Company Description

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 Directorate for Education and Skills (EDU) leads the Organisation’s work to help member and non-member countries achieve high-quality learning for all, design better skills policies, and turn them into jobs and growth. Within EDU, the The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an international survey which aims to evaluate education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students nearing the end of their compulsory education. So far, over 90 countries have participated in the assessment since it began in 2000.

PISA is looking for several Analysts to join the PISA Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Programme. The RDI programme coordinates the development and innovation-oriented activities managed by the OECD Secretariat, following the recommendations of the PISA Governing Board (PGB). This programme is dedicated to implementing  systematic content, methodological and operational advances in PISA.

The RDI programme is recruiting two specialised analysts to lead and coordinate the framework updates for the 2029 cycle: 

1. The Reading Analyst will coordinate the update of the PISA reading framework for the 2029 cycle. This includes managing the  expert group’s contributions, drafting the framework, defining new task models and designing prototype tasks. The role involves collaborating closely with and supervising the contractor responsible for developing the items for the 2029 reading test.
2. The Media & AI Literacy (MAIL) analyst will lead and coordinate the development of the framework for the PISA 2029 innovative domain on Media and AI literacy. He/she will coordinate expert contributions,  drafting the framework with the support of the experts, develop model tasks with scoring rules, and managing the  contractor tasked with  the design of the test.

Applicants are invited to signal in their application the position they are mostly interested in.

Both analysts will also support the RDI projects in the 2025/26 programme of work, and the analysis and reporting of the 2025 innovative domain of Learning in the Digital World (LDW). Both roles offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of international education assessments and contribute to PISA’s ongoing mission of innovation. They will report to the Senior Analyst in charge of the RDI programme and the PISA innovative domains.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Analysis and drafting

• Conduct in-depth research on reading assessments to identifyand proposeinnovations for PISA (for Reading Analyst)
• Perform targeted  analysis on media literacy learning and assessment, and develop model tasks for the PISA 2029 (for MAIL Analyst)
• Lead the development, drafting and review process of the 2029 PISA Reading framework (for Reading Analyst)
• Draft the framework for the PISA 2029 MAIL assessment (for MAIL Analyst)
• Draft and prepare presentations for the PISA Governing Board, effectively communicating key insights (for both positions)
• Review and coordinate contributions from experts  ensuring consistency, quality and alignment (for both positions) 
• Support comprehensive analysis and reporting activities for the 2025 Learning in the Digital and World (LDW)  assessment ensuring impactful dissemination of the test findings (for both positions) 
• Support work for other RDI projects (for both positions) 

Project management (both positions)

• Prepare and manage contracts for expert consultants, ensuring compliance with OECD policies and standards
• Recruit and supervise research assistants providing guidance and support to ensure project objectives are met efficiently
• Facilitate negotiations and the contracting process for PISA 2029 contractors
• Organise and prepare materials for  expert meetings, ensuring seamless logistics.          

Representation, liaison and communication (both positions)

• Represent the OECD in relevant events, delivering impactful presentations and actively promoting OECD analysis through relevant channels.
• Develop and maintain  professional networks  with key external organisations, stakeholders, donors, experts and individuals.
• Contribute actively, as required, to horizontal and multidisciplinary projects within the Directorate towards the delivery of outputs of the Directorate for Education and Skills.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile (both positions)

Academic Background

• An advanced university degree in psychology, learning sciences, education, economics, data science and/or statistics.

Professional Background (both positions)

• Minimum of three, preferably five years’ relevant experience in research and analysis in education, social sciences or a related field; experience of multi-disciplinary work in a policy-oriented context would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of reading theory and assessment.
• Proven research experience in media literacy.
• Experience in quantitative research methods.
• Knowledge of large-scale educational assessments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a capacity to represent OECD’s work at the international level.
• Strong project management skills, including contracting and team supervision.

Tools

• Knowledge and experience in the use of software for data management and analysis, in particular R.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French).

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 22 December 2024, 23:59 (CET).

Contract Duration

• Two years, renewable.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 6 665.76 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information

• Please note that the appointment may be made at a grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant. 
• The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
• The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.