Policy Analyst – Data and Measurement

Job title:

Policy Analyst – Data and Measurement

Company:

OECD

Job description

Company DescriptionThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( ) 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.Support for Improvement in Governance and Management , part of the , is a joint initiative of the OECD and the European Union, principally financed by the EU. We work with countries to improve their public administration systems. These countries are EU candidate countries and potential candidates, as well as countries from the European Neighbourhood.SIGMA is looking for a Policy Analyst to support our public governance assessment work across the six thematic areas as outlined in the Principles of Public Administration. This includes methodological support to practitioners in social science principles for validity and reliability, planning and conducting surveys, as well as database management and development. S/he will provide support to data collection, analysis and dissemination. S/he will work in the the Data and Measurement of the SIGMA Programme and will report to the senior policy advisor responsible for horizontal research and measurement methodology within the SIGMA Programme.For more information on the SIGMA programme and additional information on the positions available, please visit our websiteIf you would like to use your experience and expertise to assist SIGMA partners, while working in a stimulating international environment, this exciting and challenging position could be the role for you. Your mission will be to help to develop and strengthen SIGMA’s analytical and monitoring capacity in all of its partner countries.Job DescriptionMain ResponsibilitiesData and Document Management

• Implement procedures to ensure accurate storage and continuous updating of data and documents received from SIGMA’s country monitoring exercises. Use existing OECD databases for storage and management of data received.
• Maintain and verify the accuracy, consistency and comparability of the data collected.
• Organise maintenance and development of the SIGMA database, including by guiding and testing the work of external service providers.
• Organise management of the metadata in the SIGMA database.
• Keep abreast of the IT developments in the OECD and beyond, regarding data collection, storage and visualisation.
• Maintain and ensure the availability of guidelines for using SIGMA databases.
• Support other members of SIGMA and external consultants in using the relevant data management tools by providing advice and training to the users of these tools as appropriate and preparing methodical notes and explanations.
• Help further develop data collection, analysis and validation protocols for calculation of SIGMA’s standard indicators.

Research and Analysis

• Develop and update questionnaires for data collection in the national administrations and surveys of the general population, businesses and public servants.
• Carry out statistical analysis of the survey data.
• Contribute to the development of indicators and ensure coherence between the key methodological documents.
• Keep abreast of the work of other international organisations (e.g. Eurostat, the World Bank, IMF, Council of Europe, etc.) on public governance data and indicators, and other related topics.
• Prepare presentations for dissemination and communication purposes.
• Draft and edit documents and other report deliverables in the field of measurement and data.
• Provide ad hoc support including undertaking additional research and analysis to support the development and implementation of SIGMA projects, as required.

Project management

• Oversee day-to-day management of measurement projects, surveys, benchmarking studies and other methodological approaches in SIGMA.
• Manage procurement processes for intellectual services to support projects on data and measurement.
• Co-ordinate with external consultants contributing to the work in the relevant areas of responsibility and monitor progress towards objectives.
• Collaborate with other GOV and OECD departments on data and measurement projects to enhance synergies and ensure a coherent approach.

QualificationsIdeal Candidate ProfileAcademic Background

• An advanced university degree (Master level) in economics, law, politics, social sciences, public management/administration, statistics or other relevant discipline.

Professional Background

• A minimum of three/five years’ of professional experience in data management and databases.
• Experience in working on public governance issues.
• Experience in conducting surveys of general population, business and/or public servants.
• Knowledge and proven application of social science research methods.
• Experience with cross-country research and indicator development would be an asset.
• Practical experience in statistical analysis would be an asset.

Tools

• A command of Stata or R and Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of of other relevant programming languages and tools (Python, SQL, PowerBI, etc.) would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of how to develop and apply data collection and validation protocols.
• Good knowledge of data visualisation tools.

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 behaviors 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). (The levels for each competency are pre-defined based on job family, grade and sub-family. Refer to the

, select the Job family then sub-family and click on the grade to identify the relevant competencies.) * To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to
.Additional InformationAdditional InformationClosing Date

• Applications should reach us no later than 04 May 2025 at midnight (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• Open-ended contract

Selection Process

• Successful applicants will be invited to a written test and a video-recorded presentation.
• Panel interviews are planned in June.

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 6 852.20 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

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 . to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work. 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. * This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

• This position is graded PAL5. Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of , irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

Expected salary

€6852.2 per month

Location

Paris

Job date

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:40:11 GMT

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