Policy Analyst

Company Description The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprising 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. Job Description Monitor and analyze political and economic developments in the LAC region, providing strategic assessments to inform OECD's engagement in the country. Help in the creation of a Scoreboard with key indicators for the region to support the implementation of policy recommendations and Action Plans. Help identify policy reform options, recommendations and roadmaps for reform implementation, based on OECD good practice through country‑specific and regional projects. Contribute to policy reports, briefing notes, speeches, internal briefings, talking points and official letters and provide colleagues with necessary background information and context for their work. Provide feedback and inputs to OECD publications, ensuring alignment with LAC's policy landscape and stakeholder priorities. Provide relevant background information to help inform strategic decisions regarding engagement with non‑Member countries and OECD donors. Oversee and support the preparation of presentations, talking points, and communication materials for key OECD meetings and donor coordination events. Keep abreast of ongoing work in the Organisation relating to the regional work of the Division, as well as reports and analyses published by news media, governments and international organisations that are relevant to the programme of work. Stakeholder Engagement and Representation Expand and maintain high‑level engagement with key stakeholders, including international organisations, donor countries, and ministries, ensuring strong collaboration in OECD's work in the region. Support the conceptualisation and organisation of high‑level events, such as ministerial meetings and regional policy networks. Assist in the preparation of missions, international workshops and other peer‑driven capacity‑building initiatives. Co‑ordination Assist in the planning and organisation of meetings and missions relating to the OECD LAC Regional Programme, the implementation of the Strategic Framework for LAC, including cooperation with selected countries and subregions. Support logistical and substantive preparation for OECD missions to LAC, ensuring high‑level engagement with relevant stakeholders. Identify opportunities to enhance the visibility and relevance of the OECD work with the region through communications and engagement strategies. Take notes in meetings, prepare draft summary records, presentations, briefing notes, prepare and edit reports, carry out background research and present findings as required. Undertake other co‑ordination tasks in the Division as needed. Qualifications Academic Background: An advanced university degree in economics, economic development, public policy, international relations and politics, law or equivalent. Professional Background: At least 2 years' relevant professional experience dealing with policies / regions referenced above. Knowledge of the economic and policy context of the region. Good experience in drafting documents and working with data. Experience of working in a multinational team with high autonomy. OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring process: 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). 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 Spanish and / or Portuguese would be an advantage. Additional Information Contract Duration: 12‑month fixed‑term appointment. Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 91,609 MXN in Mexico, plus allowances based on eligibility. Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Important: Please note that from 1 July all Official appointments will be made under the OECD's new contractual modalities. Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work. Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life. Closing Date This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 14 December (Paris time). #J-18808-Ljbffr