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 provide solutions and opportunities, and support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and social wellbeing.
The Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Digital Technologies (AIEDT) Division of STI is responsible for undertaking empirical and policy work on AI and emerging technologies including the implementation of the OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (OECD AI Principles). It includes the OECD.AI Policy Observatory that provides digital products and resources, and builds international dialogue to examine AI policy issues and trends to support countries. The Division is also responsible for the Global Forum on Technology (GFTech). The GFTech provides a venue for regular in-depth dialogue to foresee and get ahead of long-term opportunities and risks presented by technology and facilitates inclusive, in-depth, multi-stakeholder and values-based discussions on specific technology policy topics among OECD Members and partners, responding to gaps in existing fora.
The Observatory supports the work of the Digital Policy Committee (DPC) and its Working Party on AI Governance (AIGO), including through convening and coordinating a global Network of Experts on AI (ONE AI) and several topic-specific expert groups on AI risk and accountability, AI incidents, AI compute and climate, and AI futures.
THE POSITION
STI is looking for a dynamic and experienced manager to head the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Digital Technologies (AIEDT) Division. The selected person will have line management responsibility for the budget of the Division and for a large team of about 20 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 AI and emerging technologies.
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
Representation, liaison and dissemination
Leadership
Budget management
Ideal 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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