Junior Economist at OECD, Paris

Junior Economist at OECD in Paris. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.

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 Development Centre (DEV) helps developing countries and emerging economies find innovative policy solutions to promote sustainable growth, reduce poverty and inequalities, address gender inequality, and improve people’s lives. The Centre facilitates policy dialogue between governments, involving public, private and philanthropic actors. Countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America participate as full members in the Centre, where they interact on an equal footing with OECD members.
Within DEV’s Regional Development Dynamics Division (DEV/RDD) , the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Unit at the OECD Development Centre provides regional and country-based analyses in the region. The work of the OECD Development Centre on EMEA ( www.oecd.org/dev/africa ) seeks to fuel policy dialogue and support reform efforts by providing innovative regional perspectives through the flagship projects including:

DEV is looking for a Junior Economist who will contribute to its work in the field of economic development research, with a focus on quantitative analysis. The selected candidate will carry out policy relevant economic analysis contributing to the thematic analysis of the annual report Africa’s Development Dynamics , and where relevant to the Unit’s and Centre’s horizontal projects. She/He will have experience in macroeconomic analysis, trade, competitiveness and industrialisation policies. The selected candidate will work under the joint supervision of the Head of Unit and Project Coordinator.

Main responsibilities
Research, economic and policy analysis, and drafting

Liaison, outreach and event organisation

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Ideal candidate profile
Academic background

A specialisation in development economics or related fields such as trade, agricultural or industrial development would be a key asset, with a specialisation on the African continent or the member countries of the African Union.
Professional background

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Closing date

Contract duration

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
What the OECD offers

Selection Process
For retained candidates, a written test is foreseen approximately during the month of December 2026 and panel interviews are planned approximately during the month of January 2027.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD and OECD Development Centre 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.