Policy Analysts

Job 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 Public Governance Directorate (GOV) supports countries to promote good governance through more strategic, agile and action-oriented public sectors that improve the functioning of national economies and support growth. For further information, please consult our website through the following link http://www.oecd.org/governance/.

GOV is launching a recruitment campaign for Policy Analysts in the Regulatory Policy Division. The Regulatory Policy Division (REG) serves as the Secretariat of the Regulatory Policy Committee and carries out its programme of work. REG works with member and non-member countries to support the implementation of good regulatory practices.

GOV/REG is looking for policy analyst for a project focusing on indicators of food fortification regulation. Large-scale food fortification is the practice of adding minerals or vitamins to commonly consumed foods such as salt, flours, oil, or rice during industrial processing to increase their nutritional value. It aims to reduce morbidities caused by micronutrient deficiencies such as the prevalence of neural tube birth defects or goitre. The right regulations and their implementation are at the core of realising public health benefits of food fortification and avoiding at the same time adverse effects.

Main Responsibilities

Research, Policy Analysis and Drafting

• Conduct research and qualitative and quantitative analysis to contribute substantively to the reviews at the national and/or subnational levels and in the area of food fortification regulation.

• Contribute to the development of the indicators of food fortification regulations.
• Collect, analyse and process data on food fortification regulations in OECD and non-OECD countries.

• Formulate sound policy assessments and proposals, taking into account good practices, comparative data, benchmarks and indicators in OECD countries.

• Collaborate, within the Organisation, on multi-disciplinary horizontal work.

• Develop materials and tools based on comparative analysis, data and indicators that policy makers can use for benchmarking their strategies, policies and practices.

Co-ordination and Management

• Ensure timeliness and a high level of analytical and editorial quality in the preparation and publication of OECD documents.

• Co-ordinate effectively specific country projects in liaison with the head of unit.

• Contribute to the overall development and help with the implementation of the Division’s Programme of Work.

• Effectively contribute to the work in multidisciplinary teams of experts and/or peer review processes.

Liaison, Dissemination and Representation

• Assist in the preparation of missions, international workshops and other peer-driven capacity-building initiatives in specific countries, including provision of operational and logistical support

• Liaise with country officials

• Represent the Division at meetings and conferences involving policy makers and practitioners and representatives of Civil Society Organisations.

• Establish and maintain professional contacts and build networks with officials in national administrations, researchers, CSOs, other international organisations, and member country Delegations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree (Master level) in public administration, public policy, economics, political economy, public law or a related discipline.

Professional Background

• A minimum of three years of experience in research and analysis in the domain of regulatory policy (i.e. regulatory reform, regulatory systems and delivery, etc.) or food safety in a national government, academic institution, civil society organisation and/or an international institution.
• Experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders, organisation of events and missions, horizontal activities in an international context.
• Experience in dealing with policy makers and administrative authorities at national and local levels.
• Proven track record in presenting highly technical subject, in writing as well as orally, to high level officials and opinion leaders.
• Experience with cross-country comparable policy indicators and scorecards would be an asset
• Experience related to food regulation, regulatory reform and inspection systems including in developing countries would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills so as to communicate technical and complex issues clearly and concisely in a compelling manner to a wide range of audiences
• A proven capacity to produce papers, including for publication, that are cogent, concise and in a style attractive and accessible to senior officials working in a highly political environment

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
• Good working knowledge of the other official language. Knowledge of other OECD languages would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills so as to communicate technical and complex issues clearly and concisely in a compelling manner to a wide range of audiences
• A proven capacity to produce papers, including for publication, that are cogent, concise and in a style attractive and accessible to senior officials working in a highly political environment

Core Competencies

• For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Analytical thinking, Drafting skills, Flexible thinking, Teamwork, Diplomatic sensitivity, Strategic networking, and Strategic thinking
• Ability and experience in helping coordinate expert teams, manage senior experts, mentor junior team members, etc.

Closing: 09 30 2022