Senior Strategic Advisor
Main Responsibilities
Strategic thinking
- Assist the Service’s senior management team in developing and updating its (medium and long-term) strategic vision.
- Support the implementation of the strategic orientations of the Service by identifying and promoting the use of appropriate data and management tools.
- Identify emerging issues that may have implications for the Service and contribute to their follow-up.
Reporting
- In close collaboration with the the Engagement and Strategic Transformation Divisionand in collaboration with other Divsions as appropriate:
- provide strategic analysis, advice and support to EXD/PBF senior management, using data, reporting and evidence as core instruments to support decision-making.
- Support effective communications – across the Service, within EXD, across the Organisation and with Members (i.e. official documents, presentations, briefings, newsletters, etc.) and promote the use of innovative communication tools to enhance the Service’s impact and visibility.
- Provide complete, accurate, consistent and timely advice, support and briefings to the Head of Division and the Head of Service.
- Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders as relevant to build strong collaborative relationships and effective communication, responsiveness and issue resolution.
- Foster co-operation and communication with the Service, in particular related to any transversal matters and projects.
Resources
- Participate in work related to staff development and other activities, as per request.
- Undertake analysis and prepare briefings or reports on aspects of the Service’s operations, budget, financial planning and management as requested.
Project management
- Carry out or coordinate any transversal projects as requested by the Head of Division, involving EXD/PBF staff and/or external stakeholders. This could cover:
- Project design, planning and reporting;
- Project resources coordination;
- Project implementation;
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- Advanced university degree in business or public administration, management, finance or communication.
- Advanced professional training in change management, strategic management, communication or project management would be an asset.
Professional Background
- Minimum eight years’ experience in a relevant field, including at least five years in the areas of strategic management, organisational transformation or strategic communication, preferably in an international and/or inter-governmental context.
- Knowledge of the areas of budgeting, finance, information technology and business process improvement and management - or equivalent experience.
- Proven project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Organisation’s strategic framework, integrated management cycle and internal control framework would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated strategic approach in his/her decision-making processes and framing of ideas and proposals.
- Experience in leading teams with proven ability to motivate, mentor and empower individuals.
- Proven ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders on critical issues.
- Proven experience developing innovative solutions for business needs.
- Proven experience demonstrating a collaborative mind-set, critical thinking, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Skills
- Strategic thinking.
- Mastery of a wide range of communication tools and techniques.
- Project and change management.
- People management.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Languages
- Working knowledge of both OECD official languages (English and French) would be an asset. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
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 2); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 3); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 3); 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, refer to OECD Core Competencies
Additional Information
Closing Date
- This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 12 March 2026 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
- Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.
What the OECD offers
- Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 10 700.33 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.
- This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.
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.