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Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD
The French-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is a well-known Graduate Opportunities intergovernmental organisation founded in 1961. It has The Young Associates Programme (YAP) is a two-year 37 member states. As a collective, these member states programme targeted at recent undergraduates who are considered to be developed economies, and boast an wish to gain a significant first professional experience impressively high Human Development Index (HDI). The in the world of multilateral policymaking, research OECD has been granted United Nations Observer Status. and analysis. It is designed to act as a springboard for What kind of work? universities. Working at the OECD mainly revolves around research and policy. There are analysts who draft documents on The YAP is a 24-month programme designed to expose the economic conditions in each country, and there are recent undergraduates to a variety of research and writers who draft policy recommendations based on the analytical work on major policy areas. Organisation’s research. The OECD offers a comprehensive career development A key component of the Programme is mentorship. program for its employees. Employees are able to During their two-year work at the OECD, the Young expand their horizons in conferences, workshops and Associates will be closely mentored by their managers. events hosted by the Organisation, participate in French Managers are therefore selected on the basis of their language classes, and complete online courses to develop professional experience, policy expertise, and ability their personal and professional skills. to work with, challenge, and develop young talented
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More info: https://www.oecd.org/careers/internship-programme/ them to target future postgraduate study at top-ranked individuals.
France More info: https://www.oecd.org/careers/young-associate-programme/
Student Opportunities
OECD Internship Programme is designed to bring Fun Fact / Recent Project highly qualified and motivated students with diverse Think Tank backgrounds into the Organisation to work on projects The OECD does not have binding power on states. linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary- However, the Organisation functions as an extremely General and to support the corporate functions of the influential think tank through the publication of Organisation. Its main goal is to give successful candidates comprehensive economic data, with its publications the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical used as guidelines for states on utilising their resources skills in an international environment. to maximise economic growth and reach full economic potential. This will result in improved lives for citizens The Internship Programme is open on an on-going basis. of many countries in the world, a vision to which the Students enrolled at a fully accredited degree programme OECD aspires. In addition, the Organisation is known (Bachelor, Master, PhD) during the entire duration of their for holding landmark meetings and conferences internship can apply online. Selected interns are expected among the OECD member states, attracting major to work remotely until further notice. international actors such as the European Union and the G20.
