Overview
Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs, ensuring the OECD is at the forefront of global economic policy thinking.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Directorate’s team in shaping and delivering the work programme.
- Support the advancement and delivery of strategic outcomes.
- Ensure the Directorate is at the forefront of international thinking and research.
- Support the Office of the Secretary-General on policy advice.
- Represent the Directorate and the Organisation at meetings.
- Establish and maintain a network of relationships.
- Lead and oversee policy missions.
- Actively manage the Directorate’s human capital.
- Ensure optimal use of resources, skills and knowledge.
- Build and lead a cohesive, multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure effective co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation across the Organisation.
- Adhere to and promote the highest professional standards and ethical principles.
Required Experience
- More than 10 years’ experience in employment, skills, migration and social and health policies.
- Proven record of conducting relations at senior level and within a political decision-making environment.
- Well established professional network and contacts with key actors and stakeholders in relevant international communities.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree (Master or PhD) in economics and or social policy or another relevant discipline.
