Company Description
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 OECD has earned a leading role in Trade and Agriculture. The Trade and Agriculture Directorate (TAD) provides relevant and timely information and advice to support the efforts of governments to improve the domestic and international performance of their trade, agriculture, food and fishery policies and to maintain the orderly use of export credits. It is the focal point for the OECD’s work on agriculture, both international and domestic, and it works to advance the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General, ensuring impact of the OECD Agriculture work in the international governance architecture.
The Agriculture and Resource Policies Division (TAD/ARP) works across three main areas of agriculture and food policy; it monitors and evaluates policy developments, undertakes in-depth country reviews, with a particular focus on innovation towards productivity, sustainability and resilience of agriculture; and evaluates the sector’s performance, policy progress and options to address climate change, environment and resource issues. TAD/ARP’s work involves a mix of analytical and policy-orientated research conducted in a dynamic, multicultural environment by a team of highly-qualified and experienced staff.
TAD/ARP is looking for a Head of Unit to lead ARP’s work on agricultural policy monitoring and evaluation. That includes managing the preparation, production, modernisation and outreach of the flagship report OECD Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation and the related agricultural support database, and supervising a team of international policy analysts and statisticians. The selected person will report to the Head of the Agriculture and Resource Policy Division in the Trade and Agriculture Directorate (TAD).
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Research and Analysis
- Provide intellectual leadership on agricultural policy and its measurement. This includes understanding what are the expected effects of different types of policies and how to gauge policy progress towards particular objectives.
- Lead the production of the OECD Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation report and the related agricultural support database, by working with a team of analysts and statisticians, in collaboration with officials from covered countries. This also includes drafting of key cross-cutting parts, including the executive summary, contribute where relevant to other parts, and oversee the production of the report in collaboration with colleagues.
- Manage foreseen improvements to the agricultural support database and the report in collaboration with colleagues.
- Liaise with others working inside the Organisation on agriculture policy discussions and indicators.
Liaison, representation and meetings
- Take a lead role in consultations with delegations during design and approval processes related to the report.
- Actively contribute to enhancing visibility, usage and impact of the report and database, in coordination with the directorate's communication unit. This may involve planning and contributing to seminars, conferences and other events.
- Serve as Board member to the Aglncentives Consortium of international organisations on agricultural support measurement.
- Maintain a network of contacts with delegations, governments, other international organisations, universities, and research institutes in the fields of agricultural economics and policy.
- Respond to timely requests for information on agricultural policy issues.
Management
- Supervise a team of analysts and statisticians working on agricultural policy measurement
- Participate in the division management discussions, with other heads of unit and the head of division.
- Contribute to discussions and decisions related to work plans, performance reviews, human resource management and budget in the division, under the oversight of the head of division.
- Manage contracts, hiring, and raise funding when this can usefully complement the Programme of Work.
- Identify and manage external consultants and temporary staff to provide analytical input into the work as needed.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- An advanced university degree in agricultural economics or a similar discipline.
- A PhD or similar academic publication record in the area of agricultural policies or related fields would be an asset.
Professional Background
- Eight to ten years' experience in policy analysis acquired in a national government, a research environment or in another international organisation.
- Experience in quantitative analysis of agricultural policy issues.
- Experience in leading a team towards tangible outcomes
- Proven effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of OECD agricultural support measurement method 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: Vision and Strategy (Level 3); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 3); 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.
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 other languages would be an asset.
Additional Information
Closing Date:
- This vacancy will be filled by the end of 2026, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 24 May 2026 (CEST).
Contract Duration
- Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
What the OECD offers
- Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 11 134.80 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information
- Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD 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.
