The Organization 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 Global Relations and Cooperation Directorate (GRC) supports the implementation of the Secretary General’s strategic orientations by co-ordinating the Organisation’s relations with partner countries and with other international organisations. It advises the Office of the Secretary-General and other OECD Directorates on how to strengthen co-operation with key partner countries, regions and organisations. GRC also serves the OECD External Relations Committee (ERC), working with members to help them reach consensus on global relations priorities and ensuring that relevant partners are effectively engaged in the Organisation’s work.
GRC is looking for a Policy Analyst to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in the MEA Division, with a focus on inclusive and sustainable economic development, the political economy of reforms, and global governance processes. This role requires technical expertise in economics, finance, or law, with a strong orientation towards research, analysis, and strategic policy advice. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Head of Division and collaborate with OECD Directorates and external stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities
Management and Coordination
Lead the MEA Strategic Coordination Unit to ensure timely and high-quality contributions to requests from the Office of the Secretary-General (OSG), Directorate for Operations (DO), and MEA.
Provide strategic advice on the development of the OECD-Africa partnership.
Represent the Division in meetings, conferences, and external engagements.
Oversee the preparation and follow-up of visits and meetings for OECD senior officials.
Manage and mentor junior staff, providing guidance, setting objectives, and fostering professional development.
Programme Management and Coordination
Lead the coordination and implementation of the OECD-Egypt Country Programme (ECP), ensuring impact-driven results and measurable outcomes.
Liaise with Egyptian stakeholders, OECD Directorates, and other international organisations to create synergies and define joint actions.
Drive the implementation of the ECP’s components, including women’s economic empowerment, SMEs, anti-corruption, and informality.
Prepare and deliver progress reports, inputs for the ERC, and other documentation.
Organise and manage key events and meetings, including bi-annual coordination committees.
Women’s Economic Empowerment Portfolio
Lead the MENA-OECD Women’s Economic Empowerment Forum, fostering high-level political commitment.
Oversee the EU-OECD regional programme on access to finance for women entrepreneurs across Southern Mediterranean economies.
Manage women’s empowerment initiatives within various country programmes, ensuring integrated results and stakeholder alignment.
Identify new opportunities and maintain effective donor communication.
Technical Leadership and Strategic Advice
Provide strategic direction and content-related advice to the Head of Division.
Contribute to the development of innovative analytical techniques and policy advice.
Represent the MEA Division in ERC discussions and other strategic forums.
Oversee budget and project management, ensuring efficiency and alignment with organisational goals.
Engage with external professional bodies and contribute to broader publication efforts.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
An advanced university degree in law, economics, economic development, public policy or international relations.
Professional Background
A minimum of five years’ relevant experience in the field of region-specific economic and policy analysis and advice.
Knowledge of the economic and policy context of one of the countries or regions indicated above.
Experience of working in a national and/or international administration 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 3); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 3); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 3).
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 is scheduled to be filled with a starting date of July 1st, 2025, and applications should reach us no later than midnight February 9th, 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
Open-ended appointment,
What the OECD offers
Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 9610.74 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Selection Process
For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.
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