Director Environment Directorate Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Experience: Above 10 Years Paris, France Apply By: 20-04-2025

The breath and the complexity of the policy issues for which ENV is responsible requires an experienced senior executive with an excellent understanding of environmental issues, political processes and effective institutional settings. S/he thrives in a fast paced, multidisciplinary work environment, and is an innovative strategic thinker with political sensitivity. Finally, s/he has a proven track record of managing and delivering a complex Programme of Work and Budget, as well as managing large and diverse international teams, while maintaining a wide and effective professional network, representing the OECD in international meetings, conferences and media events.  

Main Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Lead the Directorate’s team in delivering the work programme in line with the priorities set by Members and the Secretary-General and with the OECD’s strategy for environment in the Programme of Work and Budget.
• Support the advancement and delivery of strategic outcomes in the area of environment through enhanced engagement and horizontal work. 
• Ensure the Directorate is at the forefront of international thinking and research on environment, in line with current developments and emerging trends, and shaping the Organisation’s global contribution.
• Support the Office of the Secretary-General, the OECD Sherpa, and their respective teams on targeted policy advice and on the Organisation’s contributions in the area of environment, including to the G20 and G7.
• Reinforce synergies within ENV’s extensive co-operation programmes with non-members to achieve better overall value for the Organisation, as well as ensuring consistent and high-quality evaluations of candidates for accession to OECD across all ENV committees concerned.
• Enhance the OECD’s position as a leading player in policy dialogue, the identification of good international public environment practices, and in the development of standards and best practices.

Representation and Liaison:

• Represent the Directorate and the Organisation at internal and external meetings, establishing close contacts and active collaboration with a wide range of colleagues, stakeholders and partners to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain a network of relationships with other international organisations, national authorities, academia and research institutes.
• Actively contribute to the development, promotion and implementation of enhanced engagement with key partners and other non-member economies and “horizontal” (multidisciplinary) work. 
• Lead and oversee policy missions to OECD Member Countries and several non-OECD member economies, involving meetings with Ministers and other high-level policy makers.
• Promote collaboration across the Organisation, and effective relations with the relevant policy communities and permanent delegations, both within and outside the OECD, to ensure a coherent approach to the OECD’s support for economic growth and social progress.

Management and Coordination:

• Actively manage the Directorate’s human capital, through merit-based recruitment processes, professional development and performance management of its staff.
• Ensure optimal use of financial resources, skills and knowledge in support of the Directorate’s business needs.
• Build and lead a cohesive, multicultural and multidisciplinary team, promoting excellence, inclusion and diversity.
• Ensure effective co-ordination, collaboration and co-operation across the Organisation, including with the Office of the Secretary-General and policy directorates to support and contribute to flagship corporate initiatives and horizontal projects.
• Adhere to and promote the highest professional standards and the ethical principles of the OECD’s Code of Conduct in all internal and external matters. Ensure a caring environment where managers promote, respect and support staff in developing their full potential.

Qualifications:

• An advanced university degree in economics, environmental economics, law, public policy or another relevant discipline.
• More than 10 years’ experience in the environmental and climate sector, in environmental economics or other policy areas falling within ENV’s remit, including experience in formulating and implementing policy recommendations as well as in international co-operation. This experience would have been acquired in a national administration (ministry, regulatory body or other institution), international organisation, academia, the private sector or the not-for-profit sector (think tank or other institution).
• Excellent knowledge of current national and international environmental policy challenges as well as of the implications of geopolitical and other developments for the environment.
• Proven record of conducting relations at senior level and within a political decision-making environment. Well-established contacts with key players and stakeholders in the relevant international communities.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of environmental and climate policy issues in emerging economies would be an asset.
• Well established professional network and contacts with key actors and stakeholders in relevant communities.
• Proven ability to interact confidently with various audiences, including the media would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, strong culture of collaboration, and a proven record of fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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