Overview

The role involves contributing to the OECD's work supporting developing countries in developing effective tax systems to support the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The successful candidates will report to a Senior policy analyst/adviser.

Tasks Summary

• Support the development of research and analysis on the needs of developing countries and existing best practices in international tax and the role of tax in realising SDGs.
• Contribute to drafting country-specific notes on the implementation status of international tax standards for developing countries.
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of support to developing countries, including statistics analysis.
• Undertake research and analytical work to prepare policy briefs, background papers, press releases, and other documents.
• Prepare ad-hoc technical briefs and talking points for high-level meetings.
• Support the design, planning and delivery of outreach and technical assistance programmes for developing countries.
• Contribute to the work on tax and development, including assisting with the organisation/coordination of meetings and events, drafting publications, and collecting data.
• Support the planning and preparation of regional events.
• Liaise with and work in close collaboration with developing country governments, academia, the private sector, and other international organisations.
• Contribute to updating communication materials and drafting summaries from meetings.
• Support communications with other CTPA divisions and OECD directorates.
• Promote the OECD’s work externally through participation in meetings and events.
• Undertake missions in support of senior experts, as required.
• Undertake other related tasks and contribute to the work of CTPA.

Experience Requirements

• One to two years’ experience in public policy development, international tax law or administration.
• Experience working with or for governments, regional bodies or international organisations.
• Experience supporting policy analysis, data collection, drafting or research tasks.
• Experience in carrying out research on country’s tax systems and developing capacity-building programmes for developing countries would be an asset.
• A good understanding of international co-operation, development issues or public finance/taxation would be an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• An advanced university degree, or equivalent, in law, economics or other relevant disciplines (e.g. social sciences), preferably with a specialisation in taxation, taxation policy and/or development and international cooperation.

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 other languages, including Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Ukrainian would be an asset.

Contract Duration: • 18 month fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: • Monthly salary starts at 5 279 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.