Junior Policy Analyst - Green Finance and Investment (Temporary)

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Position Title: Junior Policy Analyst - Green Finance and Investment (Temporary)
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 23:59, 5 March 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization established to promote policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Founded in 1961, the OECD comprises 38 member countries and 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 improving economic performance, creating jobs, fostering education, and combating international tax evasion, providing a unique forum for data analysis, experience exchange, and best-practice sharing.

Job Overview:
The Junior Policy Analyst will be part of the Finance, Investment and Global Relations Division of the OECD Environment Directorate. This role involves supporting the implementation of multi-year programs focused on green finance and investment in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. The successful candidate will engage in research and analysis related to green finance regulation, particularly in the agriculture sector, and will be responsible for identifying funding sources for sustainability initiatives. The position requires collaboration with project managers and stakeholders to ensure effective program implementation and communication of results.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Junior Policy Analyst will conduct quantitative and qualitative research on green finance, focusing on the agriculture sector. Responsibilities include identifying public and private funding sources for agricultural sustainability, maintaining databases of funding opportunities, contributing to analytical reports and policy briefs, and preparing documentation for program coordination. The analyst will also assist in organizing capacity-building activities, seminars, and workshops, and will contribute to the development of strategic communication materials to disseminate policy conclusions and recommendations effectively.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in finance, economics, environmental or agricultural economics, environmental policy, or a related field. Proven experience in national, regional, or international organizations in climate change and green finance is essential. Familiarity with agricultural finance mechanisms, green bonds, and sustainability reporting is highly desirable. Strong analytical skills and the ability to conduct research and draft high-quality reports in English are required, along with proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis tools such as R or Python.

Educational Background:
A university degree in a relevant field such as finance, economics, environmental policy, or agricultural economics is mandatory for this position. Advanced degrees may be advantageous but are not explicitly required.

Experience:
Candidates should have proven experience working in organizations related to climate change and green finance, particularly in access to finance in agriculture within emerging economies. Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, as well as familiarity with financial data and sustainability metrics, is essential.

Languages:
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) is required, along with knowledge of the other language. Additional language skills relevant to the programs would be considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The position is a one-year fixed-term appointment with the possibility of renewal, ideally starting in March 202

• The closing date for applications is 23:59, 5 March 2025 (Paris time). Salary for temporary staff starts at 3,150 EUR, and conditions will depend on the candidate's experience and status. This opportunity is primarily open to serving officials but is also available to temporary staff.