OECD Transport Innovation Analyst in Paris – Career Jobs International

The OECD is a global economic forum working with 37 member countries and more than 100 emerging and developing economies to make 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. The Organisation provides a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental change, seeking solutions to common problems.

The International Transport Forum (ITF) is a global intergovernmental organisation, with 62 member countries, within the OECD family. The ITF works to foster a deeper understanding of the role of transport in economic growth, environmental sustainability and social inclusion and to raise the public profile of transport policy. It acts as a platform for discussion and pre-negotiation of policy issues across all transport modes. We analyse trends, share knowledge and promote exchange among transport decision-makers and civil society. The ITF’s Annual Summit is the world’s largest gathering of transport ministers and the leading global platform for dialogue on transport policy.

The ITF is looking for a dynamic and experienced Transport Innovation Analyst to help identify upstream innovations within and outside of the transport sector that have the potential for disruptive change for travel and transport and to help member countries understand and prepare for future transport-related developments. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with colleagues across the ITF under the general guidance of the Head of Research and Policy Analysis of the ITF.

Main responsibilities

Policy analysis

Analyse transport policy issues and prepare reports for publication in relation to new mobility services, data management, and innovation in business models and transport sector governance.
Assess the policy implications of emerging technologies, innovative services and data governance to identify where economic and technological regulation may need to be adapted or established, or where regulatory barriers to innovation removed.
Address uncertainty related to innovation, in transport planning, policy assessment and project appraisal.
Assess the relevance, potential impact and potential for scaling of emerging services and business models.
Draft reports and ensure the quality of external contributions to ITF outputs.

Intelligence

Add to the ITF’s ability to identify emerging issues and fields of work and research that have policy relevance for transport decision-makers.
Facilitate the ITF’s outreach to, and co-operation with, the private sector in the context of the Corporate Partnership Board.
Identify high-impact speakers on innovation for the annual ITF Summit.

Project management and liaison

Manage research projects.
Liaise with policy officials of member countries, industry and other delegates to ensure effective collaboration.
Represent the ITF at international conferences and fora.

Candidate Profile

Academic Background

An advanced university degree in a relevant field involving critical analysis such as transport policy, economics, engineering, urban planning, competition law or a related discipline.

Professional Background

At least five and preferably eight years of experience preparing economic and policy analysis of transport and related issues.
Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality policy analysis reports under tight deadlines.
Experience in assessing emerging mobility trends and/or new developments in transportation-related services or the sharing economy would be an advantage.
Understanding of the data frameworks supporting new and innovative mobility services.
Solid experience in managing projects would be an advantage.

Tools

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, databases, etc.)
Proficiency in geographic information systems or geospatial software tools, or experience in using programming languages and data frameworks for transport network analysis and visualisation (e.g. geospatial databases, R, Python, JSON, etc.) would be an advantage.
Experience in big data analytics would be an advantage.

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 other languages would be an asset.

Core Competencies

For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Achievement focus, Analytical thinking, Client focus, Drafting skills, Teamwork and Team leadership, and Strategic thinking.

Selection process

Contract Duration

Two-year fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
Ideal starting date: First quarter 2021

Depending on level of experience, monthly base salary starts at either 6,130 EUR or 7,563 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Please note the appointment may be made at a lower grade 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, as well as nationals from the member countries of the International Transport Forum 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.

About OECD

The mission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.

The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. We work with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change. We measure productivity and global flows of trade and investment. We analyse and compare data to predict future trends. We set international standards on a wide range of things, from agriculture and tax to the safety of chemicals.

We also look at issues that directly affect everyone’s daily life, like how much people pay in taxes and social security, and how much leisure time they can take. We compare how different countries’ school systems are readying their young people for modern life, and how different countries’ pension systems will look after their citizens in old age.

Drawing on facts and real-life experience, we recommend policies designed to improve the quality of people’s lives. We work with business, through the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD (BIAC), and with labour, through the Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC). We have active contacts as well with other civil society organisations. The common thread of our work is a shared commitment to market economies backed by democratic institutions and focused on the wellbeing of all citizens.

Today, we are focused on helping governments around the world to:

Restore confidence in markets and the institutions that make them function.
Re-establish healthy public finances as a basis for future sustainable economic growth.
Foster and support new sources of growth through innovation, environmentally friendly ‘green growth’ strategies and the development of emerging economies.
Ensure that people of all ages can develop the skills to work productively and satisfyingly in the jobs of tomorrow.

The OECD’s core values

Objective: Our analyses and recommendations are independent and evidence-based.
Open: We encourage debate and a shared understanding of critical global issues.
Bold: We dare to challenge conventional wisdom starting with our own.
Pioneering: We identify and address emerging and long term challenges.
Ethical: Our credibility is built on trust, integrity and transparency.

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