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 has earned a leading role in financial and enterprise issues. In line with the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General, the core mission of the OECD’s Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF) is to assist markets to fund inclusive economic growth, and in turn Better Lives, through setting and implementing standards, providing capacity building and technical assistance, acting as a forum for co-operation and collaboration across the OECD Directorates, external stakeholders and International Organisations. DAF’s mission is pursued through five substantive divisions whose teams provide member and partner countries with policy guidance, analysis and support in the areas of competition, anti-corruption, capital markets and financial institutions, international investment and responsible business conduct. 

The Investment Division (INV) is responsible for advising OECD Member and partner governments on international investment law and policy, investment treaties, investment incentives, investment for sustainable development, financing and investment of infrastructure, and foreign direct investment statistics.

DAF/INV is looking for a Junior Policy Analyst with solid drafting skills and knowledge of investment law-related issues to carry out policy and legal analysis and support the work programme of the OECD Investment Committee on sustainable  investment. The selected candidate will support INV’s country and regional work for tasks relating to investment policy and law in non-OECD countries, in particular in the MENA region, in Africa and in Southeast Asia. Investment Policy Reviews and regional programmes on investment reflect the OECD’s mission to help governments enhance their investment climate through policy advice, peer learning and sharing best practices. The selected candidate will also support the design and organization of capacity-building initiatives and peer-learning dialogues on investment and development related issues. The selected candidate will work under the responsibility of the Head of Investment Policy and Capacity Building Team, in co-ordination with the Head and the Deputy Head of the Sustainable Investment Unit.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Research, analysis and drafting

• Collect data and information on policies and regulations related to specific areas of investment and sustainable development.
• Carry out research, collect data and conduct legal analysis on investment and business climates, in particular on investment law and treaties, but also in other areas covered by the Policy Framework for Investment and the FDI Qualities Toolkit.
• Analyse country-level approaches to sustainable investment policy and develop frameworks for regional and international comparisons.
• Draft policy notes and selected chapters related to investment legal frameworks, including for country-specific and regional reviews.
• Organise national and regional peer-learning and capacity-building seminars on investment regulatory issues in developing economies, notably in the MENA region, in Africa and in Southeast Asia.

Operational support, liaison and other tasks

• Liaise with the countries under review, notably with relevant ministries and government agencies and with representatives from civil society and development partners.
• Provide operational support for the preparation of conferences and international dialogue meetings.
• Prepare modules and workshops for capacity building and technical assistance.
• Participate in other forums and workshops on investment policy and other related topics as necessary.
• Present findings of research in OECD events, workshops and committee meetings, as required.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in law, international development, political science or similar relevant studies.

Professional Background

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in the field of investment law.
• Strong substantive knowledge on investment law, treaties, and sustainable development.
• Experience in dealing with government officials and institutions, as well as private sector stakeholders (e.g. business associations, trade unions, NGOs).
• Experience working on the regulation, operation and legal framework of international investment.
• Experience working on investment disputes and arbitration cases
• Knowledge of one or several of the regions covered by the regional programmes on investment.

Tools

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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 1); 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.

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 (e.g. Arabic).  

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 21 October 2024 (CEST).

Contract Duration

• Thirteen-month fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
• Ideal start date: March 2025.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 5,741.55 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information

•  Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant. 

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests are foreseen mid-November 2024 and panel interviews are planned for early December 2024.

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. 

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.