Company Description

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

Centre for Tax Policy and Administration

The OECD has earned a leading role in international tax issues. The Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTPA) is the focal point for the OECD’s work on all taxation issues, both international and domestic, and it works to advance the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General, ensuring impact of the OECD tax work in the international governance architecture. The CTPA collaborates with other parts of the Organisation on issues such as the digitalisation of the global economy, tax and climate change, tax and inclusive growth, and the impact of taxation on labour markets and several other multidisciplinary projects. The CTPA also provides the analytical support to the OECD’s Committee on Fiscal Affairs, which consists of senior tax policy and administration officials from OECD countries, Associate and Partner countries and other international and regional tax organisations. It also supports the work of the Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), with more than 145 member countries and jurisdictions, and the Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches. Through its work, the CTPA enhances the OECD’s global role in standard-setting, building knowledge, communicating with the world and interacting with governments and stakeholders from around the world to inform and influence policy making in the tax area.

The BEPS Action 14 report – Making Dispute Resolution Mechanisms More Effective mandated the Secretariat of the Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) and its Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP) Forum to conduct peer reviews and monitoring on the implementation of the Action 14 minimum standard based on terms of reference and a methodology developed jointly with the CFA’s Working Party 1.

The CTPA is looking for a Senior Adviser to work in the Tax Administration and VAT Division (CTPA/TAV) to lead, manage and supervise the work of the FTA MAP Forum Secretariat within the Tax Certainty Unit. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of the TAV Division.

The vacancy is open to nationals of countries and jurisdictions participating in the Inclusive Framework on BEPS (see link for full list of members).

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Leading, monitoring and drafting

• Lead, plan and supervise the work on advancing the tax certainty agenda with a particular focus on MAP and APAs.
• Monitor and analyse current and upcoming developments in relation to the work on MAP, dispute resolution and dispute prevention.
• Provide analytical and strategic input for the discussions of the FTA MAP Forum.
• Review and provide guidance to the team for the drafting of MAP Peer review reports.
• Plan and supervise the production of the MAP and APA Statistics and other publications related to MAP and APAs
• Lead the development and implementation of tools to provide greater tax certainty regarding the wider tax certainty agenda, including the work done at the FTA level
• Contribute to other work of the TAV Division and the CTPA when required.

Co-ordination, liaison and representation

• Establish timelines, milestones and lists of deliverables for the various reports and meetings.
• Co-ordinate the organisation and preparation for the meetings of the FTA MAP Forum.
• Liaise with delegates, and seek input from relevant stakeholders, in the preparation of the Peer review reports.
• Liaise with other relevant CTPA Divisions and other subsidiary bodies of the CFA to ensure co-ordination among the different areas of work.
• Present, discuss and explain the OECD’s work in the area of MAP and APAs at meetings, seminars, conferences and briefings.
• Organise and lead capacity building efforts in the MAP and APA space.

Management

• Manage and motivate the team working in the Tax Certainty Unit to deliver high quality results and contribute to their professional development.
• Oversee efficient budget and project management.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree or equivalent in taxation, economics, business, accounting or law.

Professional Background

• At least eight years’ professional experience in a tax administration, Ministry of Finance, financial institution, law or accounting firm.
• Experience of dealing with MAP and APA is desired.
• Proven experience in presenting complex issues at meetings and conferences.
• Very good knowledge of OECD instruments and standards in the tax area.
• Very good knowledge of transfer pricing dispute resolution mechanisms and processes.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 3); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 3); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 3).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• 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.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight Monday 9 June 23h59 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 24 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 10937 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries and nationals of countries and jurisdictions participating in the inclusive framework on BEPS, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.