Policy Analyst, Paris, France Organization: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Country: France City: Paris Office: OECD in Paris, France 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. Non-UN organization jobs 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. The Directorate for Public Governance (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 Public Management and Budgeting Division (GOV/PMB) assists countries to improve the performance of their public sector. Guided by good governance principles and sustainable fiscal objectives, it helps countries achieve policy goals through arrangements that allocate budgets to priority areas, organise institutions to deliver, and develop workforce and leadership skills. The work within the Division places a strong emphasis on strategy and the delivery of results. It employs a diverse team of expert practitioners who work in a supportive and dynamic environment that is responsive to the needs of member and partner countries. The Division is committed to helping countries optimally manage financial and human resources in a transparent and accountable manner. To further these objectives, it supports the Committee of Senior Budget Officials (SBO) and the Public Governance Committee (PGC). To support its work, the Division is looking for Policy Analysts. The selected candidates will have a passion for supporting countries in advancing their public management and budgeting reform agenda. Job Description Main Responsibilities Research, Analysis and Drafting Conduct and lead research and analysis on key budgeting and public management issues, including country-specific policy challenges and reform initiatives.Assist in supervising the development of international good practice guidelines and comparative indicators.Contribute to OECD thematic studies and country reviews, including the formulation of policy assessments and recommendations.Provide support to countries to advance implementation of OECD recommendations and national reform initiatives.Deliver clear, concise contributions to reports for consideration by OECD committees as well as policy briefs and other communications aimed at policymakers and wider audiences Liaison, Dissemination and Representation Develop and maintain working relations with senior officials in national administrations and international organisations, as well as colleagues across the OECD. Actively engage in the dissemination of policy recommendations through a variety of channels and supports, targeting the audiences that will promote maximum impact.Prepare and deliver relevant and timely presentations at conferences and other events.Participate in missions to member and partner countries as required. Keep abreast of policy issues and general developments in the area of public governance. Qualifications Ideal Candidate Profile Academic Background An advanced university degree in public management/administration, economics, law or other relevant field. Professional Background A minimum of three to five years professional experience in the field of budgeting and public management.Experience in a national administration or an international organisation would be an asset. Good organizational skills, ability to work effectively on the basis of general instructions and with minimum supervision.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teams. 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 another language would be an asset. Additional Information Closing Date This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 4 January 2026 11:59 PM (Paris time). Contract Duration This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions. The appointment type will be determined based on the needs of the Directorate and will be confirmed when an offer of employment is made to the selected candidate.