Policy Analyst - Responsible Business Conduct

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Research, analysis and drafting

• Lead and contribute to research and comparative policy analysis on RBC across countries, sectors and different policy themes in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Co-ordinate collaboration with country authorities, stakeholders and partner organisations, including to support research activities.
• Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data, including through interviews with governments, businesses, trade unions, civil society and other stakeholders.
• Draft and review analytical outputs such as reports, policy briefs and background notes, synthesising good practices, key findings and actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the dissemination of findings and support follow‑up engagement and implementation monitoring.

Capacity building

• Co‑design and co‑deliver workshops and trainings for governments, businesses and other stakeholders - virtually or in person- at country, regional and/or OECD levels, in co-operation with partner organisations.
• Contribute to the development of context‑adapted training and learning materials on RBC and responsible supply chains.
• Organise and convene events, consultations and meetings, including co-ordination with partners, logistics and communication with stakeholders.
• Support the capacity‑building activities of other teams as needed.

Project management and engagement with stakeholders

• Develop and maintain engagement with governments, regional institutions, businesses, trade unions, civil society and international organisations on RBC‑related initiatives.
• Support internal and external communication activities on the work of the project.
• Contribute to project implementation reporting, evaluation exercises and monitoring processes.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with implementation partners to ensure timely and quality delivery of activities.
• Prepare briefings, presentations and speeches for management, and represent the OECD in international meetings.
• Provide inputs to the development of fundraising proposals.
• Contribute to the overall work of the Centre on Responsible Business Conduct.
• Support synergies and collaboration with other areas of work of the OECD.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

 Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in economics, business management, political sciences, law, international relations or development.
• A specialisation and/or background in responsible business conduct, corporate governance, anti-corruption, or international investment.

Professional Background

• Three to five years of experience in the field of responsible business conduct in a government institution, international organisation, business, trade union, civil society organisation, or research institute.
• Professional experience in or focused on sub-Saharan Africa.
• Professional experience in development co-operation would be an asset.

Skills

• Strong analytical and drafting skills with the ability to synthesise complex technical material into clear, concise and accessible outputs tailored to different audiences, including policy makers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment.
• Experience, particularly at the international level, in building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders would be an asset.
• Experience in delivery of development co-operation capacity building and/or project delivery.
• Applied RBC-expertise in any of the following areas would be an asset: mineral supply chains; investment promotion; state-owned enterprises; business integrity; access to remedy.
• Familiarity with international regulatory and policy dynamics on RBC and related geo-political developments.

Tools

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

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.
• A working level knowledge of other languages, notably Portuguese or Swahili, would be an asset.