The OECD’s mission – Better Policies for Better Lives – promotes policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. It 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.

Based in Paris with attractive remuneration package

Head of the Development Division
Trade and Agriculture Directorate (TAD)
www.oecd.org/tad


The Trade and Agriculture Directorate (TAD) provides information, analysis and advice in support of governments’ efforts to improve the domestic and international performance of their trade, agriculture, food and fishery policies.

The Development Division undertakes analytical work under the general themes of trade, agriculture and development with a focus on evidence-based, policy-relevant analysis. The agricultural development work covers issues such as global food security, agricultural policy design, and smallholder risk management in developing economies. Within these areas, the Division contributes actively to the OECD’s co-operation with the G20 and other OECD priorities, including on development and enhanced engagement with non-member partners.

We are looking for a highly experienced professional with managerial experience, an international outlook and dynamic personality to provide substantive leadership and motivate and manage a team of 20 staff – they will support the strategic orientations of the Secretary-General in TAD’s area of work. You are recognized for your extensive experience in a national administration or an international organisation and an excellent understanding of current international policy issues on trade, agriculture and development policy advice.

This position requires fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English or French) and a good working knowledge of the other.

Full details can be found at www.oecd.org/careers/vacancies ref. 08083. Applications from OECD member country Nationals should be submitted on line by 9 April 2012.