Staff categories

Official staff

Opportunities are open to professionals who:

  • are a national of an OECD member country (There may be be exemptions for specific programmes or hosted bodies in the Agency, referenced in the job description. Refer to Regulation 6 in the OECD Staff Regulations for more information.)
  • are less than 67 years of age
  • are fluent in English with knowledge of or willingness to learn French

We offer competitive salaries, and a wide-ranging benefits programme designed to provide financial stability and promote a culture of health and well-being. Core benefits for official staff include:

  • Salaries exempt from income tax in most member countries. (Depending on a staff member’s personal situation, income tax liability on their OECD salary may apply to certain US, Canadian and Japanese nationals.)
  • A competitive annual leave package.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance as well as paid parental leave and paid sick leave. The healthcare insurance covers staff members and their dependents.
  • Family and education allowances. (Eligibility for allowances depends on the staff member’s specific circumstances.)
  • Expatriation allowance, home leave, as well as a removal and installation allowance.(Eligibility for allowances depends on the staff member’s specific circumstances.)
  • Staff members leaving the OECD before completing 10 years of service are entitled to a leaving allowance.
  • Staff members who have completed 10 or more years of service are entitled to a retirement pension.

Selection process

  1. Online application
  2. Screening by HR and Hiring Manager
  3. Written test and/or self-recorded video interview
  4. Interview with a panel of 3-5 interviewers
  5. Feedback on interview
  6. Job offer

Recruitment generally takes between 4 and 6 months

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Temporary Staff

Temporary staff are typically appointed for specific needs and for an initial period of minimum 6-12 months, with the possibility of renewal.

Benefits

  • The remuneration for temporary staff is taxable. A deduction of approximately of 16% is made for various social contributions (illness, invalidity, pension, etc.). 
  • Temporary staff are affiliated to the French social security system and receive complementary coverage under the OECD mutual system. 
  • A competitive annual leave package. 

Selection process

  1. Application 
  2. Screening by HR and Hiring Manager 
  3. Written test 
  4. Interview with Hiring Directorate or Service
  5. Offer