INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN THE OECD (ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT)

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN THE OECD (ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT)

Apply for an Internship Opportunity in the OECD PGR Unit

DEADLINE: 31 March 2022

Internship Opportunity in the OECD PGR Unit

The Public Governance Reviews (PGR) Unit in the OECD Directorate for Public Governance is looking for one or more talented students to join our team for a six-month internship experience*.

The OECD Internship Programme is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation and provide successful candidates with the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.

Successful candidates will participate in ongoing projects focused on supporting better public sector effectiveness as well as decision-making at the centre of government. Topics include public sector effectiveness, strategic priority-setting and planning, policy coordination, quality guidance and control, machinery of government, and public administration reform.

The selected intern(s) will join a dynamic multi-national team, assist in the preparation of OECD policy papers and reports highlighting government reforms and engage with high-level officials from OECD member countries and partner countries.

For these projects, tasks will vary but often involve:

Participating in the preparation of OECD policy papers and reports
Carrying out research and reviews of existing materials
Collecting, organising and analysing data
Assisting in the design of, and participating in, meetings and workshops
Liaising and building networks with officials in national administrations and researchers
Communications, stakeholder engagement, community management and event planning

‌‌Pay and benefits

Full-time OECD interns are paid a contribution to living expenses of around 700 euros per month.
Full-time interns earn 2.5 days of leave per month.

‌‌Requirements for candidates

Must be enrolled in a full-time degree programme (in a related field or discipline) for the entire duration of the internship.
Internships are primarily allocated to OECD member country nationals.
Who are flexible with start dates, but will give preference to candidates being able to commit full-time (40 hours per week) for a period of 6-months.
Must be fluent in at least one of the OECD’s official languages (English or French). Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
Candidates need to demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills and be capable of working in a multicultural and international team environment.
If selected, the candidate must be able to obtain a Memorandum of Agreement between their school and the OECD, which governs the terms of the internship, and must provide proof of medical insurance before taking up the internship.

‌‌How to apply

Submit your application to the OECD centralised internship portal before 31 March 2022 (note: even though the portal indicates another deadline, only candidates that have applied before 31 March 2022 will be considered for the internship).

E-mail us at [email protected] to let us know that you have applied before 31 March 2022. Please also:

a) State your optimal start and end date.

b) Indicate whether you would be able to commit part-time or full-time.

c) Confirm your enrolment in a full-time degree programme (Bachelor, Master, PhD) for the full duration of the internship.

d) Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation and area(s) of specific interest.

3. Prior to an interview, all shortlisted candidates will be invited to a written test.

(*) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, selected interns are on-boarded both remotely and in a hybrid form until further notice.