We are looking for a Senior Economist or Social Scientist with deep knowledge and broad experience in statistics and policy-oriented analysis of data. S/he will be responsible for undertaking and overseeing research on the measurement of well-being and social progress conducted by the OECD Statistics Directorate as a follow-up to the report of the Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress (the 'Stiglitz Commission').

The selected candidate will supervise and manage the day-to-day activities of a team of around five staff and liaise with researchers and analysts belonging to national and international institutions and other OECD Directorates working on related issues. S/he will also be involved in the organisation of various events in the context of the Global Project on the 'measurement of progress of societies' launched by the OECD in collaboration with several other international organisations. S/he will work under the supervision of a Head of Division and/or the Counsellor to the Director.

Job Duties

1. Research and analysis

• Co-ordinate and actively contribute to a research programme on the measurement of various aspects of societal well-being and progress (including the ways those measures can be used by policy-makers and social stakeholders) and to initiatives on measuring progress in practice. This work will be carried out in collaboration with other OECD experts and with researchers working in national and international organisations.
• Be responsible for a new publication providing analysis and indicators on various aspects of people well-being and societal progress. Identify synergies and avoid overlaps with existing OECD publication projects. Plan, draft and edit various working papers and publications on the issue of measuring progress.
• Conduct comparative analyses of experiences on the measurement of societal progress, deriving lessons and identifying critical issues, suitable methods and good practices in order to build knowledge on how indicators on well-being and progress can be developed, displayed, disseminated and used by all sectors of society.
• Provide leadership in the development of quantitative methods and indicators conducive to implementing new approaches towards measuring material well-being, quality of life and sustainability.

2. Organisation, supervision and communication

• Supervise the work of other researchers and interact with other members of the Global Project team (including a Webmaster, an Events Coordinator and Administrative Assistants). Motivate staff and contribute to effective performance management and staff development.
• Contribute to the organisation of international events, including the OECD World Forums on 'Statistics, Knowledge and Policy'. Establish networks with experts in member and non-member countries, in international organisations and in other relevant institutions. Brief senior officials, including OECD delegates from national
administrations, as required.
• Represent the OECD in international and national meetings on measuring progress and well-being. Contribute to the dissemination of the work and make presentations to the media and other audiences.
• Work with other Divisions in the Directorate and contribute to their activities, as appropriate.

Qualifications

1. Education and experience

• An advanced university degree or equivalent qualifications in economics, social sciences, statistics, or a related field.
• Eight to ten years experience, attested by significant achievements, of policy-oriented research or analytical work with social and economic statistics in a public or private organisation, a research centre and/or an international organisation.
• Specific knowledge and experience of the measurement and analysis of relevant dimensions of well-being and societal progress.
• A sound understanding and experience of policy-making processes and collaboration with policy actors would be a distinct advantage.

2. Key competencies

• Experience in developing indicators to measure relevant dimensions of progress or well-being and in promoting the use of those indicators for policy purposes. Broad knowledge of current initiatives around the world aimed at measuring well-being and societal progress.
• Proven ability to undertake research and to co-ordinate, motivate and manage a team of researchers working on multiple projects; proven ability to manage projects within strict deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent drafting skills to allow timely delivery of high quality documents, reports and publications; authoritative voice to present results to expert meetings and to convincingly address audiences of all sectors and levels in major conferences and public events.
• Sense of professional excellence and proven ability to interact with numerous internal and external partners on complex projects and in stressful situations. Flexibility, good judgment, tact, and respect, even whilst working under pressure.
• Ability to raise funding from various sources to support the work programme.

3. Communication and OECD official languages

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work harmoniously with staff of all levels in a multicultural environment and across organisational boundaries.
• Excellent knowledge of and proven ability to write clearly and succinctly in one of the two official languages of the Organisation (English and French) and good working knowledge of the other.

NB. The appointment may initially be made at the level immediately below the designated grade, if the qualifications and professional experience of the selected candidate correspond to the lower level. In such a case, the duties and responsibilities assigned to the post will be adjusted accordingly.

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