Trade Policy Analyst – Illicit Trade and Free Trade Zones
OECD
Full-time
On-site
Paris Île-de-France France
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 OECD Trade and Agriculture Directorate (TAD) provides policy analysis and advice to help governments develop trade policies that contribute to rules-based international trading order, and more inclusive and sustainable growth.
The Trade Policy Division (TPD), of TAD supports OECD member and non-member countries to contribute towards the rules-based international trading order. In this context, it helps governments to effectively counter and prevent illicit trade through the OECD Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade (WP-CIT).
The Division is carrying out economic research to enhance evidence of illicit trade, and to gauge and close key governance gaps that enable them, in close collaboration with other international organisations. Recently the WP-CIT has been mandated by OECD member countries to intensify its efforts to focus on evidence on illicit trade and enhancing transparency in Free Trade Zones (FTZs).
OECD TAD is looking for a Trade Policy Analyst to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will contribute to the economic analysis of illicit trade, in particular in the context of the implementation of the OECD Recommendation of the OECD Council on Countering Illicit Trade: Enhancing Transparency in Free Trade Zones (FTZ Recommendation). [1]
[1] https://legalinstruments.oecd.org/en/instruments/OECD-LEGAL-0454
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Project Co-ordination
Contribute to the development and maintenance of analytical coherence of analytical workstreams on illicit trade, including counterfeiting, smuggling, or other high-risk activities
Proactively contribute to the implementation process of the OECD FTZ Recommendation, including the rollout of the OECD FTZ Certification Scheme that builds on the Recommendation
Plan and manage analytical work, co-ordinate contributions from internal staff and external partners and consultants.
Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach
Participate in plenary meetings of the Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade, as well as in technical, project-related meetings and field missions, in particular related to the implementation of the FTZ Recommendation.
Draft policy briefs and reports, and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Prepare and deliver presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
Advanced university degree in economics, statistics, public policy, international relations, law, or a relevant technical field.
Professional Background
At least five years of experience in one or more of the following:
Data analysis, applied econometrics, or economic modelling;
Anti-illicit trade programmes, enforcement or compliance monitoring;
International relations or development cooperation with governments and/or international organisations.
Additional Information
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).
To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
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.
Knowledge of Spanish and Polish would be an asset, particularly for outreach roles.
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 17 December 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.
What the OECD offers
Monthly salary starts at 7 955 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.
Selection Process
For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.
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.
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 OECD Trade and Agriculture Directorate (TAD) provides policy analysis and advice to help governments develop trade policies that contribute to rules-based international trading order, and more inclusive and sustainable growth.
The Trade Policy Division (TPD), of TAD supports OECD member and non-member countries to contribute towards the rules-based international trading order. In this context, it helps governments to effectively counter and prevent illicit trade through the OECD Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade (WP-CIT).
The Division is carrying out economic research to enhance evidence of illicit trade, and to gauge and close key governance gaps that enable them, in close collaboration with other international organisations. Recently the WP-CIT has been mandated by OECD member countries to intensify its efforts to focus on evidence on illicit trade and enhancing transparency in Free Trade Zones (FTZs).
OECD TAD is looking for a Trade Policy Analyst to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will contribute to the economic analysis of illicit trade, in particular in the context of the implementation of the OECD Recommendation of the OECD Council on Countering Illicit Trade: Enhancing Transparency in Free Trade Zones (FTZ Recommendation). [1]
[1] https://legalinstruments.oecd.org/en/instruments/OECD-LEGAL-0454
Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Project Co-ordination
Contribute to the development and maintenance of analytical coherence of analytical workstreams on illicit trade, including counterfeiting, smuggling, or other high-risk activities
Proactively contribute to the implementation process of the OECD FTZ Recommendation, including the rollout of the OECD FTZ Certification Scheme that builds on the Recommendation
Plan and manage analytical work, co-ordinate contributions from internal staff and external partners and consultants.
Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach
Participate in plenary meetings of the Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade, as well as in technical, project-related meetings and field missions, in particular related to the implementation of the FTZ Recommendation.
Draft policy briefs and reports, and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Prepare and deliver presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
Advanced university degree in economics, statistics, public policy, international relations, law, or a relevant technical field.
Professional Background
At least five years of experience in one or more of the following:
Data analysis, applied econometrics, or economic modelling;
Anti-illicit trade programmes, enforcement or compliance monitoring;
International relations or development cooperation with governments and/or international organisations.
Additional Information
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).
To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
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.
Knowledge of Spanish and Polish would be an asset, particularly for outreach roles.
Closing Date
This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 17 December 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.
What the OECD offers
Monthly salary starts at 7 955 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.
Selection Process
For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.
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.