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, evidence-based communications working in collaboration with all directorates. The COM 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. COM is a centralised communications corporate directorate which provides services, advice and support to a highly decentralised communications environment. Working with communications professionals across the OECD, it drives a coherent communications function, serving as a standard setter for excellence while at the same time measuring communications impact and adjusting efforts as required. 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 Social Media Officer to work in the SCO Division, liaising closely with COM production and impact measurement divisions as well as communications professionals in all OECD directorates and bodies.
The selected candidate will seek to generate social media content and engagement in the context of the OECD’s broader communications strategies. S/he will work under the supervision of the Social Media Lead and report to the Head of Media and Social Media Unit.
Main Responsibilities
Social media content and editorial development
- Contribute actively to the OECD’s social media strategy, proposing ways to go beyond simple dissemination to strengthen engagement and impact, in line with communications priorities and planning calendars.
- Monitor OECD discussions and outputs across directorates to propose a coherent editorial calendar and thematic content plans.
- Draft and schedule social media posts, adapting messaging to different audiences and platforms (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).
- Propose and draft complete social media content plans and mini-campaigns for major events, reports, and initiatives.
- Create and propose ideas for visual storytelling, series, and campaigns, ensuring posts are engaging and consistent with OECD’s visual identity.
- Work closely with the graphic design, video and media teams to deliver compelling multimedia content (video, infographics, dataviz, etc.).
- Pilot new content formats and contribute ideas for innovative digital approaches to improve content performance.
Monitoring and improvement
- Proactively suggest ways to improve the OECD’s social media presence, based on analytics and emerging best practices.
- Track social media metrics and provide regular performance reports, highlighting key insights and lessons learned.
- Evaluate the performance of different social media channels, proposing adjustments and content optimisation where relevant.
- Listen actively to OECD’s audiences to gather strategic insights for campaign and content development.
Training and knowledge sharing
- Support corporate expertise by contributing to social media governance, sharing best practices with social media practitioners across directorates.
- Contribute to innovation and inspire colleagues by staying up to date with new trends, tools, and techniques in social media.
- Assist in advising on investments in new social media tools and technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance OECD’s digital presence.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- Relevant experience or education in communications, digital media, visual arts, journalism, international relations, or related field.
Professional Background
- You have experience managing or contributing to large social media accounts with substantial followings.
- You have experience creating vertical video, and are camera ready.
- You are skilled in creating content plans and producing visual content for social media, using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, or video editing software, and can manage workflows under tight deadlines.
- You have a strong understanding of today’s leading social media platforms, and you stay up-to-date with trends, best practices, and innovations.
- You know that monitoring and listening are essential to social media success. You are comfortable using social media analytics and monitoring tools, interpreting data, and providing insights to inform content strategy and drive results.
- You thrive in an environment that values constant learning, innovation, and teamwork.
- You are proactive and collaborative, acting as a day-to-day social media lead across multiple campaigns and working closely with OECD Directorates.
- You have knowledge of the OECD’s substantive outputs — or the capacity to learn quickly — and a strong sense of how the Organisation’s work is perceived.
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 third language would be an asset.
Additional Information
Closing Date
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 21 July 2026 at 23:59 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
- 12 months, renewable up to a maximum of 24 month.
- Ideal start date: October 2026
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
Salary Information
- Monthly salary is 3 590 EUR (T2)
- The Corporate Salary Framework for Temporary staff members can be found here.
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, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. Temporary appointments are open to applicants irrespective of nationality. In accordance with OECD practice, priority will be given to candidates who are nationals of OECD Members, or, where applicable, to countries participating in the relevant programme or body.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
