Standards & Best Practices Officer

Company Description

THE OECD

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.

DIRECTORATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS

Under the guidance of the Secretary-General, the core mission of the Directorate for Communications ( COM ) is to maximise the reach and impact of the OECD and its work through clear, evidence-based communications working in collaboration with all directorates. The COM Directorate carries out its functions in accordance with the OECD Communications Strategy and pursuant to Annual Communication Plans for which it is responsible, steering organisational efforts on strategic priorities and supporting policy directorates in their communications to specialised audiences. COM is a centralised communications corporate directorate which provides services, advice and support to a highly decentralised communications environment. Working with communications professionals across the OECD, it drives a coherent communications function, serving as a standard setter for excellence while at the same time measuring communications impact and adjusting efforts as required. It leads on corporate level media, social media, stakeholder and parliamentary engagement; the ar