Junior Policy Analysts - Artificial Intelligence

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 Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Directorate, in line with the strategic objectives of the Secretary-General, helps OECD member countries and other key economies build an environment conducive to translating science, technology and knowledge into innovation in order to create economic and social value added.

The Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Digital Technologies Division (AIEDT) Division of STI is responsible for undertaking empirical and policy work on AI and emerging technologies including the implementation of the OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (OECD AI Principles). It includes the OECD.AI Policy Observatory that provides digital products and resources, and builds international dialogue to examine AI policy issues and trends to support countries. The Division is also responsible for the Global Forum on Technology (GFTech). The GFTech provides a venue for regular in-depth dialogue to foresee and get ahead of long-term opportunities and risks presented by technology and facilitates inclusive, in-depth, multi-stakeholder and values-based discussions on specific technology policy topics among OECD Members and partners, responding to gaps in existing fora.

The Observatory supports the work of the Digital Policy Committee (DPC), the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) and the Working Party on AI Governance (AIGO), including through convening and coordinating a global Network of Experts on AI (ONE AI) and several topic-specific expert groups on AI risk and accountability, AI incidents, AI compute, and AI futures.

STI/AIEDT is looking for Junior Policy Analysts to support its work on AI policy, notably regarding the OECD.AI Policy Observatory, GPAI, AIGO and ONE AI. The selected person(s) will work under the supervision of the Head of Unit in charge of the AI policy work, under the direction of the Head of the AIEDT Division in STI or under the direction of the Head of the AIEDT Division in STI, depending on the topics.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Research, analysis and drafting

• Carry out policy analysis on topics covered by the GPAI, the AIGO and the OECD.AI Network of Experts on AI related to AI policy and regulation, e.g. AI national policy and regulatory developments, AI risk approaches and accountability mechanisms, AI incidents reporting and analysis, AI foresight work, trends analysis, and emerging technological developments.
• Assist with and carry out research on AI policy, governance, including comprehensive country and regional reviews.
• Draft, provide input to and support the preparation of reports in these areas with the contribution of team members and of AI experts.
• Support the maintenance and development of policy databases.

Co-ordination, meetings and liaison

• Assist in the planning and the organisation of meetings of national government delegates and experts from the private sector, civil society, trade unions, the technical community and academia in connection with the Organisation’s work programme.
• Support the coordination of horizontal and multi-disciplinary projects and activities within STI and the OECD.
• Assist in the organisation and preparation of AIGO and GPAI-related meetings and workshops, including expert groups as relevant. Prepare presentation materials and documents as required.
• Liaise with national contact points, delegates, experts and organisations.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background:

• An advanced university degree in law, economics, computer science, or a related subject.

Professional Background:

• A minimum of two years' experience in policy analysis, with in-depth knowledge of digital policy, technology governance, and AI regulatory frameworks.
• A demonstrated ability to prepare written inputs of a consistently high quality, including for international audiences, and co-ordinate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience in synthesising policy-oriented analysis and in compiling and presenting briefing material and speeches to higher-level officials.

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.

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 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); 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.

Additional Information

Contract Duration

• This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions. The appointment type will be determined based on the needs of the Directorate and will be confirmed when an offer of employment is made to the selected candidate.

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 (Paris time) on 31 August 2025.

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

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 5,902 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.