Policy Analyst - Economist - Social economy and social innovation

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - OECD

Staff Closes 27 Aug 2026 4 days left

Overview

The role involves undertaking research and analysis on social economy policies, including social entrepreneurship and social innovation, to support governments in improving economic and social well-being.


Key Responsibilities
  • Design, lead, and contribute to analytical and policy-oriented research and case studies on the social economy and social entrepreneurship.
  • Analyse international evidence and data to inform policy analysis.
  • Draft and edit evidence-based assessments and recommendations in policy papers, case studies, and reports.
  • Prepare other documents such as blogs, seminar proceedings, and policy messages.
  • Organise and summarise complex material for specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  • Keep abreast of emerging research, exploratory work, and evolving policies.
  • Provide strategic input into the Committee on Local Employment and Economic Developpement (DC LEED) and contribute to its implementation.
  • Conduct and contribute to country-level projects involving research, policy reviews, peer learning, and capacity building.
  • Manage staff and consultants, ensuring timely delivery of quality outputs.
  • Work collaboratively with other divisions and directorates on horizontal initiatives.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of meetings and workshops.
  • Contribute to and oversee the preparation of presentations, speeches, briefings, and press releases.
  • Actively support fundraising efforts, including drafting project proposals.
  • Supervise the work of junior staff, interns, and consultants.
  • Support the activities of the Social Economy Unit, including organising webinars and events.
  • Establish and maintain contacts with high-level representatives and stakeholders.
  • Represent the OECD Secretariat at international conferences.
  • Collaborate on horizontal and multidisciplinary projects.
  • Provide general support to the activities of the Division.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of three, but preferably at least five years of professional experience, acquired in an international organisation, a national or subnational government, or in a university or related research institution.
  • Good knowledge of the OECD’s substantive work, especially related to the social economy.
  • Excellent policy research and analytical skills proven by prior substantive contributions.
  • Proven ability to draft analytical and policy-relevant reports and papers.
  • Proven experience in dealing with stakeholders, including representatives of local or national governments.
  • Ability to make and deliver effective presentations to policymakers, expert and non-expert audiences.
Qualifications

An advanced university degree in a relevant area such as economics, public policy, social sciences, or a related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
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.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of additional languages would be an asset.
Contract Duration
Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Monthly salary starts at 6 975.54 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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