Economist - Policy Analyst

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.