The application is now open for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Internship Program. This program intends to support highly qualified and inspirational students with diverse backgrounds to work on projects related to OECD work and support the corporate functions of the Organization. Furthermore, the program aims to enable successful candidates to polish their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.

The OECD internship Program is open on an ongoing basis. During their internship, students enrolled in a fully accredited degree program, including Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. programs, can apply online. Selected interns can work in person, hybrid or remotely based on office need.

Internship Details

Application Start: Open on an ongoing basis throughout the year

Application Deadline: Open all year long

Awarding Institution: OECD

Location: Paris, France

Number of interns: 500

Eligible Countries: OECD Member and Non-OECD Member Countries Nationals

Duration of the Internship: One month (extendable for a period of another six months, can be up to 12 month ; on a full-time basis, 40hrs/week

Benefits

Around 1000 euros per whole month of work will be granted to interns for the living costs by the OECD.

Who Can Apply?

Internships are open to students who:

• Are from any country (OECD member and non-member countries).
• Are enrolled in a full-time accredited degree program throughout the internship in a field or discipline relating to the work of the OECD;
• Applicants should be available for a minimum internship duration of one month.
• Have a strong proficiency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and working-level knowledge of, or enthusiasm to learn, the other.
• Understanding the other languages used at the OECD would be an asset.
• Have concrete quantitative and IT skills;
• Possess outstanding drafting and communication skills;
• Can work in a multicultural and international team environment

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What Does the Internship Involve?

Successful candidates will undertake research and offer support to Policy Analysts in any of the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Bribery and corruption
• Competition
• Climate
• Corporate Governance
• Digitalization
• Development
• Economy
• Education and Skills
• Employment
• Energy
• Environment
• Finance
• Gender and Diversity
• Health Growth
• Industry, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
• Insurance and Pensions
• International Migration
• Investment
• Public Governance
• Regional Development
• Regulatory Reform
• Science and Technology
• Statistics
• Tax
• Tourism
• Trade and Agriculture
• Transport

For programs in corporate functions, successful candidates will be contributing to one of the following areas:

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

What will I do as an intern:

• Prepare studies and documents
• Carry out research and reviews of existing materials
• Collect, organise and analyse data
• Support the production of documents, working papers and publications resulting from the above activities, including drafting notes and preparing technical annexes
• Take part in meetings and seminars
• Liaise and build networks with officials in national administrations, researchers, other international organisations and delegations from member country
• Support the organisation of events, communication, planning and evaluation

Important Notes

• Successful applicants may work distantly until further notice.
• The program’s starting date depends on the hiring team’s schedule and your availability date, so remember to specify the duration and date of your availability.
• Only shortlisted applicants will receive a call for an interview.
• The candidates will receive a result notification within three months after the application.
• And, if your application is unsuccessful, you are welcome to apply again for the next vacancy opening. Please try to meet the requirements until then.
• Due to the high volume of applications, OECD cannot provide individual feedback on your result.

Selection Process

The selection process will proceed in four main stages:

• Application: Candidates submit an online application and a cover letter addressed to the Internship Office
• Pre-screening: all applications will pass screening by the Internship Office, and deserving candidates will move on to the shortlist made available to OECD Directorates.
• Interview and Written Test: Hiring teams may ask the candidates to complete a telephone interview and a written test;
• Offer letter: if selected, following a telephone interview and written test, you will receive an email with your internship offer letter from OECD Human Resources.

How to Apply?

Applicants can apply online through the Organization’s online application platform.

Apply Now

For additional information regarding this internship program, check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below or visit the website of the OECD Internship

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