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 has earned a leading role in agriculture. The Trade and Agriculture Directorate (TAD) is the focal point for the OECD’s work on agriculture, both international and domestic, and it works to advance the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General, including on climate change mitigation and on open trade and markets, ensuring impact of the OECD Agriculture work in the international governance architecture, in co-ordination with the OECD Sherpa team.

TAD works covers a wide set of analysis of food and agriculture policy, agri-food trade and market and agricultural sustainability under the responsibility of two divisions, the Agriculture and Resource Policies (ARP) Division and the Agro-Food Trade and Markets (ATM) Division. TAD work involves a mixture of analytical and policy-oriented research conducted in a dynamic, multicultural environment by a team of highly-qualified and experienced staff.

TAD/ATM is looking for a Junior Data Analyst to contribute to its work on agricultural commodity markets and related analysis on agriculture and food policy issues. The Junior Data Analyst will prepare data for the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook, lead the Outlook projections for one commodity group and contribute to the ongoing development of the Outlook data process and the related agricultural market model (Aglink-Cosimo). Contributions to other data work of the TAD/ATM Division is going to be part of the regular work as well. The Junior Data Analyst will work under the oversight of the Head of Division in TAD/ATM.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Research, Analysis and drafting

• Prepare the database for the Agricultural Outlook, improving the data process of Aglink-Cosimo and analysing of Aglink-Cosimo results, including the development and updating of relevant software, AI applications and modelling tools.
• Contribute to the preparation of the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook with specific focus on one commodity chapter and to other publications designed for a policy audience.
• Prepare data output, dashboards, presentations, and briefing material that are clear, concise and relevant for policy makers.
• Ensure continuous awareness of emerging research (especially regarding data processes), exploratory work and evolving policies on agriculture commodity and food markets and trade, emanating from governments, other international organisations, non-governmental organisations, academia and the private sector.

Liaison, representation, and meetings

• Participate to the organisation of workshops, webinars and events organised by the OECD on agriculture and food, as requested, including by interacting with prospective speakers.
• Coordinating data collection with member countries and international commodity organisations.
• Collaborate with other Divisions and Directorates and contribute to horizontal and multidisciplinary projects and outputs as needed.
• Build and maintain a network of contacts with government officials, analysts and experts in international organisations, research institutions, universities and NGOs.

Other duties

• Provide general support to the activities of the Division as required, in particular as requested by the Head of Division.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in econometrics, applied economics or political sciences, with an emphasis on agriculture, food or environmental issues.

Professional Background

• Minimum three years' experience in economic analysis on agriculture, food, environment or related topics.
• Proven capacity to organize data collection, econometric analysis and mathematical programming.
• Proven capacity for sound analytical and policy-orientated work; to effectively execute research and to synthesise and communicate quantitative information for audiences at governmental or intergovernmental level.

Tools

• Proficiency in analysis of quantitative information and experience with advanced analytical tools (Excel, GAMS, AI approaches and especially Python) is a requirement.

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 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• 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 midnight 11 June 2026 (CEST).

Contract Duration

• 12-month fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 6 008 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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• 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, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

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.