Deputy Director, Statistics and Data Directorate

Deputy Director, Statistics and Data DirectorateFull-timeGrade: EL2The 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.The Statistics and Data Directorate (SDD) is the focal point for the OECD’s work on statistics and data, providing evidence on a comparable basis and from a variety of sources to analysts, policy makers, and members of civil society. SDD 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.SDD is looking for a dynamic and innovative Deputy Director with strong leadership skills and sound knowledge of the OECD statistical and data agenda. The Deputy Director will support the Director in implementing the Organisation’s Programme of Work and Budget and advancing the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General, ensuring the impact of the OECD’s statistical work.Main ResponsibilitiesStrategic Vision and LeadershipSupport the implementation of the Organisation’s Programme of Work and Budget and the advancement of the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General in the area of Statistics and Data.Keep SDD at the forefront of state-of-the-art measurement tools and frameworks.Contribute to the strategic planning, orientation and oversight of SDD’s activities.Provide guidance on key methodologies and concepts to respond to analytical and policy questions.Oversee the implementation of SDD’s communication and global relations strategies.Support the Office of the Secretary-General on targeted policy advice.Contribute to ensuring the global impact of the OECD work on Statistics and Data.Liaison and RepresentationPromote collaboration with the Secretary-General's Office and other Directorates.Represent SDD and the OECD at high-level meetings and conferences.Build collaborative working relationships throughout the OECD.Establish and maintain close contacts with national authorities, academia and research institutes.Management and Co-ordinationParticipate in SDD’s recruitment processes and professional development of its staff.Contribute to the overall management and administration of the SDD.Assist the Director in providing briefing material and contributions to initiatives.Adhere to and promote the highest professional standards and ethical principles.Academic BackgroundAn advanced university degree in statistics, econometrics, economics, mathematics or another relevant discipline.Professional BackgroundPreferably 15 years of experience in economic statistics, preferably gained while working in government or another International Organisation.Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to interact confidently with various audiences.Proven management skills and ability to motivate and manage a high-performing, multidisciplinary and multinational team.Core CompetenciesStaff 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.Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other is required.Closing DateThis vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23h59 10Nov2024 (Paris time).Contract DurationThree-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.Selection ProcessAll 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.The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries. #J-18808-Ljbffr