Location: Mexico City
The OECDs mission 'Better Policies for Better Lives' promotes policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. It provides a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental change, seeking solutions to common problems.
The key objective of the Public Governance and Territorial Development (GOV) Directorate is to assist OECD member and non-member countries to build more strategic, agile and action-oriented public sectors that improve the functioning of national economies and support growth. The Regulatory Policy Division within the Public Governance and Territorial Development Directorate aims at building support for good regulatory practices to help achieve the mission of the Public Governance and Territorial Development Directorate (GOV).
The Regulatory Policy Division in GOV is looking for one or more Economists/Policy Analysts with expertise in regulatory policy and substantial experience in the application of and or extensive knowledge of regulatory policy, to support the work on regulatory improvement policy with Mexico and Latin America, generally.
The selected candidate(s) will assist the federal government of Mexico, several Mexican states and municipalities, and other Latin American countries, to develop and implement good regulatory practices. This will involve practical engagement with governments to implement regulatory policy and governance in the federal, state or municipal context. The role will also involve producing analytical/diagnostic reports, recommendations, conducting capacity building activities, and follow up on policy implementation to enhance regulatory policy and governance. This includes working on the design, development and implementation of regulatory policy tools, including regulatory impact assessment, public consultation, ex-post evaluation, and administrative simplification, encompassing burden reduction through the application of the Standard Cost Model.The selected candidate(s) will be located in the OECD Mexico Centre in Mexico City, and will work under the supervision of a Senior Policy Analyst based in the OECD Mexico Centre, and will liaise and coordinate with colleagues based in Paris headquarters, under the guidance of the Head of the Regulatory Policy Division (REG) in GOV. Extensive travel within Mexico will be required, in addition to some international travel.
Main Responsibilities
Analysis
Lead and carry out high quality innovative policy-oriented analysis and work on regulatory policies, institutions and tools in the context of the Regulatory Policy Committee's priorities and programme of work.
Contribute to the Divisions understanding of and capacity to comment on emerging regulatory policy issues relevant to the challenges of sustainable and inclusive growth.
Drafting and Quality Control
Draft technical and policy documents for consideration by officials in the federal, state and municipal governments of Mexico and by the OECD Regulatory Policy Committee, as well as policy briefs and other communications aimed at non-technical audiences.
Prepare, supervise, review and edit thoroughly researched analyses of key topics in the application of regulatory policy or in-depth reports and recommendations on the regulatory policies of individual Latin American countries.
Produce papers, including for publication, that are cogent, concise and in a style attractive and accessible to senior officials working in a highly political environment. Ensure both timeliness and a high level of analytical and editorial quality in the preparation and publication of these documents.
Liaison, Representation and Capacity Building
Develop and maintain contacts with officials in the federal, state and municipal governments in Mexico and with national administrations in Latin America, generally, as well as with academics, the private sector and NGOs.
Organise and participate in seminars and workshops in order to develop a more comprehensive understanding of regulatory management and governance issues, including in different sectoral contexts.
Design and deliver high quality capacity building activities such as seminars and workshops to a variety of audiences.
Represent the Division at national and international conferences and meetings. Maintain effective working relationships with other parts of the Organisation working on issues related to regulatory policy.
Management and supervision
Contribute to the overall development and help with the implementation of the programme of work with the federal, state and municipal governments of Mexico, and with other Latin American countries, as required.
Organise and manage the work, including the planning and implementation of independent research and the production of high quality reports and other activities.
Supervise and guide the work of research assistants and external consultants. Participate in the recruitment process for support staff.
Other tasks
Carry out any other tasks assigned by managers, the Head of Division and the Director.
Candidates profile
Academic Background
A university degree, preferably at an advanced level, in economics, law, public policy or political science.
Professional Background
Three to seven years' practical experience in dealing with regulatory management and governance issues at national or international level, ideally with a regulatory oversight body, sectoral regulator, international organisation, consulting body or an academic institution.
Experience in positions exposed to the political implications of policy recommendations, would be an advantage.
Languages
An excellent written and oral command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) and very good drafting ability in that language.
An excellent written and oral command of Spanish.
Core CompetenciesPlease refer to the OECD Core Competencies and level 3 indicators.
Contract Duration
Two year fixed term, with the possibility of renewal.
What the OECD offers
A2\: Monthly base salary starting from 67,000 Mexican Pesos net of Mexican taxes plus allowances based on eligibility.
A3\: Monthly base salary starting from 83,000 Mexican Pesos net of Mexican taxes plus allowances based on eligibility.
NB\: The appointment may be made at a lower grade if the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant correspond to that grade; in this case, the duties and responsibilities assigned will be adjusted accordingly.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
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