Internship- Uk Delegation to The Oecd - Paris, France - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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Paris, France

il y a 2 semaines

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Sophie Dupont

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

Who we are:

The UK Delegation to the OECD (UKDEL OECD) represents UK interests at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

The OECD is the largest grouping of likeminded democracies in the world, with a membership of 38 countries accounting for nearly 50% of the world's GDP.

The OECD's mission is to promote stronger, cleaner, and fairer economic growth and raise employment and living standards based on shared values - better policies for better lives.

At UKDEL OECD you will be on the frontline of tackling the most pressing global challenges.

We harness OECD data and expertise to support evidence-based policymaking and standards, and enable our UK delegates to exchange ideas and best practices with likeminded counterparts for a sustainable and inclusive future.

You will work in a fast-paced and diverse team to help UKDEL OECD deliver top HMG priorities, including in the areas of economic resilience, trade, gender equality, external relations, climate, energy, development, and tech and digital.

We are committed to providing interns with substantive professional development.

The work will be demanding and, to get the most from the opportunity, you will need to be a flexible, committed self-starter.

In return, we offer real responsibility in a supportive and dynamic environment.

UKDEL OECD takes wellbeing - including mental health - seriously. While our work is driven by the OECD calendar, we promote flexible working as much as possible.

The role entails
We are recruiting an intern to provide support to UKDEL OECD teams covering the following areas and general support to the Delegation:

Economic, Trade and Social Policy
;:
Governance and Technology
;:
International Development and Gender Equality
;:
Global Relations, Energy and Climate
.

And general support to the Delegation.

Monitoring key OECD policy meetings and outputs, notetaking and producing regular reports for officials in Whitehall and in the FCDO network;
Providing logístical and policy support for highlevel events including Ministerial meetings and visits by Whitehall officials to the OECD. This could involve attending preparatory meetings, organising papers and registrations, writing briefings and official reports, and helping draft external comms lines;
Helping the Delegation drive forward UK priorities in key OECD policyfocused committees such as the Trade Committee, Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy, Development Assistance Committee, External Relations Committee, Economic Policy Committee and in governance committees such as the Executive Committee and the Budget Committee;
Keeping track of relevant media in the area of work;
Identifying further opportunities for the UK to benefit from the OECD's current and future work streams to achieve UK policy objectives;
Supporting the relevant team with adhoc activities;
Administrative and organisational support to the wider Delegation.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience - Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*).

Knowledge of / interest in public policy, economic diplomacy, and the areas in which the OECD works, but not necessarily acquired in academia.
Ability to deliver quickly, and show flexibility in the face of changing priorities or demands.
Excellent communication skills, a good understanding of how to document and present information, and good judgement with an ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
Resourcefulness and ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail, an ability to find creative solutions, and an understanding of when to ask for support/guidance.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect for diversity.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1

It will be a plus:

Relevant experience or (vocational) qualifications (whether completed or in progress) in economics, social policy, international relations, or related fields.
Good projectmanagement skills.
Good Frenchlanguage skills(written and spoken) and any other OECD Member's language.

Required behaviours 1

Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together Application deadline 5 May 2024

Grade - Internship

Type of Position - Full-time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week - 35

Duration of Post - 6 months

Region - Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory - France

Location (City) - UK Delegation to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development, Paris

Type of Post - British Embassy

Number of vacancies - 1

Salary Currency - EUR

Salary 1
Monthly Internship stipend)

Start Date - 2 September 2024

End Date - 1 March 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

This is a full-time (35hours/week),