Office, the mandate of which is set out in the Decision of the Secretary-General on the role and functions of the Head of Ethics, keeping the OECD at the forefront of professional ethical and integrity.
The Ethics Office supports implementation of the OECD’s ethics framework, advises staff, managers and the Secretary-General on the ethical standards of the Organisation, leads communication and training efforts to raise awareness of the OECD’s ethics framework, oversees and supports the Organisation’s Whistleblower Protection Policy, and provides comprehensive reporting on ethics related activities to the Secretary-General. The OECD is looking for an Ethics Advisor with relevant substantive background, to be part of the Ethics Office in the OECD. The Ethics Advisor will report directly to the Head of Ethics.
Job Description
- Assist the Head of Ethics in providing advice to management and OECD staff members on ethics related issues, conflicts of interest, external activities of staff, gifts and benefits and any other relevant matters as may be requested by the Head of Ethics.
- Prepare drafts of strictly confidential advice and guidance in response to individual requests, in particular, in response to requests for approvals of external activities submitted to HRM and subsequently shared with the Head of Ethics by the Head of HRM, as well as requests for guidance on external activities from the directorates and other parts of the Organisation.
- Assist the Head of Ethics in developing effective internal written communication tools as part of an awareness and outreach campaign, to raise awareness and understanding amongst OECD staff members at all levels for applicable standards of conduct as well as the role and functions of the Head of Ethics.
- Support substantive aspects of training, awareness and outreach events amongst OECD staff members of all levels for applicable standards of conduct as well as the role and functions of the Head of Ethics.
- Support development of training materials for in-person and online ethics training courses.
- Support substantive aspects of the Ethics function’s policy development role, for instance by carrying out benchmarking studies amongst other international organisations or by preparing drafts of policies and underlying policy explanatory papers, as well as drafts of related amendments to different parts of the Staff Regulations, Rules and Instructions.
- Mentor less experienced colleagues as may be requested by the Head of Ethics.
- Perform such other tasks as many be required to support the mandate of the Head of Ethics.
Qualifications
Academic Background
- Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, human resources or another related field.
Professional Background
- At minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in drafting and oral communications skills with a background in public governance, human resources or law.
- Demonstrated prior relevant exposure to substantive aspects of the Ethics framework or similar standards of conduct in an international organisation or a multilateral development bank.
- Proven experience in providing confidential advice and guidance on ethics-related issues, conflicts of interest, external activities, gifts and benefits, and other relevant matters.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex regulations and policies.
- Experience in developing and delivering training programmes and awareness campaigns
- Familiarity with policy development processes, including conducting benchmarking studies and drafting policy documents.
- Ability to mentor and support less experienced colleagues effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
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).
- 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.
- Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Additional Information
Closing Date
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 on 04 January 2026 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
- Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
What the OECD offers
- Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 6 852 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.
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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