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Position Title: Adviser to the Director’s Office
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: Friday 13 December 2024 23h59 (Paris time)

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 OECD has a significant role in international tax issues through its Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTPA), which focuses on both international and domestic taxation matters, working on projects related to the digital economy, Climate Change, and inclusive growth. The OECD is recognized for its analytical support to the Committee on Fiscal Affairs and the Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), engaging with over 140 member countries and jurisdictions to influence tax policy making globally.

Job Overview:
The Adviser will play a crucial role in supporting the Director’s Office at the OECD’s Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTPA). This position involves preparing briefing notes, background materials, and articles for the Director’s Office, as well as organizing workshops and meetings related to the CTPA’s work. The Adviser will actively monitor developments in tax-related issues and disseminate relevant information across the directorate. Additionally, the role includes advising on OECD corporate and legal processes, tracking deliverables, and supervising interns and junior staff. The Adviser will also coordinate responses to requests from senior policymakers and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality written inputs and effective communication across various units within the OECD.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the Adviser include:

• Supporting the Director’s Office by preparing briefing notes, talking points, and background materials for missions and meetings.
• Assisting in organizing workshops, videoconferences, and meetings related to the CTPA’s work, particularly for the Committee on Fiscal Affairs and the BEPS Inclusive Framework.
• Staying updated on tax-related developments and disseminating information as needed.
• Advising the Director’s Office on OECD corporate and legal processes and liaising with relevant departments.
• Tracking deliverables and ensuring timely follow-ups with senior management.
• Drafting and editing briefs, reports, and notes, ensuring coherence and quality.
• Coordinating and drafting central reports and contributing to Ministerial Council Meeting preparations.
• Liaising with various units and representing CTPA at internal and external meetings.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess an advanced university degree or equivalent in taxation, economics, business, accounting, or Law. They should have at least five years of experience in tax administration, finance ministries, Financial Institutions, or related organizations. A strong understanding of international taxation principles and OECD processes is essential. The candidate must demonstrate excellent writing skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences, and have proven experience in presenting complex issues effectively.

Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have an advanced university degree or equivalent in fields such as taxation, economics, business, accounting, or law. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of tax policy and administration.

Experience:
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience is required, ideally in a tax administration, ministry of finance, financial institution, or law/accounting firm. This experience should involve engagement with tax treaties, base erosion and profit shifting, and tax policy Analysis, among other related issues.

Languages:
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) is mandatory, along with knowledge of the other language. Candidates should be committed to achieving a good working level in the second language.

Additional Notes:
The position is an eighteen-month fixed-term appointment with the possibility of renewal. The ideal starting date is as soon as possible. The monthly salary starts at €7,738.74, plus allowances based on eligibility, and is exempt from French income tax. The selection process includes written tests and panel interviews scheduled for January and February 2025, respectively. The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.