Economists

Main Responsibilities

Analysis, forecasting and drafting

• Carry out cross-country or single-country economic and econometric analyses of issues of current policy relevance. The topics covered will vary through time according to the Department’s Programme of Work, and will include both structural and macro-economic issues, in the short or medium term, related to OECD Member countries and some non-Member economies.
• Contribute to the semi-annual forecasting round of the Department. Participate in the development and maintenance of the analytical apparatus of the Department by identifying areas in which empirical work is necessary. Contribute to the work done elsewhere in the Department in the relevant areas.
• Draft reports and articles on economic developments and policy issues for inclusion in the Department's documentation (Working Papers, Economic Surveys, Economic Outlook, Going for Growth, Policy notes, Economic Studies and Monographs) and for briefing senior officials. Prepare draft press releases on specific subjects, as required.
• Work collaboratively data scientists, statisticians and/or trainees, providing them with guidance as needed.

Liaison, Dissemination and Representation

• Foster collaboration among the relevant policy communities both within and external to the Economics Department. Seek new synergies with other Directorates of the OECD and represent the Department at inter-Directorate level meetings, when required.
• Maintain contacts with officials in national administrations, other international organisations and country Delegations.
• Keep informed of economic policy developments in Member countries and some non-Member economies, of latest research on econometric techniques and on developments in the academic literature.
• Participate in missions to Member countries and some non-Member economies, as required, including to conferences. Disseminate working papers and OECD work to a wide array of  audiences.
• Develop social media communications to effectively promote ECO’s work.