Policy Analyst - Public Procurement - PAL5

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 Public Governance (GOV) works to help governments at all levels design and implement strategic, evidence-based and innovative policies to strengthen public governance, respond effectively to diverse and disruptive economic, social and environmental challenges and deliver on governments’ commitments to citizens.  We provide a forum for policy dialogue and exchange, common standards and principles, comparative international data and analysis to support innovation and reform across the OECD. GOV supports countries to promote good governance and democracy through more strategic, agile and action-oriented public sectors that improve the functioning of national economies and support growth. It achieves these objectives by working to help governments at all levels design and implement strategic, evidence-based and innovative policies to strengthen public governance, trust in government and democracy, respond effectively to diverse and disruptive economic, social and environmental challenges and deliver on government’s commitments to citizens.

The Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS) Secretariat is hosted by the OECD within GOV. MAPS is the internationally recognised tool to analyse the procurement system of a jurisdiction, and it may be applied at any level of government, in any country irrespective of income level or development status. MAPS assessments are carried out by organisations (OECD, multilateral development banks, among others) at the request of interested countries as well as by countries themselves. The lead institutions that carry out MAPS assessments submit the assessment reports to the MAPS Secretariat for quality assurance and dissemination. MAPS assessments provide in-depth information about public procurement systems across the world.

The MAPS Secretariat oversees the implementation of the work programme approved by the MAPS Steering Committee and reports to it. For administrative purposes, the Head of the MAPS Secretariat reports to the Director of GOV. The official languages of the MAPS Secretariat are English, French and Spanish. The MAPS Secretariat works on the following set of objectives:

1. Quality assurance of MAPS assessments
2. Promotion of MAPS
3. Maintenance of MAPS
4. Documentation of the use of MAPS and lessons learned
5. Training for users and stakeholders and certification of assessors

The MAPS Secretariat is looking for a Policy Analyst to support its work programme and carry out the responsibilities described below. The selected individual will report to the Head of the MAPS Secretariat.

Main Responsibilities

Research, analysis and drafting

• Evaluate the methodological compliance of assessments and suggest improvements to them based on international best practices and standards, as well as relevant guidance documents.
• Support the update and improvement of guidance materials, templates, e-learning modules and certification exam questions.
• Provide guidance and support related to the application of MAPS.
• Draft reports and documents for consideration of committees and advisory groups, as well as briefs, guidance, and other communication aimed at non-technical audiences.
• Provide support to the communications teams, including through proposing relevant content for communication pieces and website elements.

Coordination

• Coordinate the quality assurance of assessments, liaising as necessary with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate training for users, including online and in-person activities and masterclasses, as well as e-learning modules and certification activities.
• Coordinate the measurement of key performance indicators of relevant results framework and support the analysis of the use and impact of MAPS across the world.
• Support the implementation of the MAPS Secretariat's objectives.

Liaison, representation and dissemination

• Liaise with country officials and staff from international organisations working on public procurement practice and policy making to promote and continuously improve MAPS.
• Represent the MAPS Secretariat at meetings and conferences involving policy makers, procurement practitioners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the planning, coordination and execution of meetings with relevant stakeholders, including high-level country authorities, international organizations, practitioners and consultants, among others.  

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Advanced university degree in economics, public administration, engineering, law, procurement, finance, business administration, political science or any other related field.

Professional Background

• Minimum three, preferably more than five years of experience in public procurement policy or practice, acquired in a national or international administration.
• Experience presenting in a compelling manner highly technical subjects in writing as well as orally to upper management, high-level public officials, and a non-expert audience.
• Experience working with assessment methodologies and indicators would be an advantage.
• Experience in positions exposed to the political implications of policy recommendations would be an advantage.
• Experience preparing and delivering training would be an advantage.
• Proven track record in project management and multi-tasking.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring process: 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 a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other with a commitment to reach a good working level.
• Knowledge of other languages, particularly Spanish, would be an asset.

Closing Date

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 10 September 2025 (CEST).

Contract Information

• This vacancy could be used to fill multiple positions.
• The appointment type will be determined based on the needs of MAPS Secretariat and GOV Directorate and will be confirmed when an offer of employment is made to the selected candidate.
• Please note that OECD Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 6,852.20 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information

• This position is graded PAL5.
• 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.

Selection process

For retained candidates, written tests and/or video-recorded interviews are foreseen in October 2025, followed by panel interviews in December 2025.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates [nationals of OECD member countries or nationals of non-Member countries eligible to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA)] irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

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