Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Advisor

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 where policy research directly influences global standards across 38 member countries. Working here means contributing to evidence-based solutions for economic, social, and environmental challenges while collaborating with governments worldwide. The MOPAN Secretariat within OECD offers a specialized focus on assessing multilateral organizations' effectiveness, making it ideal for professionals passionate about international development impact.

About This Role

As a Senior Advisor in the MOPAN Secretariat, you'll lead assessments of multilateral organizations' effectiveness, analyzing how billions in development funding achieve results. This role directly influences how major donors like the 21 MOPAN members allocate resources and shape multilateral policies. You'll provide strategic advice that strengthens the entire multilateral system's accountability and performance.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves analyzing assessment data from multiple multilateral organizations, coordinating with MOPAN member representatives to refine methodology, and drafting findings for senior policymakers. You might facilitate a virtual workshop with assessment teams across time zones, then prepare briefing materials for OECD leadership on how assessment insights inform broader development cooperation policies.

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🎯 Who Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of experience in international development evaluation, multilateral organization assessment, or results-based management systems
  • Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing complex organizational assessments using mixed-methods approaches
  • Possesses deep understanding of multilateral governance structures and ODA funding mechanisms
  • Can navigate diplomatic environments and communicate technical findings to senior policymakers across cultures

📝 Tips for Applying to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

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Quantify your experience with multilateral assessments: specify number of organizations assessed, funding volumes analyzed, or policy changes influenced

2

Highlight any experience with MOPAN's specific assessment framework or similar multilateral evaluation methodologies

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Demonstrate understanding of both OECD's technical rigor and diplomatic context by balancing analytical and diplomatic language

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Reference specific MOPAN reports or OECD development publications you've engaged with in your application materials

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Emphasize remote collaboration skills given the distributed nature of MOPAN's 21 member countries and assessed organizations

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience assessing multilateral organizations or similar complex international institutions', "How you've translated assessment findings into actionable policy recommendations that changed practices", 'Your ability to work diplomatically with diverse stakeholders while maintaining methodological rigor', "Why the MOPAN network's unique position between donors and multilateral organizations aligns with your career goals"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review recent MOPAN assessment reports (available on OECD website) to understand their methodology and focus areas
  • → Study OECD's Development Co-operation Directorate (DCD) priorities and how MOPAN fits within them
  • → Research the 21 MOPAN member countries and their recent positions on multilateral effectiveness
  • → Examine how major multilateral organizations (like UN agencies or development banks) have responded to MOPAN assessments

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would design an assessment of a multilateral organization's effectiveness across multiple countries
2 How would you handle conflicting feedback from different MOPAN member countries during an assessment?
3 What metrics would you prioritize when evaluating a multilateral organization's use of ODA funding?
4 Describe a time your assessment recommendations led to meaningful organizational change
5 How do you stay current with evolving best practices in multilateral effectiveness and development evaluation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic international development experience without specific multilateral assessment expertise
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the unique position between donors and organizations that MOPAN occupies
  • Overemphasizing field implementation experience without corresponding policy/assessment focus

📅 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:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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