Policy Analyst - Global Science Forum

Job Description

Main responsibilities

Analysis, research and management

• Scope work areas to develop terms of reference for projects. This will involve consulting with donors and national experts, and desktop analysis of data and information from OECD and other relevant sources.
• Lead the implementation of projects. This will involve establishing and working with an International Expert Group, conducting survey work and interviews and organising and moderating on-line and in-person seminars and workshops.
• Design policy frameworks or toolkits and drafting policy reports and briefs in line with countries’ interest. 
• Present work to GSF, CSTP and other OECD bodies, as appropriate, and work with Members to build consensus and ensure their approval for project outputs.       

Liaison and co-ordination

• Liaise with other parts of STP to ensure that the work is aligned with the CSTP Programme of Work and other ongoing projects and contributes to the overall STI priorities.
• Liaise with other STI divisions and OECD Directorates and leverage mutual interests.
• Work closely with experts, delegates and government officials from GSF member countries and liaise with other relevant international bodies.
• Actively participate in activities to maximize the awareness and uptake of the GSF work through close co-operation with CSTP, other Divisions of the STI directorate, other OECD directorates, and appropriate entities outside the OECD. Act as the STP/STI expert in this subject area.
• Promote and proactively disseminate the work of GSF and CSTP, including the judicious use of social media tools and active participation in relevant meetings and seminars.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate profile

Academic Background

• A university degree in natural or social sciences or humanities and a postgraduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant area for science and innovation policy.  A PhD would be an advantage.

Professional Background

• Minimum of five years’ experience of policy analysis in the field of science and/or higher education policy acquired in a national or local administration and/or an international organisation.
• Substantive knowledge and experience of working in GSF priority areas.
• Proven capacity for analytical and policy-oriented work, ability to conduct research assignments and synthesise policy-oriented issues for intergovernmental audiences.

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.

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.

Additional Information

Contract duration

• 24-month fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 on 16 September 2026 (Paris time).

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 8,098 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.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions. 

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

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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