Data Analyst - gender statistics
OECD
Full-time
On-site
Paris Île-de-France France
Company Description
THE OECD – Who we are, what we do
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 Statistics and Data Directorate
The Statistics and Data Directorate (SDD) (www.oecd.org/sdd) provides statistics and data on a comparable basis and from a variety of sources to analysts, policy makers and members of civil society. SDD also develops new metrics and innovative digital tools to address emerging policy issues, leads the development of international statistical standards, advances statistical methodology and co-ordinates statistical and data-related activities within the Organisation and with other international organisations. The Directorate currently employs more than 90 staff members who support statistical work across a broad range of policy areas.
SDD is looking a Data Analyst who will contribute to its OECD-wide work on the development of new statistics, data and indicators related to gender to fill in data gaps and inform policymaking. He/she will report to a Senior Manager or a Team Leader in SDD.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Contribute to the OECD Gender Data Initiative as part of the broader OECD Gender Strategy
Identify and communicate gaps across the OECD related to gender statistics that are needed for advancing analyses to inform policymaking to reduce gender gaps along several dimensions.
Contribute to the preparation of a coordination mechanism for gender statistics across directorates, seeking to make gender data more findable in OECD databases.
Contribute to the development of a set of corporate guidelines for gender data development and management.
Contribute to empirical work on gender, as appropriate.
Comment on work related to gender from other OECD Directorates or other institutions.
Provide briefing on gender for the Chief Statistician or the Chief of Division, as appropriate.
Communication, liaison and other duties
Liaise with countries, other international organisations and other experts in the OECD and act as a focal point for countries on the maintenance, updating and further development of relevant databases.
Represent the OECD in international meetings, attend webinars and internal meetings to present OECD work and share insights.
Contribute to the organisation of workshops as required.
Contribute to the development of tools, products, presentations and other communication materials, to disseminate data, indicators, and analytical results.
Contribute to other data-related or analytical projects that may arise within the biennium.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
An advanced university degree or equivalent qualification in statistics, econometrics, economics, gender or a related field. A PhD would be an advantage.
Professional Background
At least two years of relevant experience in working in the production of policy-relevant statistics or in undertaking in-depth empirical analysis gained in national administration, research organisation and/or international organisation.
Experience in undertaking econometrics/machine learning analysis and in developing appropriate analysis to strengthen the evidence base.
Excellent drafting skills.
Experience with data visualisation and in summarising complex datasets to communicate key messages to non-expert audiences.
Tools
Very good programming skills (e.g. Python and R).
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
Good knowledge of visualisation tools (Flourish, Power BI, R Shiny, OECD Chart Builder) would be an advantage.
Communication and Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
Additional Information
Core Competencies
OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies, which will be assessed as part of this hiring process: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
To learn more about the definitions for each competency, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Contract Duration
Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
What the OECD offers
Depending on level of experience, monthly salary may start at 5,741.55 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
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.
The deadline to apply for this vacancy is 3rd January 2025. For retained candidates, tests are foreseen in January 2025 and panel interviews are planned for February 2025.
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.
THE OECD – Who we are, what we do
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 Statistics and Data Directorate
The Statistics and Data Directorate (SDD) (www.oecd.org/sdd) provides statistics and data on a comparable basis and from a variety of sources to analysts, policy makers and members of civil society. SDD also develops new metrics and innovative digital tools to address emerging policy issues, leads the development of international statistical standards, advances statistical methodology and co-ordinates statistical and data-related activities within the Organisation and with other international organisations. The Directorate currently employs more than 90 staff members who support statistical work across a broad range of policy areas.
SDD is looking a Data Analyst who will contribute to its OECD-wide work on the development of new statistics, data and indicators related to gender to fill in data gaps and inform policymaking. He/she will report to a Senior Manager or a Team Leader in SDD.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Contribute to the OECD Gender Data Initiative as part of the broader OECD Gender Strategy
Identify and communicate gaps across the OECD related to gender statistics that are needed for advancing analyses to inform policymaking to reduce gender gaps along several dimensions.
Contribute to the preparation of a coordination mechanism for gender statistics across directorates, seeking to make gender data more findable in OECD databases.
Contribute to the development of a set of corporate guidelines for gender data development and management.
Contribute to empirical work on gender, as appropriate.
Comment on work related to gender from other OECD Directorates or other institutions.
Provide briefing on gender for the Chief Statistician or the Chief of Division, as appropriate.
Communication, liaison and other duties
Liaise with countries, other international organisations and other experts in the OECD and act as a focal point for countries on the maintenance, updating and further development of relevant databases.
Represent the OECD in international meetings, attend webinars and internal meetings to present OECD work and share insights.
Contribute to the organisation of workshops as required.
Contribute to the development of tools, products, presentations and other communication materials, to disseminate data, indicators, and analytical results.
Contribute to other data-related or analytical projects that may arise within the biennium.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
An advanced university degree or equivalent qualification in statistics, econometrics, economics, gender or a related field. A PhD would be an advantage.
Professional Background
At least two years of relevant experience in working in the production of policy-relevant statistics or in undertaking in-depth empirical analysis gained in national administration, research organisation and/or international organisation.
Experience in undertaking econometrics/machine learning analysis and in developing appropriate analysis to strengthen the evidence base.
Excellent drafting skills.
Experience with data visualisation and in summarising complex datasets to communicate key messages to non-expert audiences.
Tools
Very good programming skills (e.g. Python and R).
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
Good knowledge of visualisation tools (Flourish, Power BI, R Shiny, OECD Chart Builder) would be an advantage.
Communication and Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
Additional Information
Core Competencies
OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies, which will be assessed as part of this hiring process: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
To learn more about the definitions for each competency, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Contract Duration
Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
What the OECD offers
Depending on level of experience, monthly salary may start at 5,741.55 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
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.
The deadline to apply for this vacancy is 3rd January 2025. For retained candidates, tests are foreseen in January 2025 and panel interviews are planned for February 2025.
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.