Transcript HR Reform Items

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
“The OECD Secretariat is the central nerve-center
for professional economists and policymakers in
OECD countries and an invaluable resource for
the whole world.”
Edmund S. Phelps, 2006 Nobel Prize in Economics
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Working Together
Council
Oversight &
strategic
direction
200 committees in
every policy area
A network of 40 000
senior officials
Committees
Policy
discussion &
implementation
Secretariat
Analysing,
forecasting
monitoring…
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The Secretariat
Supporting dialogue with:
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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
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Global issues
Science
Environment
Education
Trade
Employment
OECD
Economic
Growth
Development
Finance
Energy
Governance
Tax
The Secretariat
Our Impact
OECD scrutinises state-owned groups
“The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has
launched an initiative to scrutinise the dominant role of state-owned
companies abroad with the aim of setting out guidance on best
practice and reform….The move follows OECD work on the
emerging influence on global markets of private equity, hedge funds
and sovereign wealth funds.”
The Missing Link
“When it comes to education and skills,
Europe needs nothing less than a revolution.
While the shortcomings of educational
systems have been well documented by the
OECD’s Pro gram for International Student
Assessment (PISA), the area of skills
remains virgin territory for many policy
makers across Europe.”
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Interns Talk Session
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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
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of reports
Documental research & analysis of existing work
Gather, organise & evaluate statistical information
Meeting preparation
Experience working in an international environment
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Waseda/OECD Internship Programme
Internship Requirements
• Full time post graduate students at Waseda University
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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
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Waseda/OECD Internship Programme
How to apply?
• Send targeted cover letter, resume and availability to
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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
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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 www.oecd.org/hrm
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Entry level opportunities
Young Professionals Programme
• Several positions every 2 years
• Initial assignment based on qualifications, experience,
personal preferences and institutional staffing needs
Junior Professionals
• Junior economist/policy analyst
• Advanced university degree with 1-2 years experience
• 51 current positions - a growing population
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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
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The OECD – a good place to be …
A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Managing staff with diverse cultures, education and
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experience
Flexible work opportunities
Spouse/partner employment support
Your health & well-being
Social and networking opportunities
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The OECD – a good place to be …
Paris – the City of Light
• Culture, food, wine, shopping, sports…
• And also the transport, schools, healthcare
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Register at:
www.oecd.org/hrm/vacancies
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