Overview
The role involves carrying out economic and econometric analyses, drafting papers on diverse policy issues, and contributing to the Economics Department's Programme of Work. The selected candidate will work under supervision and interact with various stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out cross-country or single-country economic and econometric analyses of issues of current policy relevance.
- Contribute to the semi-annual forecasting round of the Department.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of the analytical apparatus of the Department.
- Draft reports and articles on economic developments and policy issues.
- Prepare draft press releases on specific subjects, as required.
- Work collaboratively with data scientists, statisticians and/or trainees, providing them with guidance as needed.
- Foster collaboration among the relevant policy communities.
- Represent the Department at inter-Directorate level meetings, when required.
- Maintain contacts with officials in national administrations, other international organisations and country Delegations.
- Keep informed of economic policy developments and latest research.
- Participate in missions to Member countries and some non-Member economies, as required, including to conferences.
- Disseminate working papers and OECD work to a wide array of audiences.
- Develop social media communications to effectively promote ECO’s work.
Required Experience
At least five years' experience in applied economic research and policy analysis, preferably acquired in an international organisation, government ministry, central bank, academia, relevant private sector organisations, NGO, think tanks or similar. Proven experience in carrying out applied technical and policy-oriented research. A good publication record as well as experience in one or more areas relevant to the Economics Department's work (including macroeconomics, fiscal policy, structural reforms, labour markets, environmental economics or political economy), would be considered an asset.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (Masters, PhD), in economics or econometrics or related field.
