Analyst

Internship Programme - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (Paris)

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD Paris, France

Contract Type Traineeship

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 OECD – Who we are, what we do**

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 OECD Internship Programme is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General and to support the corporate functions of the Organisation. Its main goal is to give successful…

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Key responsibilities

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

Participate in the preparation of studies and documents
Carry out research and reviews of existing materials
Collect, organise and analyse data
Contribute to the production of documents, working papers and publications
Draft notes and prepare technical annexes
Participate in meetings and seminars
Liaise and build networks with officials in national administrations, researchers, other international organisations and member country Delegations
Contribute to the organisation of events, communication, planning and evaluation

Are you eligible?

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

Education: Full-time student enrolled in a degree programme for the duration of the internship in a field or discipline related to the work of the OECD
Experience: International experience through studies, internships or professional activities would be an asset
Languages: English (fluency), French (fluency)
Key skills: Solid quantitative and computer skills, Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Strong analytical skills, Ability to plan and conduct research independently, Good organisational skills, Ability to work effectively on the basis of general instructions, Capacity to prioritise tasks, Ability to work in a multicultural and team oriented environment, Ability to adapt to changing working methods and technologies, Very good drafting and communication skills

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

Application submission
Shortlisting
Interview with Directorates

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Between one and six months, renewable up to a total of twelve months.

Position details

Reference: REF2793W
Last Verified: 24 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Internship Programme at OECD based in Paris (Traineeship). The vacancy reference is REF2793W. The role falls under the Analyst domain.

The OECD – Who we are, what we do

Successful candidates will carry out research and provide support to Policy Analysts in one of the following areas. Please note that the list is non-exhaustive.

* Agriculture and Fisheries * Artificial Intelligence * Bribery and corruption * Competition * Corporate Governance * Development * Development Effectiveness * Digitalisation * Economy * Education and Skills * Employment * Energy * Environment * Ethics * Finance * Gender and Diversity * Global Relations * Health * Industry, Innovation and Entrepreneurship * Insurance and Pensions * International Migration * Monitoring and Evaluation * Investment * Nuclear Energy * Public Governance * Regional Development * Regulatory Reform * Science and Technology * Statistics * Tax * Tourism * Trade and Agriculture * Transport

For internships in the Corporate functions, successful candidates will be involved in one of the following areas:

* Communications, Media & Public Relations * Event Management * Finance, Budget and Accounting * Human Resources * Information Technology * Legal services * Office Administration * Translation

Examples of work entrusted to interns include:

* Participating in the preparation of studies and documents; * Carrying out research and reviews of existing materials; * Collecting, organising and analysing data; * Contributing to the production of documents, working papers and publications resulting from the above activities, including drafting notes and preparing technical annexes; * Participating in meetings and seminars; * Liaising and building networks with officials in national administrations, researchers, other international organisations and member country Delegations; * Contributing to the organisation of events, communication, planning and evaluation.

Academic Background

* Full-time student enrolled in a degree programme for the duration of the internship in a field or discipline related to the work of the OECD.

Professional Background

* International experience through studies, internships or professional activities would be an asset.

Tools

* Solid quantitative and computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Languages

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

Key Competencies

* Strong analytical skills demonstrated by academic success and professional achievements. * Strong interest in the work of OECD in promoting international co-operation. * Ability to plan and conduct research independently. * Good organisational skills, ability to work effectively on the basis of general instructions, with the capacity to prioritise tasks, often according to tight deadlines. * Proven ability to work in a multicultural and team oriented environment and to adapt to changing working methods and technologies. * Very good drafting and communication skills.

Contract Duration

The duration of the internship is for a period between one and six months (renewable up to a total of twelve months). Interns are recruited on a rolling basis, allowing applications to be submitted at any time, based on the availability of selected candidates and the needs of OECD hiring teams.Given that the selection process can take up to three months, it is advised to apply well in advance.Please indicate your availability in the application form.

We accept applications for this internship vacancy until 31 December 2026, after which a new vacancy will be published.

If you are not contacted for an internship within six months of submitting your application, you can update your application and reapply using the same email address.

For more information on the OECD Internship Programme please visit our [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.oecd.org/careers/OECD-Internship-FAQs.pdf) webpage.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications expected, the OECD Internship Office is not in a position to provide individual feedback. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Directorates for an interview.

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

[Learn more](http://www.oecd.org/careers/work/) about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.

Browse our [People Management Guidebook](https://issuu.com/oecd.publishing/docs/issu_20eng) to learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and on policies supporting staff in their daily life.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 29 May 2026, 58 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 24 July 2026 (2 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 Analyst field browse our Analyst 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 Analyst 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.

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Source: This job listing was sourced from the official EU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: 29 May 2026.

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