Policy Analyst - Peer Reviews, Reforms and Partnerships for Development Impact
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Job Description
The Reforms and Partnerships for Development Impact Division (RPDI) of DCD is looking for one or more Policy Analysts to join a dynamic team working on DAC Peer Reviews. DAC peer reviews seek to effect behaviour change through accountability and learning. They are based on a tried and tested – but constantly evolving – methodology that guarantees consistency across reviews, while at the same time being highly responsive to specific national contexts. The review process, and the resulting recommendations, attract high-level political engagement and stimulate parliamentary and public debate as well as media coverage. The uptake of recommendations is consistently high across the DAC membership.
Under the supervision of the Team Leader of the DAC Peer Reviews, and with general guidance from the Head of the Division, the Policy Analyst(s) will contribute to three strategic priorities for the teams: i) the delivery of OECD-DAC peer reviews and mid-term reviews, and associated learning, ii) dissemination and advisory work, in collaboration with other teams.
Main Responsibilities
Policy analysis and advice
- Conduct research and analysis of member country development co-operation practices and performance against set criteria focused on good and innovative practice and areas for improvement.
- Generate insightful and evidence-based analysis, drawing on creditor reporting system data.
- Draft analytical reports containing findings and recommendations.
- Prepare, participate in and report on mid-term reviews.
- Work with other teams in DCD to develop and promote guidance on more effective development across a range of policy areas (e.g. fragility, private sector, governance, gender, poverty etc).
- Synthesise internal and external lessons from peer reviews, contribute to peer learning products (e.g. Development Co-operation TIPs, DCR profiles) and dedicated peer learning exercises.
Meeting support and facilitation
- Prepare substantive material for missions to headquarters and for partner country visits.
- Participate in missions to the capitals/headquarters and country visits to partner countries and enable effective participation of peer reviewers.
Representation and liaison
- Lead / participate in teams undertaking peer reviews, liaising with DAC Delegates, reviewers and DAC Member officials in the conduct of the peer reviews. Be comfortable engaging at senior levels.
- Maintain a network of professional contacts.
Other
- Contribute to the horizontal work of the Division, the Directorate and the OECD.
- Keep abreast of developments under review in designated OECD/DAC member countries.
- Assist DCD’s management in contributing to other OECD or DCD-wide processes, including preparing briefs and reports.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- An advanced university degree in development, international relations, political science, public administration or public policy, law, economics, or development economics.
Professional Background
- A minimum of eight years of relevant experience for this particular position, in a national or international aid agency or in a relevant institution, preferably both at headquarters and in partner countries.
- Practical experience assessing, analysing and reporting on development agency projects, programmes or institutional performance.
- Experience in public sector management, international development co-operation evaluation and consultative processes.
- Demonstrated skills in policy analysis, including an understanding of critical issues facing development co-operation agencies and developing countries.
- Excellent written and communication skills, and the ability to represent the organisation at meetings and conferences.
Skills and competencies
- Strategic vision and analytical capability to anticipate emerging issues and opportunities in international development cooperation.
- Sensitivity to political issues and dynamics and ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate opportunities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Strong intercultural ability and demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, foster innovation, and deliver results in complex, multilateral settings.
Languages
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reaching a good working level.
- Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Core Competencies
- OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: : Collaboration and Horizontality (level 3), Achieve Results (level 3), Vision and Strategy (level 3), Enable People (level 2), Ethics and Integrity (level 2), Innovate and Embrace Change (level 3)
There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Additional Information
Contract and other information
- This vacancy is used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.
Closing Date:
- Applications should reach us no later than 23h59 (Paris time) on 17 August 2026.
Selection Process
- For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen in August/September 2026 and panel interviews are planned in September/October 2026.
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- Monthly base salary starting from 9,783.73 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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