OECD Internship Programme aims 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 candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.

The majority of internships are based in Paris, France. Internships are primarily allocated to OECD member country nationals, while also open to non-OECD Member country nationals for specific programmes and projects across OECD affiliated bodies and agencies (e.g. International Tax Forum, ITF, NEA).

Areas

For internships in the corporate functions, successful candidates will operate in 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

Eligibility

Internships are open for students with the following qualities

• The full-time enrollment degree programme for the duration of the internship in a field or discipline related to the work of the OECD.
• Available for a minimum internship duration of one month.
• Excellent command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) and working knowledge of, or willingness to learn the other.
• Knowledge of other languages used at the OECD would be an advantage.
• Possess solid quantitative and IT skills.
• Demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Capable of working in multicultural and international team environment.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Additional Details 

• The OECD Internship Programme is open on an ongoing basis.
• Students enrolled at a fully accredited degree programme (Bachelor, Master, PhD) during the entire duration of their internship can apply online.
• Selected interns are expected to work remotely until further notice.

Working Condition and Remuneration

The duration of the internship is for a period between one and six months (renewable for another six months up to a total of twelve months), on a full-time basis (40 hours/week). The OECD encourages potential interns to stay for six months in order to gain the best possible insight into work at the OECD. A contribution to living expenses of around 700 euros per full month worked will be granted to interns by the OECD.

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