PAL 6 – Data Ecosystem Policy Analyst – Development Data
OECD
Full-time
On-site
Boulogne-Billancourt Île-de-France France
Company Description
THE OECD – Who we are, what we do
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 Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21 – www.paris21.org), hosted by the OECD, is a global partnership that promotes the better use and production of statistics to support sustainable development. With a Secretariat of about 20 staff, PARIS21 supports low- and lower middle-income countries in strengthening their national statistical systems and enhancing data ecosystems to enable evidence-based decision-making.
Job Description
SDD/PARIS21 is looking for a Data Ecosystem Policy Analyst – Development Data to lead and shape policy work in the area of development data. The selected candidate will coordinate initiatives that support the use of high-quality, inclusive, and innovative data for development, working with national and international stakeholders to promote stronger data ecosystems.
Leadership and Team Management
Lead and manage the Data Ecosystem Team: set goals, supervise implementation, monitor progress, and conduct performance reviews.
Serve as a member of the PARIS21 Team Leads Group, contributing to strategic direction, programme development, resource management, and external engagement.
Policy and Technical Work
Design and lead programmes that support the development and use of data ecosystems in low- and middle-income countries.
Provide policy guidance on topics such as data governance, statistical capacity, data partnerships, and innovation in data.
Ensure that transversal themes (e.g. gender equality, climate change, digitalisation) are adequately reflected in project design and implementation.
Support the integration of development data in national strategies (e.g. NSDSs), SDG monitoring frameworks, and national planning tools.
Translate data into actionable policy or make it contribute to policy reforms.
Create and develop models and frameworks to palliate gaps (e.g. in data ecosystems, governance, or innovation).
Outreach and Advocacy
Represent PARIS21 in international fora (e.g. UN Statistical Commission, World Data Forum).
Contribute to fundraising efforts, donor relations, and the expansion of partnerships.
Promote data for development through leadership, events, and communication outputs.
Analytical Work
Draft and oversee high-quality reports, policy briefs, presentations, and talking points.
Contribute to evidence-based analysis and knowledge sharing on effective use of data in development contexts.
Coordinate with consultants and partners in producing knowledge products and delivering technical assistance.
Qualifications
Academic Background
Advanced university degree in statistics, development economics, public policy, data science, or related disciplines.
Professional Background
At least five years of relevant experience working on development policy and data systems in low- and middle-income countries.
Strong understanding of data for development, including statistical systems, data use, and institutional capacity building.
Field experience in developing countries and/or experience with donor-supported data initiatives is highly desirable.
Proven leadership and project management skills, including experience managing teams in multicultural settings.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including coordination with governments, civil society, donors, and multilateral institutions.
Experience with gender data, climate data, artificial intelligence or digital innovations in data systems is a significant asset.
Tools
Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., Stata, R, EViews).
Strong writing and presentation skills for policy audiences.
Communication and Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
Additional Information
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 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
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.
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.
What the OECD offers
Monthly salary starts at 7955.19 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
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.
This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.
Selection Process
For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. This position is open to nationals of OECD member countries (www.oecd.org/membercountries) and nationals of countries eligible to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA), as set out by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC List of ODA recipients - DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2024-25-flows.pdf).
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.
THE OECD – Who we are, what we do
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 Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21 – www.paris21.org), hosted by the OECD, is a global partnership that promotes the better use and production of statistics to support sustainable development. With a Secretariat of about 20 staff, PARIS21 supports low- and lower middle-income countries in strengthening their national statistical systems and enhancing data ecosystems to enable evidence-based decision-making.
Job Description
SDD/PARIS21 is looking for a Data Ecosystem Policy Analyst – Development Data to lead and shape policy work in the area of development data. The selected candidate will coordinate initiatives that support the use of high-quality, inclusive, and innovative data for development, working with national and international stakeholders to promote stronger data ecosystems.
Leadership and Team Management
Lead and manage the Data Ecosystem Team: set goals, supervise implementation, monitor progress, and conduct performance reviews.
Serve as a member of the PARIS21 Team Leads Group, contributing to strategic direction, programme development, resource management, and external engagement.
Policy and Technical Work
Design and lead programmes that support the development and use of data ecosystems in low- and middle-income countries.
Provide policy guidance on topics such as data governance, statistical capacity, data partnerships, and innovation in data.
Ensure that transversal themes (e.g. gender equality, climate change, digitalisation) are adequately reflected in project design and implementation.
Support the integration of development data in national strategies (e.g. NSDSs), SDG monitoring frameworks, and national planning tools.
Translate data into actionable policy or make it contribute to policy reforms.
Create and develop models and frameworks to palliate gaps (e.g. in data ecosystems, governance, or innovation).
Outreach and Advocacy
Represent PARIS21 in international fora (e.g. UN Statistical Commission, World Data Forum).
Contribute to fundraising efforts, donor relations, and the expansion of partnerships.
Promote data for development through leadership, events, and communication outputs.
Analytical Work
Draft and oversee high-quality reports, policy briefs, presentations, and talking points.
Contribute to evidence-based analysis and knowledge sharing on effective use of data in development contexts.
Coordinate with consultants and partners in producing knowledge products and delivering technical assistance.
Qualifications
Academic Background
Advanced university degree in statistics, development economics, public policy, data science, or related disciplines.
Professional Background
At least five years of relevant experience working on development policy and data systems in low- and middle-income countries.
Strong understanding of data for development, including statistical systems, data use, and institutional capacity building.
Field experience in developing countries and/or experience with donor-supported data initiatives is highly desirable.
Proven leadership and project management skills, including experience managing teams in multicultural settings.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including coordination with governments, civil society, donors, and multilateral institutions.
Experience with gender data, climate data, artificial intelligence or digital innovations in data systems is a significant asset.
Tools
Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., Stata, R, EViews).
Strong writing and presentation skills for policy audiences.
Communication and Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
Additional Information
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 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
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.
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.
What the OECD offers
Monthly salary starts at 7955.19 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
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.
This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.
Selection Process
For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. This position is open to nationals of OECD member countries (www.oecd.org/membercountries) and nationals of countries eligible to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA), as set out by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC List of ODA recipients - DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2024-25-flows.pdf).
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.