The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is a global leader in international policy collaboration, comprised of 38 member countries. Its mission is simple but profound: to promote policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people worldwide. Working alongside governments, policymakers, and citizens, the OECD establishes evidence-based international standards and crafts solutions to today’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. From boosting economic performance and job creation to advancing education and combating international tax evasion, the OECD acts as a unique forum and knowledge hub for data, analysis, experience exchange, and best-practice sharing.
The Directorate for Education and Skills (EDU)
At the heart of the OECD’s commitment to lifelong learning and employability is the Directorate for Education and Skills (EDU). EDU helps both member and non-member nations achieve high-quality learning for all, design better skills policies, and translate them into concrete outcomes—such as jobs, growth, climate action, and citizen engagement. Through robust statistics, analysis, and policy advice, EDU tackles a spectrum of educational issues, ensuring countries are equipped to face the future.The EDU Communications Team amplifies this impact, managing the directorate’s digital presence and deploying strategic communications across social media and the web to reach and engage global audiences.
Opportunity: Social Media and Web Communications Junior Officer
To further its digital communications ambitions, EDU seeks a creative, highly motivated, data-driven, and diligent Social Media and Web Communications Junior Officer. This role is pivotal in enhancing the directorate’s online presence, managing its social media channels and website, and developing digital campaigns that foster meaningful engagement with stakeholder communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Social Media Campaigns & Content:
- Design and implement innovative, targeted, and engaging digital campaigns.
- Identify, map, and understand stakeholder communities to deliver tailored communications.
- Create and publish audience-optimized graphics, messaging, data visualizations, videos, and animations.
- Monitor and analyze campaign performance, adjusting strategies for optimal results.
- Advice, Knowledge Sharing & Training:
- Collaborate with communication colleagues across the OECD for unified, high-quality messaging.
- Share best practices and contribute to OECD social media governance.
- Stay ahead of social media trends and advise colleagues on effective strategies.
- Web Management:
- Maintain editorial quality and consistency of EDU web pages, maximizing visibility and discoverability.
- Optimize content for SEO and user experience, making technical information accessible and engaging.
- Oversee web functionality and performance, and report on analytics and user insights.
The Junior Officer will report to the Senior Content Manager for the Directorate for Education and Skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background:
- University degree in business, political sciences, international relations, communications, or a related field.
Professional Experience:
- At least two years in a communications role, ideally in an international or business organization.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills for digital audiences.
- Proficient in content creation for X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement, segmentation, and targeted messaging.
- Skilled in producing graphics, photos, short videos, and animations.
- Competent in website maintenance, SEO, and analytics.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Office, web content management (Adobe Experience Manager), and dataviz tools (e.g., Flourish, R-Shiny).
Core Competencies:
- Vision and Strategy, Enable People, Ethics and Integrity, Collaboration and Horizontality, Achieve Results, Innovate and Embrace Change (OECD Level 1 or 2 as applicable).
Languages:
- Excellent written English and good knowledge of French; other languages are an asset.
Contract Details & Application
- Closing Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025, 23:59 (Paris time)
- Contract: 12-month fixed-term, renewable up to 36 months
- Salary: Starting at 3,809.51 EUR/month, plus allowances (tax-exempt in France)
- Location: Paris, France
Apply online at oecd.org/en/about/careers.html
Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates may undergo a video interview, job-based assessment, and panel interviews.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity
The OECD is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates of OECD member countries, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, sexual orientation, health, or disabilities. The organization strives for optimal resource use and encourages staff to contribute actively to this goal.
Apply today and join the OECD in shaping better policies for better lives!
