Company Description

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to 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 on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving 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 OECD Centre on Well-Being, Inclusion, Sustainability and Equal opportunities (WISE) is an agile and innovative team that aims to strengthen the OECD's capacity to help countries implement a cross-cutting approach to contemporary policy challenges. WISE's mission includes developing new tools, evidence and policy solutions that are centred on people and focus on promoting greater opportunities and well-being as key pillars for shared economic prosperity, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. WISE works across disciplines and policy areas to design comprehensive responses that can match the complexity of the challenges faced by governments and ensure that people and their well-being remain at the heart of policy agendas. WISE works on topics ranging from inequalities of opportunity and poor social mobility, to loneliness, and promoting good well-being and mental health. Our work is grounded in the contexts of today’s policy priorities and global challenges, such as ageing, digitalization and new environmental challenges.

WISE is looking for an experienced and dynamic human and financial resources manager to lead the Resource Management Unit (RMU) of the Centre. The successful candidate will lead a small team, currently consisting of one administrative assistant, potentially expanding as needs evolve. The selected candidate will provide managerial guidance and support on all human and financial resources management activities in the Centre, including contributing to the Directorate’s strategy and smooth operation, and building effective relationships with internal and external partners. The selected candidate will be particularly closely involved in the end-to-end management of voluntary contributions (VCs), including donor liaison on financial matters. She/he will also be responsible for managing the workflow of the Unit as a whole, ensuring effective prioritisation and timely delivery of tasks. She/he will support the WISE Management Group and develop tailored processes, procedures and guidance as needed, as well as implementing OECD-wide policies and ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines. She/he will report to the Director, working in close collaboration with other Heads of Unit and staff at all levels within WISE and with central OECD services.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Provide managerial guidance and advice to the WISE Director on a wide range of financial and budgetary matters, Programme of Work and Budget development, human resource management, OECD policy implementation, and general administration.
• Provide regular financial reporting and budget monitoring to the Director, and WISE Heads of Unit, identifying trends and highlighting risks.
• Manage the Directorate’s overall budget (Part 1, VCs), including the review and control of all expenditure, preparation of financial status reports, management of staff savings, and reconciliation of expenditure when necessary and ensure validity of the supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance to managers and RMU colleagues on the application of financial norms and procedures. Ensure compliance with OECD’s financial regulations, instructions, procedures, policies and practices, using the corporate financial and administrative processes, systems and tools.
• Collaborate with the Director and WISE Management Group to develop expenditure plans, ensuring conformity of these plans with the Organisation’s Financial Regulations and the PWB; monitor expenditure at Directorate and Unit level; identify and flag any shortfalls in a timely manner and suggest corrective action.
• Ensure complete and accurate financial records are kept for audit purposes.
• Manage year-end closing for WISE accounts.
• Oversee procurement processes for goods and services, including Calls for Tenders and Market Consultations, in liaison with the OECD Central Purchasing Group (CPG) and/or the Procurement Board.
• Provide advice on the implementation or interpretation of legal contracts and OECD internal rules, particularly on the Financial Regulations and Instructions, in collaboration with the Legal Directorate and the Programme, Budget and Financial Management Service.
• Advise WISE Senior Management in the coordination, preparation, monitoring and implementation of the Centre’s Programme of Work and Budget (PWB); Committee Progress Reports (CPR) and Programme Implementation Reviews (PIR), financial Reviews and Projected Budget Results. For this purpose, in close co-ordination with the Director, prepare and present materials, including official documents.

Management of voluntary contributions (VCs)

• Provide guidance on and participate in the preparation of VC proposals/applications; provide guidance to HoUs to prepare VC budgets; maintain and update VC expenditure planning and monitoring tables and systems.
• Contribute to the negotiation process and review new offers in collaboration with managers, the Legal Directorate (LEG) and the Programme Budget and Financial Management Service (PBF); act as the focal point for the preparation of contracts and negotiations with Donors.
• Carry out all activities related to VCs through to their closure, preparing financial reports, ensuring that donor conditions are respected and that donors receive accurate financial and substantive reports.

Human Resource Management

• Manage recruitment planning, processes, and related administrative actions. Participate as a panel member for recruitments and draft panel reports when needed.
• Provide guidance on corporate human resources rules, regulations, processes, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Assist Heads of Unit in ensuring organizational structure, design, and staffing align with business needs and support the Programme of Work.
• Manage a team of one, providing advice, guidance, training, and ensuring efficient organizational workflow.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback, address underperformance, develop talent, and encourage staff learning and development.
• Contribute to corporate exercises such as HR strategy, workforce planning, and training initiatives.
• Oversee performance management, providing guidance on policies and processes, tracking progress, and supporting performance review meetings.

Team and process management

• Ensure the successful operation of the Unit as a whole, including developing strong working practices and an efficient organisational workflow, good communication, a positive and supportive team atmosphere, and effective use of team resources.
• Project manage, build realistic timelines and coordinate with managers across the Centre on significant files (e.g. recruitments, procurements, voluntary contributions) to ensure that these progress in a timely way, meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Contribute to defining and updating internal financial management policies and procedures, including fundraising, and ensuring their alignment with OECD Best Practices/Financial Instructions.
• Contribute to strategic resource management across the Centre, including through the development of the Programme of Work and Budget, the WISE People Review, workforce planning and actions to support diversity and inclusion and staff well-being.
• Implement and communicate changes in corporate processes, assisting the Director and Heads of Unit in understanding and complying with them.
• Identify and implement procedural and process improvements to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness, integrating new tools and best practices to improve operations.
• Utilize data analytics and visualization for informed decision-making and optimized resource planning and management.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team, encouraging the adoption of new ideas and technologies.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• University degree in business or public administration, accounting, human resources management, finance, or a closely related field.

Professional Background

• Minimum of five years of experience in human resources and finance management, with at least two years at a supervisory level, preferably in an international context.
• Experience working with or for different international organizations or financial institutions is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in interpreting and applying human resources and financial management procedures and policies.
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with proven experience in data processing and expenditure control, ideally within an international organization or similar environment.
• Solid knowledge of results-based budget and financial management; familiarity with the Organization's Programme of Work, budget, and financial management structure is advantageous.
• Good understanding of OECD processes and policies, financial regulations, rules, instructions, and procedures, or similar experience in another international organization is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team within an international environment, demonstrating multicultural sensitivity and strong negotiation skills.

Tools

• Extensive experience with resource management applications such as SAP, SRM, OBMR, PWB (BET, PWCM) database, Business Objects, SmartRecruiters, HR Renewal, or the ability to quickly master similar applications.
• Proficiency in standard MS-Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of PowerBi is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

Additional Information

Closing Date:

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 22 December 2025 at 11:59 PM (Paris Time).

Contract Duration

• Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 7,346.49 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

Selection Process:

For retained candidates, written tests and/or video-recorded interviews are foreseen for early February 2026 and panel interviews are planned for mid-March 2026.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of 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.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.