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Communications Assistant - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (Paris)

Contract Type Other

About this position

The summary below is published by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ([OECD](http://www.oecd.org/about/)) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an autonomous intergovernmental international body responsible for developing and promoting policies for combatting money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of weapons of mass destruction. The FATF has 38 countries and 2 regional organisations as members, along with 9 FATF-style regional bodies,…

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Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

  • Assist in preparing content for publication, including formatting and quality checks
  • Update and maintain FATF website
  • Participate in development and design of engaging digital content for social media campaigns
  • Support high-profile publication launches, webinars, events and media briefings
  • Assist with media engagement by managing media directory and handling media enquiries
  • Provide input into impact monitoring and analysis for FATF web and social media accounts
  • Support development of online communications guidelines for FATF staff
  • Support strategic communications planning by ensuring FATF communications activities are included in central Secretariat calendar

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

  • Education: University degree or equivalent, ideally in a related field such as journalism or communications
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a communications assistant or similar communications role, preferably in an international organisation and including relations with internal and external stakeholders
  • Languages: English (C1), French (B2)
  • Key skills: Developing engaging and impactful digital content, Monitoring and measuring communications impact, Using web content management systems and social media platforms, Formatting Word documents and managing document lifecycle, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Web content management systems (ideally Adobe Experience Management), Impact monitoring and evaluation tools (e.g. Google Analytics), Graphic design software (Indesign, Canva, PlayPlay, Premiere), Social media platforms including X, Instagram and LinkedIn, Knowledge of administrative rules and procedures of OECD or another international organisation
  • Eligibility: Nationals of OECD member countries and of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) member jurisdictions. Mandatory retirement age is 67.

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

  • Video-recorded interview
  • Job-based assessment
  • Panel interviews

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 24 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

Hiring unit: FATF Secretariat.

Position details

Reference
REF3191E
Last Verified
21 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Communications Assistant at OECD based in Paris (Other). The vacancy reference is REF3191E. The role falls under the Other domain.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ([OECD](http://www.oecd.org/about/)) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an autonomous intergovernmental international body responsible for developing and promoting policies for combatting money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of weapons of mass destruction. The FATF has 38 countries and 2 regional organisations as members, along with 9 FATF-style regional bodies, which together comprise a Global Network of over 200 countries and jurisdictions. The FATF Secretariat is located at the OECD in Paris.

The FATF Secretariat is looking for a dynamic Communications Assistant with excellent communication and organisational skills to provide support to its Communications team. The role reports to the Strategic Communications and Media Relations Manager.

This vacancy is open to nationals of OECD member countries and of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) member jurisdictions. A list of members of FATF can be found on the FATF website: http://www.fatf-gafi.org/pages/aboutus/membersandobservers/.

Main responsibilities

Communications support

* Assist in preparing content for publication, including formatting and quality checks, and ensure work is in line with FATF and OECD rules, processes and best practices. * Update and maintain FATF website. * Participate in the development and design of engaging digital content for social media campaigns to raise awareness of FATF activities and content. * Support high-profile publication launches, webinars, events and media briefings. * Assist with media engagement by managing a media directory and handling the processing of media enquiries. * Provide input into impact monitoring and analysis for FATF web and social media accounts, to support the Secretariat’s communications strategy. * Support the FATF Communications team in developing online communications guidelines for FATF staff, including the documentation of processes.

Administration and other tasks

* Support strategic communications planning by ensuring FATF communications activities and events are included in the central Secretariat calendar. * Provide administrative support to Communications team, such as procurement of new tools and software and also to the FATF IT team as needed. * Providing back-up support to FATF IT team regarding delegate and staff access to secure online platforms, as well as during Zoom events or webcasts.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

* University degree or equivalent, ideally in a related field such as journalism or communications.

Professional Background

* Minimum 2 years of experience as a communications assistant or similar communications role, preferably in an international organisation and including relations with internal and external stakeholders. * Must be able to demonstrate workplace-acquired proficiency in: * Developing engaging and impactful digital content. * Monitoring and measuring communications impact. * Using web content management systems and social media platforms. * Formatting Word documents and managing the document lifecycle (including archiving).

* Good knowledge of the administrative rules and procedures of the OECD or that of another international organisation, as well as familiarity with the procedures to be followed for IT and accounts management, or proven ability to learn and assimilate new rules and procedures quickly.

Tools

* Excellent knowledge of and demonstratable experience in: * MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). * Web content management systems (ideally Adobe Experience Management). * Impact monitoring and evaluation tools (e.g. Google Analytics). * Graphic design software (Indesign, Canva, PlayPlay, Premiere) for digital content creation. * Social media platforms including X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Core Competencies

* OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1). * To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to [OECD Core Competencies](https://www.oecd.org/en/about/careers/apply/core-competency-framework.html).

Languages

* Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

Closing Date

* This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 21st July 2026(Paris time).

ContractDuration

* 24 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

What the OECD offers

* Monthly salary starts at 3 878 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax. * [Click here](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/careers/Staff_Rules_and_Regulations_EN.pdf) to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the [OECD’s new contractual modalities](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/careers/New-Contractual-Policy.pdf). * [Click here](http://www.oecd.org/careers/work/) to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work. * [Click here](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/careers/OECD-People-Management-Guidebook.pdf) to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life. * Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant. * This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates [who are nationals of [OECD and FATF member countries](https://www.oecd.org/en/about/members-partners.html), irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 29 June 2026, 27 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 21 July 2026 (5 days ago).

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at OECD see the OECD institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Paris see our Paris location page; for related vacancies in the Other field browse our Other domain page.

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Career trajectory

Career progression for this grade staff is governed by Articles 44 to 46 of the Staff Regulations (consolidated text on EUR-Lex) and Annex IB on the promotion procedure. Step increases are automatic every two years (Art. 44); grade promotion is competitive, based on the appraisal exercise (Art. 45) and the Career Development Review. For roles at OECD, progression to the next grade typically takes three to five years on merit, with two-yearly step increases in between. Article 46 governs the classification at recruitment, which sets the starting step within the grade (usually step 1 for external recruits without prior EU service, step 2 or 3 where relevant professional experience is recognised).
Mobility within the institutions is encouraged via the inter-institutional and intra-institutional vacancy publication system: temporary agents who pass the probation period and reservists from EPSO laureate lists can typically apply to internal vacancies after one year of service. Lateral moves between Directorates-General reset the seniority clock for promotion only if the new post carries a different grade.

Language profile

Beyond the formal language requirements stated in the vacancy notice, the day-to-day working languages at this employer are English and French in roughly equal measure, with German appearing in some technical files. Internal meetings and most policy drafting in Brussels run in English; French remains the preferred internal language in Luxembourg-based services and parts of DG TRADE.

Application cadence

OECD has not advertised another comparable role with the same grade and Other signature in the past twenty-four months. This opening has rarely been seen on the EU Careers feed and may be the first such posting in our two-year window. Applicants who pass the eligibility checks should not assume the same profile will reopen on a predictable cadence.

Source: This job listing was sourced from the official EU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: .

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