Senior Communications Advisor

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - OECD

Staff Closes 08 May 2026 7 days left

Overview

The role supports strategic analysis and evaluation for effective OECD communications, providing high-level analytical and strategic advice to inform organisational decision-making and strengthen communications practices.


Key Responsibilities
  • Synthesise complex analysis into clear strategic insights and practical guidance.
  • Deepen understanding of OECD’s audiences and the external communications environment.
  • Ensure robustness and strategic relevance of analytical frameworks.
  • Contribute to strategic planning by identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities.
  • Oversee key corporate deliverables assessing communications performance.
  • Help guide the development of organisational frameworks for evaluation.
  • Identify strategic lessons from performance analysis.
  • Advise on communications performance, reputational risks, and strategic priorities.
  • Coordinate cross-divisional initiatives.
  • Build strong working relationships with communications teams and stakeholders.
Required Experience

At least 8 years’ progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, policy advisory, impact/evaluation or institutional strategy roles, including experience advising senior leadership. Experience in communications evaluation or strategic analysis. Experience supporting senior leadership through strategic analysis, reporting or institutional planning. Familiarity with international policy environments or multilateral organisations would be an advantage. Proven capabilities to deliver clear and compelling written and oral presentations, and translate complex material into actionable recommendations. Sound judgement in politically sensitive or complex institutional environments. Strategic mindset combining long-term vision and practical implementation. Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships across functional teams in a multicultural environment. Ability to supervise and motivate staff. Proven experience of leading and influencing the strategic direction of diverse stakeholder groups. Familiarity with tools supporting communications analytics, audience insights and performance evaluation (e.g. web analytics, SEO/GEO, social listening, data visualisation) would be an advantage.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in communications, public policy, political science, international relations, 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 other languages would be an asset.
Contract Duration
Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.
Work Modality
hybrid mode
Remuneration
Monthly salary starts at 9 401 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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