- Paris, France
- Internship
Company Description
Discover the OECD – Who We Are and Our Mission
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is a global entity comprising 38 member nations, dedicated to shaping policies that enhance the quality of life. Our aim is to advocate for policies that elevate the economic and societal well-being of individuals worldwide. Collaborating closely with governments, policymakers, and citizens, we focus on establishing internationally recognized standards rooted in evidence. We tackle a wide spectrum of challenges spanning social, economic, and environmental domains. Whether it’s boosting economic performance, generating employment opportunities, promoting robust education systems, or combatting global tax evasion, we serve as an invaluable platform and knowledge center for data-driven analysis, sharing of best practices, and offering guidance on public policies and international standardization.
Job Description
The OECD Internship Programme aims to recruit talented and driven students from various academic backgrounds to contribute to projects aligned with the Secretary-General’s Strategic Orientations and assist in the organizational functions. The primary objective is to afford selected candidates the chance to enhance their analytical and technical capabilities within an international setting.
Accepted candidates will engage in research activities and offer assistance to Policy Analysts in specific focus areas. Please bear in mind that this list is not exhaustive.
- Agriculture and Fisheries
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bribery and corruption
- Competition
- Corporate Governance
- Development
- Development Effectiveness
- Digitalisation
- Economy
- Education and Skills
- Employment
- Energy
- Environment
- Finance
- Gender and Diversity
- Health
- Industry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Insurance and Pensions
- International Migration
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Investment
- Nuclear Energy
- Public Governance
- Regional Development
- Regulatory Reform
- Science and Technology
- Statistics
- Tax
- Tourism
- Trade and Agriculture
- Transport
For internships in the Corporate functions, successful candidates will be involved in one of the following areas:
- Communications, Media & Public Relations
- Event Management
- Finance, Budget and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Legal services
- Office Administration
- Translation
Examples of work entrusted to interns include:
- Participating in the preparation of studies and documents;
- Carrying out research and reviews of existing materials;
- Collecting, organising and analysing data;
- Contributing to the production of documents, working papers and publications resulting from the above activities, including drafting notes and preparing technical annexes;
- Participating in meetings and seminars;
- Liaising and building networks with officials in national administrations, researchers, other international organisations and member country Delegations;
- Contributing to the organisation of events, communication, planning and evaluation.
Qualifications
Academic Background
- Full time student in a discipline related to the work of the OECD.
Professional Background
- International experience through studies, internships or professional activities would be an asset.
Tools
- Solid quantitative and computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Languages
- An excellent command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) and working knowledge of, or willingness to learn the other. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated by academic success and professional achievements.
- Strong interest in the work of OECD in promoting international co-operation.
- Ability to plan and conduct research independently.
- Good organisational skills, ability to work effectively on the basis of general instructions, with the capacity to prioritise tasks, often according to tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to work in a multicultural and team oriented environment and to adapt to changing working methods and technologies.
- Very good drafting and communication skills.
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