Senior Policy Analyst(S)

**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.

In line with the strategic objectives of the Secretary-General, the Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs (ELS) is the focal point for OECD work on building more cohesive and healthier societies through policy advice related to quality jobs, continuous investment in human capital, reduction in poverty and exclusion, better health-care systems, good management of migration flows and the integration of immigrants and their children.

ELS is looking for several Senior Policy Analysts able to work on various projects in the following Divisions: Employability Division, Skills and Future Readiness Division, and Social Policy Division. Successful applicants will work in a dynamic team of economists, policy experts and statisticians to develop policy advice on how to improve the performance of labour markets, employment services, social policy and skills systems. They will work on a number of projects, reflecting country policy interests and the programme of work of the Directorate.
- Design, implementation and impact evaluation of active labour market policies
- Functioning of public employment services
- Desing and implementation of adult learning policies
- Analysis of adult skills and evolving labour market needs
- Social Policy

**Job Description** Main Responsibilities**

Management and Co-ordination
- Lead the design and implementation of projects.
- Manage projects and activities, including ensuring timely delivery of quality outputs
- Supervise the work of a multicultural team; set objectives, allocate tasks and set deadlines; monitor progress; provide guidance and advice.
- Communicate policy recommendations and provide support for their implementation.
- Support the Head of Division in the identification of strategic and forward-looking activities and projects aligned with the Organisation strategic priorities.
- Actively support the Head of Division’s fundraising efforts, including through identification of potential donors and engagement with them, drafting of project proposals and strengthening networks.

Research, analysis and drafting:

- Carry out high quality economic and policy analysis in the aforementioned areas, including supporting cross-disciplinary and comparative analysis and the development of policy recommendations, reports, policy briefs and other deliverables.
- Supervise, guide and contribute to the preparation of reports, flagship publications and country reviews, including contributing to the development of data sources and of new comparative indicators, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Prepare other high-quality documents, including working papers, policy briefs, policy papers, blogs, seminar proceedings, and policy messages based on research and relevant published material.
- Contribute to the development of practical tools, including policy toolkits to support the implementation of OECD recommendations, and facilitate the sharing and dissemination of information through innovative ways.
- Supervise the development of statistical analysis to explain key differences in outcomes across countries.
- Seek innovative approaches to address policy challenges in the labour market and society.

Co-ordination, representation and liaison:

- Participate, as required, in horizontal and multidisciplinary projects and activities of the relevant Division and the OECD. Liaise with other OECD Directorates and with experts.
- Contribute to the organisation of, and participate in, meetings of national government delegates, as well as experts from the private sector, civil society, global community and academia in connection with the Organisation’s work programme in the above areas.
- Establish new networks and strengthen existing collaboration with policy makers, working parties, delegations and outside experts and international institutions to create synergies and increase the impact of the Directorate’s work.
- Support the external visibility of the Directorate and its products, including through communication activies and by organising, participating and presenting work at high-level meeting, conferences, workshops and webinars, and co-ordinate high-le