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.

The Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) helps local and national governments unleash the potential of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote inclusive and sustainable regions and cities, boost local job creation, and implement sound tourism policies. In CFE, the Tourism Policy and Analysis Unit advises governments on policies to promote sustainable tourism development and tackle key challenges and structural changes that will shape tourism in the years to come. It produces evidence, analysis and standards on a range of tourism related issues at national and sub-national level, carrying out country-specific policy reviews and thematic projects as well as cross-country analysis to provide policy recommendations, advice and implementation support. The Unit serves the Tourism Committee and its Working Party on Tourism Statistics.

CFE’s Tourism Policy and Analysis Unit is looking for one or more dynamic, innovative and motivated Economist(s), or Policy Analyst(s) with a strong economic profile, to carry out economic analysis and policy-oriented work on a range of tourism-related issues. The role involves producing impactful outputs to support evidence based policy making across OECD and partner countries, spanning the entire policy cycle from design to implementation and evaluation.

The selected candidate(s) will work as part of a team, reporting to the Head of the Tourism Policy and Analysis Unit.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Research, Analysis and Drafting

• Plan and conduct innovative economic and policy analysis on tourism trends, policies and specific aspects of the broader policy framework for tourism at the international, national, or sub-national level. The topics to be addressed as part of the Tourism Committee’s programme of work may include: sustainable tourism development, destination management and diversification, social impacts of tourism, green and digital transition, governance, tourism measurement, indicators and monitoring tools.
• Compile and analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence on applied economic and policy issues of relevance for tourism, including identifying good practices, preparing case studies and assessments and developing tailored guidance and policy solutions to assist countries to design and implement evidence-based tourism policies.
• Draft and edit high quality substantive papers for maximum policy impact, ensuring their timely delivery - including policy papers, chapters in policy reviews and thematic reports and case studies.
• Draft high-quality policy relevant outputs including policy papers, workshop agendas, issue notes and proceedings, policy messages and blogs based on research and relevant published material.
• Stay current on emerging research, exploratory work and policies emanating from governments, other international organisations, non-governmental organisations, academia and the private sector.

Co-ordination and communication

• Support the work of the OECD Tourism Committee, its Working Party on Tourism Statistics, Global Forum on Tourism Statistics, Knowledge and Policies, and related conferences and events.
• Manage and co-ordinate assigned tourism-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and high quality outcomes.
• Organise and manage technical workshops, capacity building sessions and policy seminars including liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise and review the substantive work of external consultants, statisticians, data scientists, and junior staff, as appropriate.
• Present complex material in a clear manner for specialist and non-specialist audiences, , including preparation of briefing notes and speeches for senior OECD officials.
• Collaborate across CFE and other OECD Directorates, and contribute to horizontal and multi-disciplinary projects and outputs.
• Support resource mobilisation for the Tourism Committee’s programme of work, including preparing funding proposals and liaising with donors.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with representatives from governments, national statistical offices, academia and international institutions
• Contribute to internal and external visibility of OECD work on tourism through strategic dissemination and communication efforts.
• Represent the OECD at international meetings on tourism organised by member and partner countries and international organisations.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in economics, statistics, tourism or a closely related field, with a strong focus on applied economic analysis and/or public policy.

Professional Background

• A minimum of three, preferably at least five years’ experience in applied policy in an economic development or tourism-related field, preferably in an international organisation, government agency, national statistical office or research institute.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality written outputs, including policy papers, analytical reports, and briefing materials.
• Good knowledge of the OECD’s substantive work, particularly in tourism-related fields, would be an asset.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities, including experience in organising events, managing external partners, and producing high quality evidence-based economic analysis and recommendations to guide public action.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of economic statistics and quantitative analysis and drafting of high-quality reports using strong analytical and research skills, including proficiency in handling and interpreting economic and policy data.
• Experience in engaging and dealing with senior stakeholders, including government representatives, experts and international organisations.
• Previous work experience in an international or governmental context in research and analytical activities is an asset.
• Experience in delivering workshops/training seminars on tourism-related policy and data topics is an asset.

Tools

• Familiarity with using at least one common statistical software package.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R would be an asset.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviour aligned to six core competencies, which will be assessed as part of this hiring process. The competencies and the expected level for this particular role/s are Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• 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.
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 10th June 2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 13 months fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal (up to a maximum of 36 months).

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 6 852 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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• 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, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

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