Policy Analyst - Peer Reviews, Reforms and Partnerships for Development Impact

The Reforms and Partnerships for Development Impact Division (RPDI) of DCD is looking for one or more Policy Analysts to join a dynamic team working on DAC Peer Reviews. DAC peer reviews seek to effect behaviour change through accountability and learning. They are based on a tried and tested – but constantly evolving – methodology that guarantees consistency across reviews, while at the same time being highly responsive to specific national contexts. The review process, and the resulting recommendations, attract high-level political engagement and stimulate parliamentary and public debate as well as media coverage. The uptake of recommendations is consistently high across the DAC membership.

Under the supervision of the Team Leader of the DAC Peer Reviews, and with general guidance from the Head of the Division, the Policy Analyst(s) will contribute to three strategic priorities for the teams: i) the delivery of OECD-DAC peer reviews and mid-term reviews, and associated learning, ii) dissemination and advisory work, in collaboration with other teams.

Main Responsibilities

Policy analysis and advice

• Conduct research and analysis of member country development co-operation practices and performance against set criteria focused on good and innovative practice and areas for improvement.
• Generate insightful and evidence-based analysis, drawing on creditor reporting system data.  
• Draft analytical reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Prepare, participate in and report on mid-term reviews.
• Work with other teams in DCD to develop and promote guidance on more effective development across a range of policy areas (e.g. fragility, private sector, governance, gender, poverty etc).
• Synthesise internal and external lessons from peer reviews, contribute to peer learning products (e.g. Development Co-operation TIPs, DCR profiles) and dedicated peer learning exercises.

Meeting support and facilitation

• Prepare substantive material for missions to headquarters and for partner country visits.
• Participate in missions to the capitals/headquarters and country visits to partner countries and enable effective participation of peer reviewers.

Representation and liaison

• Lead / participate in teams undertaking peer reviews, liaising with DAC Delegates, reviewers and DAC Member officials in the conduct of the peer reviews. Be comfortable engaging at senior levels.
• Maintain a network of professional contacts.

Other

• Contribute to the horizontal work of the Division, the Directorate and the OECD.
• Keep abreast of developments under review in designated OECD/DAC member countries.
• Assist DCD’s management in contributing to other OECD or DCD-wide processes, including preparing briefs and reports.