Policy Analyst

Il y a 2 mois

Paris, France OECD-OCDE Temps plein
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, improving quality and outcomes of healthcare and public health, effective use of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, effective and efficient health-care systems and good management of migration flows.

Skills

ELS is looking for several Policy Analyst(s) with a proven track record working in the areas of Health and Employment, Skills and Social Affairs. Successful applicants will work on various projects in a dynamic team of economists, policy experts and statisticians to develop policy advice on at least one of the following areas:

  • Health and healthcare

Improving the performance of health systems, through work on one or more of the following topics: Measuring health systems performance; Healthcare Quality and outcomes; Public health and prevention policies; Health financing, health system resilience and value for money; Human resources for health; Digital health, data governance and artificial intelligence; Pharmaceutical policies and genomics; Long-term care and integrated care.

  • Employment, Skills and Social Affairs Improving the performance of labour markets, employment services, social and migration policy and skills systemsthrough work on one or more of the following topics: the design, implementation and evaluation of employment, skills, migration and integration policies; the analysis of sickness and disability policies; research on adult skills and evolving labour market needs; the future of work, social policy and AI; as well as work on social protection systems and financing, family and youth policies and other social policy topics.

Candidates should have a strong background in applying economic concepts to one or more of the following: health systems, and employment, skills and social policies. Experience in managing projects, and a proven ability to plan and deliver work effectively. They will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues across their Division and Directorate. They will work on a number of projects, reflecting country policy interests and the programme of work of the Directorate. Successful candidates will work in teams within the relevant Division, and will be supervised by a Senior Policy Analyst.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Research, Analysis And Drafting

  • Carry out high quality economic and policy analysis in the respective areas, including supporting cross-disciplinary and comparative analysis and the development of policy recommendations, reports, policy briefs and other deliverables.
  • 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.
  • Conduct statistical analysis to explain key differences in outcomes across countries. For some positions, advanced data analysis skills will be required.
  • Seek innovative approaches to address policy challenges in the labour market and society.
  • Oversee the work of more junior staff, provide feedback and guidance, as applicable to each project.