Economist – Competition & Regulation

Job title:

Economist – Competition & Regulation

Company

OECD

Job description

Company DescriptionThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( ) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policymakers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.The (ECO) of the OECD developed twenty years ago a set of quantitative indicators (the Product Market Regulation or PMR Indicators) that measure the incidence of regulatory barriers to competition through state intervention in business operations, administrative barriers to start-ups, protection of incumbents in network industries, governance of state-owned enterprises, as well as via obstacles to foreign trade and investment. The PMR indicators are based on a large amount of information concerning regulatory structures and policies, and they are regularly calculated for all OECD member countries, as well as other large non-OECD economies. These indicators are an essential element of the OECD’s work because they enhance the knowledge of regulatory practices in OECD countries and provide valuable data for investigating the link between the quality of regulatory frameworks and economic performance. The PMR indicators are employed to perform in-depth country assessments, as well as to establish policy priorities in OECD Country Surveys, economic research as well as in studies by other OECD Directorates. Furthermore, these indicators are also widely used by other international organisations, such as the European Commission and the World banks, as well as national governments to identify specific aspects of product market regulation that could hinder competition. More information about the PMR indicators and its uses can be found at http://oe.cd/pmr.ECO is looking for an Economist with a strong interest in competition and regulation issues to join the team responsible for the Product Market Regulation Indicators and related projects. This team is based in the Growth, Competitiveness and Regulation Division (ECO/PRB/GCRD).The successful candidate will work alongside other junior economists and competition experts under the supervision of a senior economist, contributing to analytical research, data management, and policy recommendations in the field of competition and market regulation.Job DescriptionMain ResponsibilitiesAnalysis, research and drafting

• Conduct research on economic and institutional issues relating to competition and regulation.
• Contribute to projects that review the functioning of product markets to identify policy options for reform to reach pro-competitive market outcomes.
• Engage and co-ordinate with government officials to gather and validate economic and regulatory data, ensuring quality, consistency and international comparability.
• Integrate collected data through desk research.
• Clean, manage and analyse economic and regulatory data using statistical and econometric techniques.
• Contribute to the drafting and editing of working papers, reports, and other documents, including presentations on topics related to competition and regulation, including the preparation of figures, tables, and technical annexes, and analytical sections.

Liaison, Dissemination and Representation

• Contribute to the planning and preparation of capacity building events, workshops and seminars.
• Present OECD research and findings to internal and external audiences.
• Maintain effective working relationships and liaise regularly with other Divisions and Directorates experts and where appropriate with external experts.
• Maintain contacts with officials in national administrations, other international organisations and country delegations.

QualificationsIdeal Candidate profileAcademic Background

• An advanced university degree (Masters, PhD), in economics or related field.
• Specialization in competition policy and economic regulation is desirable.

Professional Background

• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in competition and economic regulatory economics, acquired either in a national administration, international organization, ministry, relevant private sector organization, think tanks or similar.
• Strong knowledge of micro economic theory and policy, with a special focus on industrial organization, competition economics and economic regulation.
• Experience in sector regulation of network industries (e.g. gas, electricity, telecoms, transport, etc.) would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to conduct economic and econometric analysis to address competition policy issues.
• Excellent drafting and presentation skills
• Professional experience working in a multicultural working environment is desirable.

Tools

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office package, especially Excel.
• Strong expertise in using econometric packages (such as Stata).
• Knowledge of R would be a plus.

Languages

• Fluency in English, including good drafting skills, and a working knowledge of, or willingness to reach a good working level in the other official language, French.
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviour aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to

.Additional InformationClosing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 27 April 2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 12 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 6852.20 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the . to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work. to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life. * Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection ProcessFor retained candidates, the selection process may include video-recorded interview and written test questions and panel interviews.For retained candidates, written tests are foreseen in May 2025 and panel interviews are planned in June 2025.The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of , irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

Expected salary

€6852.2 per month

Location

Paris

Job date

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 22:43:43 GMT

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