Head of the Regional Development Dynamics Division – OECD Development Centre
OECD
Full-time
On-site
Boulogne-Billancourt Île-de-France France
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.
The Development Centre
The Development Centre (DEV) helps developing countries and emerging economies find innovative policy solutions to promote sustainable growth, reduce poverty and inequalities, address gender equality and improve people’s lives. The Centre facilitates policy dialogue between governments, involving public, private, and philanthropic actors. Countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America participate as full members in the Centre, where they interact on an equal footing with OECD members.
The new Regional Development Dynamics Division (DEV/RDD) will consolidate DEV’s regional desks under one umbrella, enhancing their capacity to analyse development dynamics, foster stronger partnerships with regional institutions, and produce cross-regional and globally relevant research and policy dialogues. Working closely with other DEV divisions, the RDD will support DEV’s contributions to regional and international processes.
Organised around three key pillars—Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean—the Division will strengthen DEV’s geographic approach and amplify the impact of its regional economic reports and partnerships.
DEV is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and visionary leader to head the Regional Development Dynamics Division. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in positioning the Development Centre as a leading analytical voice and trusted policy advisor for public and private actors in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
As part of DEV’s senior management team, the Division Head will report to the Director and work closely with the relevant Deputy Director, guiding strategic priorities while collaborating with the Office of the Secretary-General and other OECD bodies on cross-cutting initiatives.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Vision
Shape and implement DEV’s Programme of Work, enhancing the impact of policy recommendations across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean, while amplifying the OECD’s global influence on development.
Oversee and steer the production of the Division’s analytical outputs, ensuring the highest quality in flagship reports, policy papers, dialogues, and proposals that shape national policies and global debates on sustainable development.
Act as a thought leader, identifying and advancing research on priority areas such as financing for development, economic transformation, just green transitions, social inclusion, and informality to keep DEV’s work at the forefront of development discourse.
Provide strategic direction as part of DEV’s senior management team, fostering synergies across divisions and aligning efforts with broader organisational goals.
Stakeholder Engagement and Representation
Build and maintain high-level partnerships with regional institutions, member and partner countries, and international organisations to strengthen DEV’s impact and influence.
Represent DEV and the OECD in global fora (e.g., UN, G20, G7) and at key international events, promoting DEV’s work and influencing the global development agenda.
Advance regional cooperation through strategic partnerships and participation in OECD regional programmes and initiatives.
Management and Coordination
Lead the Division’s strategic and financial planning, ensuring optimal use of resources and high-quality outputs.
Cultivate a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative team environment, promoting continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in project execution.
Implement strong processes for recruitment, performance management, and financial oversight, maintaining transparency and accountability, ensuring alignment to corporate frameworks.
Develop and drive a sustainable fundraising strategy, engaging donors and partners to secure financial support for the Division’s activities.
Qualifications
Academic Background
Advanced university degree in economics, development economics, development studies, international relations or a related field.
A PhD would be considered a strong asset.
Professional Experience
At least 10 years of senior-level experience in sustainable development policy, with a focus on designing and implementing strategies in developing countries and in an international context.
Proven ability to provide strategic leadership, manage complex projects, and deliver results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Strong understanding of the economic, social, and political dynamics of emerging and developing economies, with hands-on experience in at least one of the targeted regions.
Demonstrated proficiency in fundraising, resource optimisation, stakeholder engagement, and cultivating strategic partnerships with international organisations, governments, and the private sector.
Established experience in leading diverse, multicultural teams, fostering collaboration, and driving organisational excellence.
Key Competencies
Strong political acumen and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence policy debates and build consensus.
Track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions in development policy and practice.
Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English or French) and a commitment to achieve a good working knowledge of the other.
Knowledge of Spanish is a significant asset.
Core Competencies
Staff in Executive Leadership are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes at level 3: Vision and Strategy; Enable People; Ethics and Integrity; Collaboration and Horizontality; Achieve Results; Innovate and Embrace Change.
To learn more about the definitions for each competency, please refer to the OECD Core Competency Framework.
Additional Information
Closing Date
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 27 March 2025 (CEST).
Contract Duration
Three-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
Monthly base salary starting from 13 222 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
Process
All applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. For candidates who are screened-in, written tests and/or video-recorded interviews and panel interviews are foreseen. A leadership assessment will also be requested by candidates in the final selection stage.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD and Development Centre member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. Our selection processes are merit-based; we strive to enhance diversity both from national and gender perspectives while running fair, transparent and competitive selection processes.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
Learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Browse our People Management Guidebook to learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and on policies supporting staff in their daily life.
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.
The Development Centre
The Development Centre (DEV) helps developing countries and emerging economies find innovative policy solutions to promote sustainable growth, reduce poverty and inequalities, address gender equality and improve people’s lives. The Centre facilitates policy dialogue between governments, involving public, private, and philanthropic actors. Countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America participate as full members in the Centre, where they interact on an equal footing with OECD members.
The new Regional Development Dynamics Division (DEV/RDD) will consolidate DEV’s regional desks under one umbrella, enhancing their capacity to analyse development dynamics, foster stronger partnerships with regional institutions, and produce cross-regional and globally relevant research and policy dialogues. Working closely with other DEV divisions, the RDD will support DEV’s contributions to regional and international processes.
Organised around three key pillars—Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean—the Division will strengthen DEV’s geographic approach and amplify the impact of its regional economic reports and partnerships.
DEV is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and visionary leader to head the Regional Development Dynamics Division. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in positioning the Development Centre as a leading analytical voice and trusted policy advisor for public and private actors in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
As part of DEV’s senior management team, the Division Head will report to the Director and work closely with the relevant Deputy Director, guiding strategic priorities while collaborating with the Office of the Secretary-General and other OECD bodies on cross-cutting initiatives.
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Vision
Shape and implement DEV’s Programme of Work, enhancing the impact of policy recommendations across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean, while amplifying the OECD’s global influence on development.
Oversee and steer the production of the Division’s analytical outputs, ensuring the highest quality in flagship reports, policy papers, dialogues, and proposals that shape national policies and global debates on sustainable development.
Act as a thought leader, identifying and advancing research on priority areas such as financing for development, economic transformation, just green transitions, social inclusion, and informality to keep DEV’s work at the forefront of development discourse.
Provide strategic direction as part of DEV’s senior management team, fostering synergies across divisions and aligning efforts with broader organisational goals.
Stakeholder Engagement and Representation
Build and maintain high-level partnerships with regional institutions, member and partner countries, and international organisations to strengthen DEV’s impact and influence.
Represent DEV and the OECD in global fora (e.g., UN, G20, G7) and at key international events, promoting DEV’s work and influencing the global development agenda.
Advance regional cooperation through strategic partnerships and participation in OECD regional programmes and initiatives.
Management and Coordination
Lead the Division’s strategic and financial planning, ensuring optimal use of resources and high-quality outputs.
Cultivate a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative team environment, promoting continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in project execution.
Implement strong processes for recruitment, performance management, and financial oversight, maintaining transparency and accountability, ensuring alignment to corporate frameworks.
Develop and drive a sustainable fundraising strategy, engaging donors and partners to secure financial support for the Division’s activities.
Qualifications
Academic Background
Advanced university degree in economics, development economics, development studies, international relations or a related field.
A PhD would be considered a strong asset.
Professional Experience
At least 10 years of senior-level experience in sustainable development policy, with a focus on designing and implementing strategies in developing countries and in an international context.
Proven ability to provide strategic leadership, manage complex projects, and deliver results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Strong understanding of the economic, social, and political dynamics of emerging and developing economies, with hands-on experience in at least one of the targeted regions.
Demonstrated proficiency in fundraising, resource optimisation, stakeholder engagement, and cultivating strategic partnerships with international organisations, governments, and the private sector.
Established experience in leading diverse, multicultural teams, fostering collaboration, and driving organisational excellence.
Key Competencies
Strong political acumen and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence policy debates and build consensus.
Track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions in development policy and practice.
Languages
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English or French) and a commitment to achieve a good working knowledge of the other.
Knowledge of Spanish is a significant asset.
Core Competencies
Staff in Executive Leadership are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes at level 3: Vision and Strategy; Enable People; Ethics and Integrity; Collaboration and Horizontality; Achieve Results; Innovate and Embrace Change.
To learn more about the definitions for each competency, please refer to the OECD Core Competency Framework.
Additional Information
Closing Date
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 27 March 2025 (CEST).
Contract Duration
Three-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
Monthly base salary starting from 13 222 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
Process
All applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. For candidates who are screened-in, written tests and/or video-recorded interviews and panel interviews are foreseen. A leadership assessment will also be requested by candidates in the final selection stage.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD and Development Centre member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. Our selection processes are merit-based; we strive to enhance diversity both from national and gender perspectives while running fair, transparent and competitive selection processes.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
Learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Browse our People Management Guidebook to learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and on policies supporting staff in their daily life.