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, whose mission is to build better policies for better lives. We 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 to establish evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a broad range of social, economic and environmental challenges, from the improvement of 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 SCIENCE, TECHONOLOGY AND INNOVATION DIRECTORATE
The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Directorate, in line with the strategic objectives of the Secretary-General, helps OECD Member countries and other key economies build an environment conducive to translating science, technology and knowledge into innovation in order to provides solutions and opportunities, and support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and social wellbeing.
The Digital Connectivity, Economics and Society Division (DCES) of the STI is responsible for developing evidence, analysis and policy recommendations on critical topics for digital policymaking, including online safety, digital security, digital well-being, connectivity and infrastructure, critical technologies (e.g. semiconductors) and measuring digital transformation.
THE POSITION
STI is looking for a dynamic and experienced manager to head the OECD Digital Connectivity, Economics and Society Division (DCES) Division. The selected person will have line management responsibility for the budget of the Division and for a large team of about 30 professionals and support staff working in a multicultural environment. S/he will represent the OECD in international fora, synthesising and communicating key policy messages and findings. S/he will help advance the Strategic Objectives of the Secretary-General, particularly enhancing OECD’s work on Connectivity, Economics and Society.
S/he will help implement the OECD’s broader goals of better policies for better lives by working closely with staff responsible for other policy areas. S/he needs to be a skilled negotiator who is capable of dealing with multiple inter-institutional relationships, who thrives in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment, and who has the capacity to provide intellectual guidance to a highly qualified international team. S/he should exhibit innovative strategic thinking, have a high tolerance for change and uncertainty, and a track record of managing a complex programme of work and budget with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality operational outputs to tight deadlines.
As a key member of the management team of STI, the selected person will work closely with the Director and Deputy Director to support, advance and provide strategic direction to the Directorates’s work and work closely with the Office of the Secretary General (OSG) and other parts of the Organisation in the coordination of STI’s Global Relations Strategy and in providing input to horizontal work across the Organisation.
Main Responsibilities
Management of the committees and their programme of work
Representation, liaison and dissemination
Leadership
Budget management
Candidate Profile
Academic Background
Professional Background
Languages
Core Competencies
Contract Duration
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 on 10 December 2024 (Paris time).
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from 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. Our selection processes are merit-based; we strive to enhance diversity both from national and gender perspectives while running fair, transparent and competitive selection processes.
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