OECD Internship Programme Waseda University 16 January 2009 Human Resource Management

For a better world economy The OECD is A hub for global dialogue A source of creative solutions A standard setter defining best practice 2 “ The OECD Secretariat is the central nerve-center for professional economists and policymakers in OECD countries and an invaluable resource for the whole world.” E dmund S. Phelps, 2006 Nobel Prize in Economics

Working Together 3 Council Oversight & strategic direction Secretariat Analysing, forecasting monitoring… Committees Policy discussion & implementation 200 committees in every policy area A network of senior officials

The Secretariat Supporting dialogue with: High quality policy advice Multi-disciplinary perspectives Peer-learning approaches A reliable source of comparable statistics 250 publications a year in the fields of economics & public policy 4

Employment Energy Finance TaxGovernance Development Trade Education Economic Growth Global issues EnvironmentScience OECD

Our Impact The Secretariat 6

7 Interns Talk Session

Your future, our future Internships at the OECD 130 staff were previously interns 200 in 2007 across the Organisation for 2 to 6 months What will you do? Participate in the preparation of studies, documents & the drafting of reports Documental research & analysis of existing work Gather, organise & evaluate statistical information Meeting preparation Experience working in an international environment 8

Waseda/OECD Internship Programme Internship Requirements Full time post graduate students at Waseda University studying an OECD related discipline Short-time assignments (2-6 months) 5 interns per year at OECD Headquarters in Paris Technical skills Linguistic competencies Team oriented in a multicultural working environment 9

Waseda/OECD Internship Programme How to apply? Send targeted cover letter, resume and availability to Yoko Teruhara, Center for International Education 1st selection by Waseda University HRM shares preselected applicant information with interested directorates Directorates contact candidates to arrange telephone interview Selection by host directorate 10

Waseda/OECD Internship Programme Application form and cover letter Of top level importance for the entire selection process Match your pitch to the key criteria What you did, what you achieved, your motivation… Telephone interview Competency-based interviews How to prepare? Guidelines at 11

Entry level opportunities Young Professionals Programme Several positions every 2 years Initial assignment based on qualifications, experience, personal preferences and institutional staffing needs 12 Junior Professionals Junior economist/policy analyst Advanced university degree with 1-2 years experience 51 current positions - a growing population

Improving how we recruit Reaching out to enhance diversity To broaden and enrich our knowledge base To find better solutions Our primary concerns: Enhancing the nationality mix Recruiting more women especially at the senior level Our new initiatives: Reaching out to talented, qualified individuals Improving how we communicate Improving how we recruit 13

The OECD – a good place to be … A diverse and inclusive workplace Managing staff with diverse cultures, education and experience Flexible work opportunities Spouse/partner employment support Your health & well-being Social and networking opportunities 14

The OECD – a good place to be … Paris – the City of Light Culture, food, wine, shopping, sports… And also the transport, schools, healthcare 15

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