Publications Officer – Grade GA5

Job title:

Publications Officer – Grade GA5

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.The (TAD) provides relevant and timely data and recommendations to support the efforts of governments to improve the domestic and international performance of their trade, agriculture, food and fisheries policies. It is the focal point for the OECD’s work on agriculture and trade, both international and domestic, and it works to advance the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General.TAD is seeking a highly-organised and detail-oriented Publications Officer to oversee the Directorate’s publications workflow and ensure high-quality editorial and corporate standards for the approximately 40-50 reports, papers and briefs published each year. The successful candidate will report to the Communications Manager, collaborate with colleagues in the Strategic Communications Unit, and work closely with the Directorate’s five Divisions as well as the Communications Directorate to co-ordinate the production and publishing of TAD’s key outputs.Job DescriptionMain ResponsibilitiesPlanning and co-ordination

• Oversee the planning and production processes for all of TAD’s publications.
• Play an active role in the Directorate’s Editorial Board planning, discussions and outcomes.
• Update and maintain TAD’s publication calendar using a dedicated workflow management system.
• Co-ordinate with colleagues across TAD and the Communications Directorate to ensure smooth planning and workflows.
• Maintain a roster of external service providers and advise Divisions seeking editorial, graphic design and other services to support publication production.

Publication preparation and quality checks

• Support TAD colleagues in the preparation of publications and advise on best practices.
• Review all publications, ensuring coherence with corporate guidelines.
• Develop Abstracts for all reports and papers and prepare publication covers.
• Prepare all publications for submission in the OECD’s Kappa system and include relevant accompanying information and tags.
• When needed, edit and proof-read priority products for style and accuracy.

Staff training and guidance

• Advise, train and support teams on publication processes and corporate tools.
• Support the implementation of OECD policies, procedures and publishing standards –including on drafting and the use of plain language.
• Update and regularly distribute TAD’s complimentary publication guidance.

QualificationsIdeal Candidate ProfileAcademic Background

• A post-secondary level of education, preferably with a university degree in publishing or a communications-related discipline.

Professional Background

• At least three years’ experience in a role with similar responsibilities.
• Excellent editorial skills and proven training and/or experience in copy editing and proof reading.
• Experience in project management in a complex, high-pressure environment.

Tools

• Excellent ITC knowledge, including Microsoft 365 tools and software.
• Basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite programmes, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience using OECD tools (O.N.E. Author, OECD.graph, Kappa) an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and good knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a very good working level.

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 1).
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to

.Additional InformationClosing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight Tuesday 10 June (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 24 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 5 135 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. * 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 ProcessFor retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen mid/end June and panel interviews are planned for mid/end July.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

€5135 per month

Location

Paris

Job date

Wed, 21 May 2025 22:47:06 GMT

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