Hôte d’accueil (H/F)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Who we are:

The UK Delegation to the OECD (UKDEL OECD) represents UK interests at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD is the largest grouping of likeminded democracies in the world, with a membership of 38 countries accounting for nearly 50% of the world’s GDP. The OECD’s mission is to promote stronger, cleaner, and fairer economic growth and raise employment and living standards based on shared values – better policies for better lives.

At UKDEL OECD you will be on the frontline of tackling the most pressing global challenges. We harness OECD data and expertise to support evidence-based policymaking and standards, and enable our UK delegates to exchange ideas and best practices with likeminded counterparts for a sustainable and inclusive future.

You will work in a fast-paced and diverse team to help UKDEL OECD deliver top HMG priorities, including in the areas of economic resilience, trade, gender equality, external relations, climate, energy, development, and tech and digital. We are committed to providing interns with substantive professional development. The work will be demanding and, to get the most from the opportunity, you will need to be a flexible, committed self-starter. In return, we offer real responsibility in a supportive and dynamic environment.

UKDEL OECD takes wellbeing – including mental health – seriously. While our work is driven by the OECD calendar, we promote flexible working as much as possible.

Interns are valued and full members of the team, and we believe that teams are most effective when they are diverse and inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who may not have considered a career in economic diplomacy and policy before, perhaps from traditionally underrepresented socioeconomic backgrounds, and those who – while highly motivated by the OECD’s mission and area of work – may incorrectly believe that their profile does not lend itself to these roles.

The role entails

We are recruiting an intern to provide support to UKDEL OECD teams covering the following areas and general support to the Delegation:

• Economic, Trade and Social Policy;
• Governance and Technology;
• International Development and Gender Equality;
• Global Relations, Energy and Climate.

And general support to the Delegation.

Examples of work that the successful candidates might undertake include:

• Monitoring key OECD policy meetings and outputs, note-taking and producing regular reports for officials in Whitehall and in the FCDO network;
• Providing logistical and policy support for high-level events including Ministerial meetings and visits by Whitehall officials to the OECD. This could involve attending preparatory meetings, organising papers and registrations, writing briefings and official reports, and helping draft external comms lines;
• Helping the Delegation drive forward UK priorities in key OECD policy-focused committees such as the Trade Committee, Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy, Development Assistance Committee, External Relations Committee, Economic Policy Committee and in governance committees such as the Executive Committee and the Budget Committee;
• Keeping track of relevant media in the area of work;
• Identifying further opportunities for the UK to benefit from the OECD’s current and future work streams to achieve UK policy objectives;
• Supporting the relevant team with ad-hoc activities;
• Administrative and organisational support to the wider Delegation.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate shows:

• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*).
• Knowledge of / interest in public policy, economic diplomacy, and the areas in which the OECD works, but not necessarily acquired in academia.
• Ability to deliver quickly, and show flexibility in the face of changing priorities or demands.
• Excellent communication skills, a good understanding of how to document and present information, and good judgement with an ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Resourcefulness and ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail, an ability to find creative solutions, and an understanding of when to ask for support/guidance.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect for diversity.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

It will be a plus:

• Relevant experience or (vocational) qualifications (whether completed or in progress) in economics, social policy, international relations, or related fields.
• Good project-management skills.
• Good French-language skills(written and spoken) and any other OECD Member’s language.

Required behaviours Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together Application deadline 5 May 2024 Grade Internship Type of Position Full-time, Fixed Term Working hours per week 35 Duration of Post 6 months Region Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Country/Territory France Location (City) UK Delegation to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development, Paris Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency EUR Salary 1000 ( Monthly Internship stipend) Start Date 2 September 2024 End Date 1 March 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time (35hours/week), and fixed-term position.

All appointments are subject to professional background check satisfactory security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of his/her passport or national identity card for all nationalities held, an up-to-date criminal record (casier judiciaire) for recent countries of residence (which can be obtained online at casier-judiciaire.justice.gouv.fr), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.

• Start date mentioned is only indicative and may vary subject to the Security Clearance outcome.

Internship Requirement: At the beginning of your internship you should be able to provide with internship agreement/convention de stage provided by your university/higher education establishment and liability insurance to cover your period of internship at the British Embassy

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in France are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local French employment law and FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.

Your application will only be considered if you follow the guidance below:

• Your application must be sent in English only.
• Your application must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.

Learning and Development Opportunities: Learning and development is valued at UKDEL OECD and across the wider France Network. The FCDO offers a variety of learning and development opportunities, which, in agreement with their line manager, successful candidates will be able to pursue.

In addition, this internship will:

• provide ample opportunity on the job for personal development;
• provide exposure to senior officials at UKDEL OECD, the OECD itself, and Whitehall across a range of policy areas.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in France and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Additional information

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

• Please refer to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.