Policy Analyst - Peer Reviews, Reforms and Partnerships for Development Impact

The Policy Analyst will contribute to the delivery of OECD-DAC peer reviews and mid-term reviews, conduct research and analysis of member country development co-operation practices, and support dissemination and advisory work. The role involves policy analysis, meeting support, representation, and contributing to the horizontal work of the Division and Directorate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of member country development co-operation practices and performance against set criteria focused on good and innovative practice and areas for improvement.
• Generate insightful and evidence-based analysis, drawing on creditor reporting system data.
• Draft analytical reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Prepare, participate in and report on mid-term reviews.
• Work with other teams in DCD to develop and promote guidance on more effective development across a range of policy areas (e.g. fragility, private sector, governance, gender, poverty etc).
• Synthesise internal and external lessons from peer reviews, contribute to peer learning products and dedicated peer learning exercises.
• Prepare substantive material for missions to headquarters and for partner country visits.
• Participate in missions to capitals/headquarters and country visits to partner countries and enable effective participation of peer reviewers.
• Lead / participate in teams undertaking peer reviews, liaising with DAC Delegates, reviewers and DAC Member officials in the conduct of the peer reviews.
• Maintain a network of professional contacts.
• Contribute to the horizontal work of the Division, the Directorate and the OECD.
• Keep abreast of developments under review in designated OECD/DAC member countries.
• Assist DCD’s management in contributing to other OECD or DCD-wide processes, including preparing briefs and reports.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree in development, international relations, political science, public administration or public policy, law, economics, or development economics.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in a national or international aid agency or relevant institution, preferably both at headquarters and in partner countries.
• Practical experience assessing, analysing and reporting on development agency projects, programmes or institutional performance.
• Experience in public sector management, international development co-operation evaluation and consultative processes.
• Demonstrated skills in policy analysis, including understanding critical issues facing development co-operation agencies and developing countries.
• Excellent written and communication skills, and ability to represent the organisation at meetings and conferences.
• Strategic vision and analytical capability to anticipate emerging issues and opportunities in international development cooperation.
• Sensitivity to political issues and dynamics and ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate opportunities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong intercultural ability and demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, foster innovation, and deliver results in complex, multilateral settings.
• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reaching a good working level.
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Development Cooperation
• Public Sector Management
• Project Performance Assessment
• Programme Performance Assessment
• Institutional Performance Assessment
• International Development Cooperation
• Research and Analysis
• Meeting Support
• Representation at Conferences
• Strategic Visioning
• Analytical Capability Development
• Multilateral Collaboration
• Cultural Competence
• Written Communication
• Development Economics
• Public Policy
• International Relations
• Political Science

Languages

English, French