Application Guide
How to Apply for Junior Economist - Infrastructure Financing and Investment
at Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
🏢 About Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The OECD is a unique international organization that shapes policies to foster prosperity, equality, and opportunity worldwide through evidence-based analysis and multilateral dialogue. Working here offers exposure to cutting-edge economic research and direct influence on global policy-making across 38 member countries, with a collaborative, data-driven culture that values rigorous analysis.
About This Role
This Junior Economist role focuses on infrastructure financing and investment, involving hands-on data analysis, research on regional/country programs, and support for capacity-building initiatives. You'll contribute directly to OECD reports and events that inform government policies on critical infrastructure projects, making this role impactful for shaping sustainable economic development globally.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve cleaning and analyzing infrastructure investment data using statistical software, contributing to a research report on regional financing programs, and coordinating logistics for an upcoming virtual OECD event with government stakeholders. You'll collaborate with team members remotely, participate in meetings to discuss findings, and support drafting presentations that inform policy recommendations.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Is Looking For
- Holds an advanced degree in economics/finance with specialization in international economics, financial economics, or statistics, and can demonstrate applied coursework or thesis work in infrastructure or public finance.
- Has 2+ years of experience in macroeconomic policy, preferably within an international organization or national administration, with specific exposure to infrastructure investment, public-private partnerships, or project financing.
- Possesses practical experience with governmental/international institutions, understanding their decision-making processes and reporting requirements.
- Is fluent in English or French with working knowledge of the other, enabling effective collaboration in the OECD's bilingual environment.
📝 Tips for Applying to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Highlight specific experience with data cleaning, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Stata, R, Python, Excel) used in economic research, linking them to infrastructure or investment projects.
Detail any involvement in organizing events (virtual or in-person) for governmental/international stakeholders, emphasizing coordination and logistical skills.
Tailor your resume to show how your macroeconomic policy experience relates to infrastructure financing—mention specific projects, reports, or policies you've worked on.
Demonstrate knowledge of OECD's work by referencing recent publications or initiatives on infrastructure (e.g., OECD Infrastructure Toolkit, reports on sustainable investment).
If applicable, showcase language proficiency with examples of using English/French in professional settings, as bilingualism is a key requirement for OECD roles.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Explain your motivation for working at the OECD specifically, citing its role in global economic governance and how your skills align with its mission.', 'Provide concrete examples of past work on data analysis, research, or report drafting related to infrastructure, investment, or macroeconomic policy.', 'Highlight any experience with capacity-building programs or events involving governmental/international organizations.', 'Mention your language skills and how they enable effective communication in a multicultural, bilingual environment.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review OECD publications on infrastructure financing and investment, such as the 'OECD Infrastructure Toolkit' or recent reports on public-private partnerships.
- → Explore the OECD's work on regional programs (e.g., in Africa, Asia) and capacity-building initiatives to understand their current priorities.
- → Familiarize yourself with the OECD's structure and key departments involved in economic policy, like the Economics Department or Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs.
- → Look into recent OECD events or webinars on infrastructure to grasp their engagement methods and stakeholder focus.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without tailoring it to infrastructure financing or the OECD's specific work—avoid vague statements about 'economic analysis'.
- Overlooking the bilingual requirement—failing to mention language skills or provide evidence of proficiency in English/French.
- Not demonstrating hands-on experience with data tools or research methods, as this role heavily emphasizes analytical tasks and empirical work.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
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