Policy Advisor – Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD
OECDAbout the role
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 Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD (TUAC) is an international trade union organisation representing the views of the labour movement to the OECD and its various committees. It has a permanent secretariat based in Paris led by a General Secretary, and independently funded by national trade union confederations.
Job Description
The TUAC Secretariat is looking for a Policy Advisor with responsibility for a broad set of policy issues including responsible business conduct and corporate governance. The selected person will report to the General Secretary of the TUAC.
Main Responsibilities
Policy analysis and research
- Develop and draft statements and position papers in close co-operation with affiliates to influence policy formulation at the OECD;
- Draft policy papers and prepare analytical reports;
- Prepare briefings and speaking notes for the General Secretary;
- Contribute to the development of practical tools, including toolkits, guidance and training materials to build the capacity of trade unions;
Liaison, representation and outreach
- Manage and co-ordinate the TUAC Working Group on Multinational Enterprises;
- Represent TUAC and coordinate trade union participation in relevant OECD Committees, Working Parties as well as other events and meetings;
- Work closely with TUAC affiliates, other trade unions and international trade union partner organisations;
- Liaise with the relevant OECD Directorates, Member countries’ permanent delegations and other international institutions;
- Draft webstories, blogs and other social media providing TUAC key policy messages and/or analysis of OECD work of interest to trade unions;
- Support TUAC communications by identifying interesting research and events, and help with political messaging.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- An advanced university degree in economics, or a related discipline.
Professional Background
- At least five years of experience in analysis, research and policy advocacy;
- Experience working in or closely with the trade union movement;
- Excellent knowledge of issues relating to responsible business conduct, and in particular the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, labour rights, due diligence processes, and corporate governance.
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.
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 2 February 2025 (Paris time).
Contract duration
- Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.
- 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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