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International organisation working on better policies for better lives. 38 member countries; headquartered in Paris.

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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD, is an international organisation with thirty-eight member countries, headquartered in Paris. It brings governments together to compare experience, collect and analyse data, and develop policy recommendations across areas such as economics, education, energy, tax, environment and social affairs. The OECD is not an institution of the European Union. Several EU member states belong to it, and it works closely with the EU, but it does not recruit through EPSO and does not use EU AD, AST or FG staff grades. Recruitment runs through the OECD careers portal at https://www.oecd.org/careers/, using the organisation's own job categories, grade structure and international staff conditions. The OECD hires policy analysts, economists, statisticians and communications and administrative staff, together with technical specialists in its various directorates and affiliated agencies such as the Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Energy Agency. For job-seekers, the OECD is a non-EU international employer whose recruitment model differs from that of EU bodies covered elsewhere on this site.

What the OECD is and does

The OECD grew out of the post-war effort to rebuild Europe and today operates as a forum where governments of market democracies work together on economic and social policy. Its central activity is analysis: the organisation gathers comparable data across countries, studies how policies work in practice, and publishes recommendations, reviews and standards that member and partner governments can draw on. It is well known for country economic surveys, for education assessments, for work on taxation and for statistics that let countries benchmark themselves against one another. The OECD operates through directorates covering fields such as economics, employment, education, environment, taxation, trade and public governance, and it hosts specialised bodies including the Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Energy Agency, which appear in its recruitment. Decisions are taken by a Council of member countries, and the organisation's Secretariat carries out the day-to-day work. This analytical and advisory mandate shapes who the OECD employs. Rather than delivering services or funding to the public, it produces knowledge, so it needs economists, policy analysts, statisticians and researchers, supported by editors, communicators and administrators who turn analysis into usable material and keep the organisation running. Understanding this helps candidates target the right roles. Current openings collected on this site appear under jobs.

Where the OECD is based

The OECD's headquarters is in Paris, where most of its staff and directorates are located. The organisation also has centres and offices elsewhere, and its affiliated bodies extend its geographic footprint. The data on this site shows duty stations of Paris and Singapore, the latter reflecting the International Energy Agency's regional cooperation work in Asia. Paris is a major international city with a large diplomatic and organisational community, good transport links and a wide range of services, though it carries a high cost of living that candidates should weigh against gross salary figures. Most substantive policy, analytical and administrative roles are based at the Paris headquarters, so relocation to France is a realistic prospect for many successful applicants coming from abroad. As an international organisation, the OECD provides support for internationally recruited staff who move for a role, and staff often benefit from a specific international status that affects taxation and administrative formalities. For roles based outside Paris, such as those tied to the International Energy Agency's work in Singapore, the local conditions and requirements differ, so it is worth confirming the exact duty station of any vacancy. The organisation's concentration in Paris gives it a strong single-hub character compared with EU agencies spread across many capitals.

The roles the OECD hires for

OECD vacancies centre on policy analysis and economics, supported by communications, administration and specialist technical roles, and many notices are published in both English and French. Analyst positions are a core category, seen in a Junior Policy Analyst, a Junior Energy Analyst working on electricity systems and markets, and analyst roles within the International Energy Agency. These are the people who gather data, run analysis and draft the reviews and recommendations the OECD is known for. Communications is a distinct strand, with roles such as a Social Media Officer, a Communications Assistant and a Head of the Media and Social Media Unit, reflecting the importance of getting analytical output to governments and the public. The organisation also recruits managers and unit heads, illustrated by a Deputy Head of Division and a Head of the Co-ordination Secretariat Unit, and it hires technical specialists, for example a Research Software Engineer within the Nuclear Energy Agency. Administrative and support roles keep divisions functioning. Some posts are explicitly temporary, and the OECD runs an internship programme for students and recent graduates. This spread suits candidates with backgrounds in economics, public policy, statistics and research, as well as communications, editorial and administrative professionals. Because many analytical roles operate bilingually, language ability can strongly influence which vacancies are realistic for a given candidate.

Staff categories and contracts

The OECD uses its own grading and job categories rather than EU staff grades. Broadly, staff fall into categories that separate professional and analytical roles from administrative and support roles, each with its own grade scale, and senior management sits above these. This structure replaces the EU AD, AST and FG grades entirely, consistent with the OECD being a non-EU organisation. Contracts vary: many professional appointments are fixed-term with the possibility of renewal, some roles are explicitly temporary to meet a defined need, and the organisation runs internships as a distinct early-career category. In the data collected here the contract types appear as labels such as Other and Traineeship, which reflects that the OECD's own terminology, not EU categories, governs each post. Because the organisation is project and directorate-driven, the duration of a role can be linked to the work programme it supports. Candidates should read each vacancy for the specific category, grade, contract length and conditions rather than assuming a standard pattern. It is also worth checking whether a role is open to external candidates or aimed at internal mobility, and whether it is a full appointment or a shorter temporary or internship engagement. Matching your experience to the right category is the practical starting point, since it determines both eligibility and the pay range attached to the post.

Eligibility, nationality and languages

As an international organisation, the OECD generally recruits from among the nationals of its member countries, and eligibility conditions are set out in each vacancy. This differs from EU institutions, which require EU citizenship and recruit permanent staff through EPSO competitions. The OECD has two official languages, English and French, and this matters a great deal in practice. Many roles require a good knowledge of one of the two and a working knowledge of the other, and because a large share of the organisation's output and internal work is bilingual, candidates with genuine strength in both languages have a clear advantage. Some analytical and communications vacancies are published in both languages precisely because the work is carried out in both. Qualification requirements depend on the job family. Policy analyst, economist and statistician roles typically expect relevant university degrees, often at postgraduate level for more senior posts, together with analytical experience, while administrative and support roles emphasise the appropriate professional background and skills. Internships have their own academic-stage requirements. Candidates should read the eligibility section of each notice carefully, paying attention to nationality conditions, the required qualifications and experience, and the specific language requirements, since the bilingual working environment makes language ability one of the most decisive factors in whether an application is competitive.

Pay, benefits and how to apply

The OECD sets pay through its own salary structure rather than EU salary bands, so the EU monthly gross figures used for EU agencies do not apply here. Pay is intended to be competitive for an international organisation based in Paris and depends on the grade and category of the role. As an international organisation, the OECD typically offers staff a package that can include a specific international tax status, health and social insurance, a pension arrangement, and, for internationally recruited staff who relocate, allowances and support for moving to France. The precise treatment of tax and allowances depends on nationality, contract and personal circumstances, so candidates should not assume a fixed net figure and should read the conditions attached to each vacancy. To apply, use the OECD careers portal at https://www.oecd.org/careers/, where you create a profile and submit an application against a specific vacancy, following the language and document requirements each notice sets out. Selection for professional roles usually involves screening against the criteria, written or technical assessment appropriate to analytical work, and one or more interviews, sometimes conducted in both English and French. Deadlines are firm and analytical roles attract strong international competition, so a focused, well-evidenced application matters. Listings gathered on this site link back to the official notices, which remain the definitive source on pay, conditions and process.

Internships and early-career routes

For students and recent graduates, the OECD's internship programme is a practical way into the organisation. Interns join directorates to support ongoing analytical, statistical or communications work for a defined period, gaining direct exposure to how the OECD produces its reviews, data and recommendations. The programme is competitive and generally aimed at people currently enrolled in relevant study or recently graduated, with the exact conditions set out when placements are advertised. Beyond internships, junior analyst positions such as the Junior Policy Analyst and Junior Energy Analyst roles that appear in the listings are common early-career entry points for graduates with strong analytical training. These roles let people build experience in a specific policy field while working alongside more senior economists and analysts. Because the OECD works bilingually, candidates who can operate in both English and French have an advantage at this stage, and applicants should highlight their language ability clearly. As with more senior posts, early-career applications reward precision: match your background to the specific directorate and field, show concrete analytical or research skills, and follow the document and language requirements each notice sets out. Deadlines are firm and interest is high, so preparing in advance matters. The jobs pages on this site collect OECD openings across levels, from internships to senior unit-head roles, so candidates can find the entry point that fits their stage and background.

Frequently asked questions

Is the OECD part of the European Union?
No. The OECD is an independent international organisation with thirty-eight member countries, headquartered in Paris. Several EU states are members and it works with the EU, but it is not an EU body. It does not recruit through EPSO or use EU staff grades.
How do I apply for an OECD job?
Applications go through the OECD careers portal, where you create a profile and apply to a specific vacancy following its document and language requirements. Selection for professional roles usually includes screening, written or technical assessment and interviews, sometimes held in both English and French.
How important are languages at the OECD?
Very important. The OECD's official languages are English and French, and much of its work is bilingual. Many roles require good knowledge of one and working knowledge of the other, so candidates strong in both languages have a clear advantage in the selection process.
Which nationalities can work at the OECD?
The OECD generally recruits from among the nationals of its member countries, with conditions set out in each vacancy. This differs from EU institutions, which require EU citizenship. Always check the nationality and eligibility conditions in the specific notice before applying.
What kind of roles does the OECD offer?
The OECD mainly hires policy analysts, economists and statisticians, supported by communications, editorial, administrative and technical staff. Affiliated bodies such as the Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Energy Agency also recruit, adding specialist roles in areas like energy and research software engineering.
Where is the OECD based?
The OECD's headquarters is in Paris, where most staff and directorates are located. It also has some roles elsewhere, such as International Energy Agency work in Singapore. Most substantive policy and administrative roles are Paris-based, so relocation to France is common for international recruits.

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