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 Well-Being, Inclusion, Sustainability and Equal Opportunity (WISE) Centre generates evidence and policy advice to improve people’s living conditions and quality of life across economic, social and environmental outcomes. WISE works to devise new and people-centred policy solutions on topics ranging from economic opportunity and social mobility to loneliness, and promoting good well-being and mental health. Our work is grounded in the contexts of today’s policy priorities and global challenges, from cost-of-living pressures to the demographic and digital transitions.
Job Description
The WISE Centre is looking for a highly motivated and creative Communications, Forum and Partnerships co-ordinator to support the Head of Engagement and Operations in maximising the visibility and impact of key products through the implementation of promotional activities and events, supporting the organisation of the World Forum on Well-being as well as helping to support and co-ordinate fundraising efforts.
The successful candidate will welcome the challenges of working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment where team spirit is the key component. He/she should have very good drafting, communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach and good knowledge and understanding of the functioning of an international organisation. He/she will work under the supervision of the Head of Operations and Partnership in WISE, and support a new Community of Practice on Social Investment in co-ordination with the relevant Project Manager.
Main responsibilities
Communications co-ordination
- Working with the OECD Directorate for Communications and in alignment with the Organisation’s annual communications plan, contribute to the development and implementation of communications plans for key outputs and events, including: identifying opportunities to promote the outputs, preparing communications material; prepare impact reports.
- Support the delivery of social media strategies for key outputs and other communication outputs, including: preparing engaging content and visuals, and liaising with other Directorates.
- Contribute to drafting and editing of communications content for brochures, blogs, podcasts, and newsletters, ensuring that all materials are in accordance with the OECD communications standards and guidelines as defined by COM, including in the application of the OECD’s branding and visual identity.
- Support the Publications and Event Co-ordinator with updating and maintaining WISE’s webpages and producing the monthly newsletter.
Co-ordination of partnerships and outreach
- Support the Head of Engagement and Operations with the implementation of the Centre’s fundraising strategy, working in collaboration with Heads of Units, including: identifying and researching potential partners; contributing suggestions to improve the Centre’s outreach strategy; keeping abreast of current trends in philanthropy and sharing information as relevant; preparing outreach material, messages for partners and briefing materials; supporting fundraising meetings; and tracking existing and potential partners to support relationship management and outreach opportunities.
Co-ordination of Forum and events
- Organise the logistical and administrative aspects of the OECD World Forum on Well-being: preparing an event retro-planning and ensuring milestones are met; preparing the logistical and co-ordination instructions for the on-site organisation of the event, including the Forum exhibition; managing speaker invitations and confirmations and programme updates; ensuring that correct protocol procedures are observed; developing and maintaining a good working relationship with co-organisers in the host country; dealing with all logistics information requests from speakers and participants; and travel to Forum location to liaise with the onsite logistics team throughout the event.
- Work in collaboration with the Publications and Event Co-ordinator to support the organisation of events and meetings of the Working Party on Well-being Statistics.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate profile
Academic Background
- A university degree in a relevant field such as communications, marketing, journalism, international relations or any other relevant field.
Professional Background
- A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a communications, organisation of high-level events and/or fundraising role with similar responsibilities, preferably in an international context.
- Excellent written communication skills: experience developing and drafting messages for different audiences and presenting information in a clear, accessible and compelling way.
- Proven ability to contribute ideas and practical solutions to communications and outreach activities.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to deliver high quality, timely outputs within tight deadlines.
Tools
- Experience in content management systems
- Experience in optimisation systems, processes reporting and dashboards
- Excellent knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and knowledge of software such as InDesign and Adobe Express 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 1).
- 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.
Additional Information
Closing Date
- This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight Sunday 16 August 2026 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
- 36 month fixed-term appointment.
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
What the OECD offers
- Monthly salary starts at 3 878.08 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
- Click here 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 OECD’s new contractual modalities.
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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 job-based assessment foreseen early September, and panel interviews planned early to mid-October.
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.
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.
