Company Description
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, whose mission is to build better policies for better lives. We 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 to establish evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a broad range of social, economic and environmental challenges, from the improvement of 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 Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Directorate in line with the strategic objectives of the Secretary-General, helps OECD Member countries and other key economies build an environment conducive to translating science, technology and knowledge into innovation in order to create economic and social value added.
The Data Flows, Governance and Privacy (DFGP) Division of the STI is responsible for developing and executing a vision and work plan for the OECDโs efforts in data policy. This includes topics of data governance, data flows, government access to personal data held by private sector entities, data protection, privacy and Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT). DFGP collaborates with other parts of the STI and of the Organisation on horizontal issues such as data flows, data sharing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), online safety, digital health, digital identity, cross-sectoral regulatory cooperation, among others. DFGP is further responsible for operating the Secretariat of the Data Governance and Privacy Working Party (WPDGP) and the Community of Experts on DFFT.
STI/DFGP is looking for an experienced Policy Analyst to identify, drive and coordinate important data governance and privacy projects and workstreams, ensuring efficient and effective delivery. with a particular focus on cross-regulatory digital cooperation. The selected person will work under the supervision of the Head of the DFGP Division.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Co-ordination and management
Support the Division in the effective organisation and delivery of the meetings of the Working Party on Data Governance and Privacy (WPDGP) to deliver the Programme of Work and Budget of the WPDGP and the Digital Policy Committee (DPC).Coordinate projects and workstreams relating to data governance and privacy, with specific regard to cross-regulatory digital cooperation and Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT), to ensure efficient and effective delivery in line with expectations.Collaborate with other STI Divisions, and other OECD bodies as relevant, on key topics and cross-cutting issues. Develop strong working relationships with OECD colleagues, senior public officials including Delegates, other international organisations, private sector representatives, civil society and other stakeholders.Research, policy analysis and drafting
Contribute to the Divisionโs work to review, assess, disseminate and support implementation of relevant OECD legal instruments.Prepare background notes and other technical documents, as well as presentations on complex substantive matters.Conduct research and analysis and support concrete projects with respect to data flows, governance and privacy, with a specific focus on cross-regulatory digital cooperation and Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT).Develop analytical work for meetings and technical seminars, presenting this work to the Delegates and participate in their deliberations.Representation and Communications
Make presentations on substantive matters to senior officials at external meetings.Represent the OECD at international and regional meetings as required. Participate in missions to Member and non-Member countries as required. Disseminate OECD papers and work to a wide array of audiences.Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background:
Professional Background:
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience dealing with data flows, data governance and privacy and cross-cutting policy domains, in an international organisation or national administration.Proven ability to write analytical papers and address clearly complex legal and policy issues in data flows, governance and privacy and related cross-cutting policy domains.Experience in managing relationships with government and international officials and in contributing to the organisation, agenda, and outputs of international events.Experience with the OECDโs structure, processes, and systems would be a plus.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.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 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.Additional Information
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 31 August 2025, 23h59 (Paris time).Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
Contract Duration
13-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 7,955 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 OECDโs 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.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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