Junior Policy Analyst(s), Education Policy Analysis and Research

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 Directorate for Education and Skills (EDU) leads the Organisation’s work to help member and non-member countries achieve high-quality learning for all, design better skills policies, and turn them into jobs and growth. The Directorate carries this out by providing statistics, analysis and policy advice to countries on a wide range of educational topics.

EDU is looking for Junior Policy Analyst(s) to support its education policy analysis, education research and data analysis work. This includes analysis in a range of education policy areas such as early childhood education, teacher policy, equity in education, digital education, higher education, use of resources, adult learning and lifelong learning; international comparative research and development of education indicators; forward-looking and innovative approaches to education and learning; strategies to bridge educational research, innovation and policy development; development of surveys in education; and analysis of complex datasets. Responsibilities include conducting policy analysis and research; undertaking data analysis; assisting countries with the implementation of education policy; mapping what futures could look like and analysing their implications for education; developing conceptual or analytical frameworks for emerging challenges; fostering, supporting and evaluating innovation in education policies and practices; measuring and monitoring the state of education at the system level; preparing reports and publications; and effectively communicating work findings and contributing to EDU’s overall work objectives. The Junior Policy Analyst(s) will work under the supervision of a Senior Analyst and under the direction of a Head of Division within the Directorate for Education and Skills (EDU).

Main Responsibilities

Analysis, data collection and drafting

• Identify relevant policy issues; review, synthesise and interpret available evidence; and analyse the policy implications. 
• Undertake analysis of national and international datasets (e.g. OECD datasets, labour force surveys, longitudinal surveys, administrative data) as well as other type of information (e.g. questionnaires, country policies and practices, and case studies).
• Identify and apply research, taking into account its policy relevance and the rigour of its causal inferences.
• Develop policy advice and policy recommendations drawing on available evidence and taking account of country context, and where relevant, implementation aspects.
• Draft reports to present evidence, analysis and policy advice. These could include synthesis reports, country reviews, implementation support reviews, comparative reports, policy briefs, case studies, toolkits and working papers.
• Contribute to the organisation of policy dialogue and peer learning activities and the development of tools to assist countries with the design and implementation of their education policies.
• Contribute, as required, to horizontal and multidisciplinary projects and other outputs of EDU and the OECD.

Coordination and planning

• Supervise temporary staff, interns and external consultants while monitoring progress and providing guidance and advice where required.
• Contribute to the organisation of seminars, webinars, conferences and workshops, in collaboration with member countries.
• Support the coordination of country-specific activities, including managing relations with the concerned country, organising the activities and steering the associated analysis.

Representation, liaison and dissemination

• Represent the OECD in relevant international and national settings, delivering presentations and support effective dissemination of the work’s findings through relevant channels, including events, webinars, articles, blogs, and other media. 
• Ensure effective working relationships with country representatives, agencies and stakeholder groups.
• Develop effective working relationships with leading researchers, policy analysts, and consultants who can advise and support the work.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in economics, education, public policy, social sciences, or a similar discipline.

Professional Background

• At least two years of applied research and policy analysis in education or public policy acquired in an international organisation, national administration, university or research institution.
• Knowledge of education policy issues and education research; and substantial expertise in one or more key areas of education policy and research in a cross-national context.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative information; make rigorous assessments of evidence and its relevance to policy issues; and produce pertinent analysis of policies and practices.
• Ability to organise and summarise complex material clearly for both specialised and non-specialised audiences using different written and verbal media.
• Experience carrying out statistical analysis of data using a range of statistical methodologies would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with project organisation in research and/or policy contexts.
• Experience with the organisation of meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, including the organisation of consultations, and the facilitation of seminars.
• Experience drafting documents using well-organised, clear, and precise prose.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to make public presentations and to work collegiately in a team environment.

Tools

• Practical experience in using standard information technology applications (Microsoft Office Suite) is required. Experience with statistical tools (e.g. R, STATA) would be an asset.

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 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• 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.

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than Sunday 10 August 2025, 23h59 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions. The appointment type will be determined based on the needs of the Directorate and will be confirmed when an offer of employment is made to the selected candidate.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 5,902.14 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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