Young Associate

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Position Title: Young Associate
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 1 December 2024

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization founded to promote policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Established with 38 member countries, the OECD serves as a platform for governments, policymakers, and citizens to collaborate on evidence-based international standards and solutions to various social, economic, and environmental challenges. The organization focuses on enhancing economic performance, job creation, education, and combating international tax evasion, providing a unique forum for data analysis, experience exchange, best-practice sharing, and public policy advice.

Job Overview:
The Young Associate position within the Regional and Rural Policy Unit at the OECD is designed for individuals who are passionate about analyzing regional and rural discontent and enhancing competitiveness through sustainable Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. The role entails working closely with a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of a Senior Policy Analyst to drive economic revitalization and well-being in regions and rural areas. The Young Associate will engage in identifying successful partnerships between private firms and communities, focusing on boosting local economies and leveraging climate change opportunities. This position is ideal for recent graduates who are eager to contribute to impactful policy development and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Young Associate will undertake various responsibilities, including conducting analysis and desk research to identify best practices in ESG and partnerships that enhance competitiveness and sustainability in regions and rural areas. They will contribute to the development and analysis of questionnaires aimed at gathering insights on private-community partnerships and their local economic impacts. The role also involves performing literature reviews and drafting reports on findings related to sources of discontent, industrialization opportunities, and climate change in regions and rural areas. Additionally, the Young Associate will assist in drafting briefs, policy notes, papers, and reports as required, facilitate discussions in working and expert groups to share knowledge and co-develop solutions, and liaise with industry and policy experts to ensure alignment with innovative practices and climate-related opportunities for rural development.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Young Associate position should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong research and analytical abilities. A solid foundation in statistical and quantitative skills is essential, and familiarity with statistical software such as STATA, R, SAS, or SPSS would be considered an asset. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen interest in regional and rural development issues.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in economics, economic geography, public policy, environmental economics, political science, statistics, management, international relations, or a related discipline. The graduation date should fall between 1 January 2024 and 1 September 202

• Applications from individuals who already hold or are enrolled in a Master’s, PhD, or equivalent degree will not be considered. Coursework in at least two of the following areas is required: economics, statistics, economic geography, policy, political science, international relations, and environmental economics.

Experience:
The position is targeted at recent graduates or those nearing graduation, thus requiring no prior professional experience. However, any relevant internships or academic projects related to regional development, ESG practices, or policy analysis would be beneficial and viewed favorably.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential given the international nature of the OECD. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly French, would be advantageous but is not explicitly required for this position.

Additional Notes:
The Young Associate position is a two-year fixed-term appointment, with a starting date in September 202

• The closing date for applications is set for midnight on 1 December 2024 (CET). The monthly base salary for this role is 3,780.34 EUR, exempt from French income tax, with additional allowances based on eligibility. The OECD is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries.