The OECD Internship Programme is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General and to support the corporate functions of the Organisation. Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
Successful candidates will carry out research and provide support to Policy Analysts in one of the following areas. Please note that the list is non-exhaustive.
Agriculture and Fisheries
Artificial Intelligence
Bribery and corruption
Competition
Corporate Governance
Development
Development Effectiveness
Digitalisation
Economy
Education and Skills
Employment
Energy
Environment
Finance
Gender and Diversity
Global Relations
Health
Industry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Insurance and Pensions
International Migration
Monitoring and Evaluation
Investment
Nuclear Energy
Public Governance
Regional Development
Regulatory Reform
Science and Technology
Statistics
Tax
Tourism
Trade and Agriculture
Transport
For internships in the Corporate functions, successful candidates will be involved in one of the following areas:
Communications, Media & Public Relations
Event Management
Finance, Budget and Accounting
Human Resources
Information Technology
Legal services
Office Administration
Translation
Examples of work entrusted to interns include:
Participating in the preparation of studies and documents;
Carrying out research and reviews of existing materials;
Collecting, organising and analysing data;
Contributing to the production of documents, working papers and publications resulting from the above activities, including drafting notes and preparing technical annexes;
Participating in meetings and seminars;
Liaising and building networks with officials in national administrations, researchers, other international organisations and member country Delegations;
Contributing to the organisation of events, communication, planning and evaluation.
Qualifications
Academic Background
Full time student in a discipline related to the work of the OECD.
Professional Background
International experience through studies, internships or professional activities would be an asset.
Tools
Solid quantitative and computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Languages
An excellent command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) and working knowledge of, or willingness to learn the other. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical skills demonstrated by academic success and professional achievements.
Strong interest in the work of OECD in promoting international co-operation.
Ability to plan and conduct research independently.
Good organisational skills, ability to work effectively on the basis of general instructions, with the capacity to prioritise tasks, often according to tight deadlines.
Proven ability to work in a multicultural and team oriented environment and to adapt to changing working methods and technologies.
Very good drafting and communication skills.
Additional Information
Contract Duration
The duration of the internship is for a period between one and six months (renewable for another six months up to a total of twelve months), on a full-time basis. Please indicate your availability clearly in your application form.
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