1 Internship Programme Waseda University 24 January 2011 Yoshie Nakatani OECD Tokyo Centre

Better Policies for Better Lives 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

Global Activities ＯＥＣＤ加盟国 3 participating countries member countries

A hub for global dialogue Social////???S committees in every policy area >Economic Policy >Employment, Labour and Social Affairs >Energy ・・・・ A network of senior officials Miniterial Meetings G8,G20 ： Ministerial and Summit meeting

A source of creative solutions Economic Survey: Analysis & Assesment Green Growth 5

A standard Setter defining best practices >Anti-bribery Convention and 2009 Anti-Bribery Recommendation: 38 countries ratified > International Agreed Tax Standard A B D April (50) 4 Jan (47) 0 A:substantially implemented, B:committed,D:not committed 6

Working Together Council Oversight & strategic direction Secretariat Analysing, forecasting monitoring… Committees Policy discussion & implementation 7

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 8

The Secretariat 9

Your future, our future Internships at the OECD 147 staff were previously interns among 2700 total staff Approx. 200 per year, 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 10

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 11

Waseda/OECD Internship Programme How to apply? Send application documents, e.g. targeted cover letter, resume and availability, to 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 12

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 13

Entry level opportunities Young Professionals Programme Several positions every 2 years Initial assignment based on qualifications, experience, personal preferences and institutional staffing needs 14 Junior Professionals Junior economist/policy analyst Advanced university degree with 1-2 years experience 58 current positions - a growing population JPO

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