Company Description
The OECD
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.
Directorate for Communications
Under the guidance of the Secretary-General, the core mission of the Directorate for Communications (COM) is to maximise the reach and impact of the OECD and its work through clear, cutting-edge, evidence-based communications carried out in conjunction with policy directorates. The Directorate carries out its functions in accordance with the OECD Communications Strategy and pursuant to Annual Communication Plans for which it is responsible, steering organisational efforts on strategic priorities and supporting policy directorates in their communications to specialised audiences. Working in concert with communications professionals across the OECD, it drives forward a coherent communications function, serving as a standard setter for excellence and measuring communications impact. It leads on corporate level media, social media, stakeholder and parliamentary engagement; the architecture and implementation of the Organisation’s online presence, including multimedia digital content; and the dissemination of OECD publications, while performing an important role in risk identification and management in the public sphere. The Directorate holds as a core value an agile, collaborative and supportive culture marked by positive interaction and accountability among professionals.
Within the Directorate for Communication, the mission of the Strategic Communications and Outreach Division (SCO) is to drive the development of comprehensive communications plans, then amplify to policy audiences and the public the Organisation’s key priorities as defined in the Annual OECD Communications Plan and the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General. Specifically, the division will work with communicators across the Organisation (ONE communications function) to:
- Support the development of the Annual Communications Plan as led by the Director's Office, incorporating both corporate priorities and directorate plans to reach relevant policy audiences.
- Lead the further development and implementation of specialised communications strategies on key organisational priorities.
- Deliver the OECD’s data, analysis, and recommendations to policy and public audiences through strategic, targeted media and social media engagement and newsletters, coordinating the Organisation's corporate presence and reputation across these channels as well.
- Lead the coordination of corporate engagement with key Organisational stakeholders, including the OECD Global Parliamentary Network and key civil society relationships with Business at OECD, the OECD Trade Union Advisory Council, youth, and others, while informing, supporting, and reporting on directorates’ targeted outreach and engagement.
- Define policies, standards and processes for strategic planning, media, social media and external engagement in co-ordination with the Division on Communications Impact, Standards, and Capacity Building.
- Support the Office of the Secretary-General (OSG) in communications and external engagement by the Secretary-General.
Job Description
COM is looking for a Junior Digital Outreach Officer to work in the Strategic Communications and Outreach Division. The selected candidate will play a content coordination and project management role in the day-to-day operation of the OECD’s media dissemination and external web presence, supporting activities across the Division as it implements the annual communications plan. S/he will work under the supervision of the Heads of Unit for Media and Social Media and for External Engagement, and report to the Deputy Head of Division.
Main Responsibilities
Team collaboration
- Play a constructive role in the ongoing evolution of the OECD communications function, contributing to an agile, collaborative and supportive culture, positive interactions and accountability among colleagues.
Digital publishing and content management
- Daily management of the dissemination of OECD media products to traditional and non-traditional journalists on the web and through media dissemination tools.
- Contribution to and maintenance of web pages under the Division’s purview, including but not limited to those serving journalists, parliamentarians, civil society, and stakeholders more broadly.
- Applying editorial processes and approval workflows in the OECD’s web content management system, coordinating as needed with other teams to share knowledge and ensure good practices.
- Where appropriate, working closely with Units across the Division to review, edit, and write content for publication as requested.
Stakeholder outreach and digital communications
- Coordinate the production and dissemination of the Division’s stakeholder outreach products, including social media newsletters and messaging channels, ensuring timely and effective communication with key audiences.
- Support the maintenance of stakeholder distribution lists and outreach tools, in line with OECD procedures and practices.
- Contribute to the promotion and dissemination of OECD publications, events and key messages through digital communications channels.
Social media and multimedia support
- Coordinating closely across the Division and Directorate to support harmonious use of social media, multimedia, and other tools where relevant.
- Support the planning, preparation and dissemination of content for the OECD’s corporate social media channels, working closely with colleagues across the organisation.
Media Coordination and Operational Support
- Support media engagement activities, including maintaining media lists, coordinating media outreach and assisting with media-related events.
- Contribute as possible to other work of the Division, including media and stakeholder engagement events as appropriate.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- University degree in digital or mass communications, public relations, or political science.
Professional Background
- 2-4 years’ recent experience in outward-facing media or stakeholder engagement
- 2-4 years’ experience in administrative support roles
- 2-4 years’ experience working with web content management systems and digital publishing processes
- 2-4 years’ experience coordinating multiple workflows and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience in an international organisation or other public service setting is not required but may be an advantage.
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.
- Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Additional Information
Closing Date
- This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight on August 12, 2026 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
- 12 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.
What the OECD offers
- Monthly salary starts at 4 638.76 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.
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.
