Communications Officer

Main Responsibilities

Publications

• Work with the Division's analysts on preparing publications (reports, papers, policy briefs, etc.), advising them throughout the publishing process.
• Copyedit, format and proofread manuscripts to ensure clarity and consistency of messaging and applying all OECD style rules and conventions.
• Draft short materials (articles, blog posts, etc.) to promote publications.
• Promote publications through multiple channels (web, social media, events, etc.) and identify opportunities to increase visibility across platforms and audiences.

Media

• Develop social media campaigns for key events (publication launches, etc.) and regularly draft content for various platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, X, WhatsApp) to promote outputs.
• Monitor social media to evaluate the impact of campaigns.
• Support work with traditional media, including in the preparation of materials (draft press releases, etc.) and monitoring of media coverage.

Web

• Update and maintain CM web pages, following corporate web rules and best practices, and ensure maximum visibility and discoverability of information.
• Draft original web content and adapt texts for the web, following best practices for SEO and GEO.

Design & multimedia

• Design high-quality communication materials targeted at a variety of stakeholders (e.g. flyers, brochures, videos, infographics).
• Propose new promotional approaches, aligned with corporate rules and tools, and keep abreast of best practices and innovations at the OECD and externally.

Events

• Manage the communication needs of events (e.g. conferences, workshops, webinars), including through the development of dedicated websites or webpages, visual signatures following OECD branding rules, agendas, and other promotional activities.

Strategic planning & Internal communications

• Contribute to DAF's annual communications plan and ensure that CM communications activities support the delivery of this plan as well as the DAF Director's communications priorities.
• Work collaboratively with the Division's other Communications Officers and provide support and back-up when needed.
• Coordinate with the DAF DO Communications Unit and COM in planning communications activities.
• Support impact monitoring and knowledge-sharing within the Division to maximise outreach efforts and exchange best practices.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, journalism or public affairs.

Professional Background

• At least three years of experience working in the field of communications, journalism or public affairs.
• Excellent writing skills with proven experience in producing high-quality content for diverse audiences, and ability to make complex issues accessible to a broad range of audiences.
• Very good proficiency in publication, social media and new communications tools.
• Strong experience with graphic design tools and website content management programmes.
• Excellent innovation skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience working in the financial sector would be an advantage.

Core Competencies

OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with 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 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.

Closing Date

This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 1 August 2026 at 23:59 (Paris time).

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

Monthly salary starts at 4 502.33 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

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