Company Description

THE OECD – Who we are, what we do

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 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 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE (EXD)

The Executive Directorate (EXD) is the steward of OECD resources, on behalf of the Secretary-General. Our focus is on people and their wellbeing; the effective and efficient management of the budget; the safety and security of staff, Delegations, visitors, and of the OECD’s data; maintaining and sustaining physical and digital infrastructure; and enabling the convening power of the OECD through conferences, meetings and events, whether virtual, physical or hybrid. As well as providing corporate services, functions and management support to our staff and Members, we provide integrated, strategic and expert advice on corporate policies and management issues to the Secretary-General, to Council and to Standing Committees, to which we regularly report on corporate matters. We also provide risk management functions (for management areas under our purview). Ours is a fast-paced environment focused on delivering management excellence across all of our functions.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE (EXD/HRM)

Within the OECD Executive Directorate (EXD), the Human Resource Management (HRM) Service is responsible for delivering policies and processes to support the staffing needs of the Organisation and its employees.  The HR Operations Group (HRO), one of the three HRM business units, provides centralised operational services:  the Payroll (salaries and benefits), Medical and Social Services, management of the Organisation’s Health care system (OMESYS) and a Welcome Service to newcomers. The Medical and Social Services unit consists of two Doctors, a Head Nurse and four Nurses, a Social Advisor/Worker, a Psychologist/Counsellor and a Medical Assistant.

Under the general supervision of the Doctor in charge of managing the Organisation’s Medical and Social Services hub, the main responsibilities of the selected candidates will be to provide nursing care, to help promote good health throughout the Organisation and to perform workplace health and safety services. S/he will perform his/her duties on both sites (La Muette and/or Boulogne) in line with the weekly schedule.

Job Description

Main responsibilities

Nursing care

• Administer medical treatment prescribed for staff as directed by the Organisation’s Doctor, within the limits imposed by the law governing professional treatment and the nursing profession, including injections, vaccinations, dressings, drawing blood samples, PCR-tests, vision tests, hearing tests, urine tests, electrocardiograms and miscellaneous treatments. It may also involve giving advice and orientating the staff to medical specialists or to hospital.

Emergencies

• Assess the seriousness of the situation and act accordingly, including immediate treatment, informing the Doctor or requesting assistance from the emergency medical services in Paris (BSPP/SAMU). 
• Treat the impacted person(s)  or evacuate in accordance with the protocol established for the service by the Doctor.

Promoting good health

• Help to inform the Organisation's staff about good health practices by responding to individual requests, preparing pedagogical tools (such as open discussions, memoranda and e-mails) on selected medical topics. 
• Support and participate in the organisation’s prevention programmes (i.e. cancer screening, dental hygiene, etc.) in co-operation with other units actively promoting good health both within and outside the Organisation.

Health and Safety in the workplace

• Participate in related activities in this area.  Liaise with the health and technical services on problems involving the layout and fittings of premises and workstations, in accordance with the directives of the Doctor and/or the person in charge of workplace health and safety. Direct staff members to specialised facilities if necessary.

Resource Management

• Monitor and help in the management of the pharmacy, equipment contents of the emergency bag and computerised records.  Contribute to the administrative work of the Medical and Social Services unit.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• A nursing diploma recognised in France (French, or recognised in the European Economic Area (EU and EFTA), or British.

Professional Background

• At least three years' nursing experience. Experience in a private sector company or International Organisation would be an asset.
• Proven experience in the areas of medical action to be taken in an emergency and of medical procedures and practical arrangements in the French medical field.

Tools

• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new systems rapidly.
• Knowledge of Preventiel® medical software would be an asset.

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 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); 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.

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.
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Additional Information

Closing Date

Applications should reach us no later than midnight 13 July 2025 (Paris time)

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a 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 member countries], 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.

Contract Duration 

• 12 months, renewable to a maximum of 24 months.  
• Ideal start date: 01/09/2025 

Salary Information  

• Salary and conditions will depend on her/his status (temporary staff or official).  
• For temporary staff, salary ranges from 2770.00 to 3500.00 EUR.