Junior Communications and Publications Officer

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 Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (the Global Forum) has played a key role in the development and acceptance of international standards on transparency and effective exchange of information (EOI) for tax purposes and in monitoring progress in implementing these standards. It has played a critical role in the international community’s efforts over the past fifteen years to counter international tax avoidance and evasion. The Global Forum currently includes 173 members on an equal footing, a list of whom can be found on the Global Forum website.

The Global Forum Secretariat is based in the OECD’s Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTPA), which is the focal point for the OECD’s work on all taxation issues, both international and domestic.

The Global Forum’s primary focus is to oversee the implementation of the standards. The main part of the Global Forum’s work is to monitor and prepare peer review reports which assess a jurisdiction’s legal frameworks implementing the standards as well its practices. This includes monitoring and reviewing jurisdictions’ implementation of the Standard on Transparency and Exchange of Information on Request (EOIR) and the Standard on Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) on Financial Accounts (also known as the Common Reporting Standard or CRS). In addition, the Global Forum supports and monitors the widespread implementation of the Standard on AEOI of information on Crypto-Assets under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This is underpinned by reviews of member tax administrations’ Information Security Management (ISM) arrangements and their safeguarding of data exchanged under international EOI agreements to ensure that these are aligned with internationally recognised information security standards. The Global Forum also provides extensive capacity-building programmes across all areas of its work, including bilateral technical assistance, to member jurisdictions, particularly developing countries. The capacity-building programme aims to help them implement the EOIR and AEOI standards (including CRS and CARF) and the related ISM component, so that they participate and benefit from them in the fight against tax evasion to mobilise domestic resources.

The Global Forum is seeking a Junior Communications and Publications Officer to support the implementation of its communications strategy, coordinate the full publications cycle from planning to production, and contribute to web and social media activities. The successful candidate will work within the Global Forum Secretariat under the direct supervision of the Senior Communications Officer.

Availability and willingness to undertake international travel are required.

The vacancy is open to nationals of OECD member countries and jurisdictions of the Global Forum .

Tools

- Excellent proficiency in the use of web design and maintenance, including familiarity in using web tools and platforms (advanced knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager would be a definite advantage).
- Proficiency with desktop design and (video) editing tools (advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite would be an advantage).
- Very good proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Under the strategic guidance of the Head of Secretariat, deliver communication plans for Global Forum events and publication launches, including news releases, social media campaigns, web content, and other supporting communication materials.; Ensure the delivery of high-quality and timely communication outputs, in line with corporate and Directorate standards. Co-ordinate end-to-end workflows in collaboration with authors and external service providers, ensuring early planning and production oversight of materials in various languages.; Assist and collaborate with Global Forum management and staff to develop key messages for priority outputs.; Enhance team prioritisation and planning by establishing clear deadlines and monitoring mechanisms for strategic outputs, making effective use of CTP planning tools, ensuring close co-ordination within the Global Forum, as well as with CTP’s central Communications Unit and the OECD Communications Directorate (COM).; Co-ordinate Global Forum publications from planning, formatting through to dissemination, managing multiple and often competing deadlines across various outputs. Liaise closely with COM, the CTPA Communication Unit, external graphic designers and/or typesetters to ensure timely delivery and high-quality results.; Ensure all publications comply with the OECD corporate Standards, including the OECD Style Guide and OECD Authoring Tool (O.N.E Author) formatting requirements for publications.; Ensure consistency in visual presentation and branding across all publications and digital materials, maintaining alignment with OECD and Global Forum visual identity guidelines.; Design and deliver visual assets for Global Forum events (including totems, banners, lecterns, signage, and presentation materials) in collaboration with internal teams, partner organisations and/or external providers.; Develop and produce additional communication materials as needed, such as flyers, brochures, and newsletters, tailored to diverse audiences and distribution channels.; Assist with producing charts and graphics for Global Forum reports.; Co-manage and maintain the Global Forum website, ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with OECD web governance rules, COM quality standards, and best practices for web writing.; Continuously improve the website’s structure, functionality, and user experience, while optimising content across Global Forum and OECD platforms for clarity, accessibility, and engagement.; Drive the Global Forum’s social media outreach by developing and implementing engaging campaigns in close co-ordination with management, draft and publish impactful content for the Global Forum’s channels and contribute messaging to OECD corporate platforms for maximum visibility.; Design engaging digital visuals (tweet/X cards, infographics, photography selection, etc.), aligning with COM templates and OECD branding requirements.; Collaborate with the CTPA Communications Unit and COM Social media teams through regular Community of Practice meetings.; Work closely with authoring teams on the creation and production of digital and print communication and marketing material for the Global Forum (e.g. brochures, case studies, flyers, social media assets, banners, etc.)ensuring full compliance with corporate editorial and branding guidelines as defined by the Directorate for Communications (COM).; Support the co-ordination and oversight of the development of visual identities and branding)for key projects and events.; Liaise with external contractors and maintain a pool of external communications experts to support Global Forum communications activities.

Requirements

Post- secondary education, and or related experience, preferably in communications or Information Technology.; A minimum of two years’ experience in a communications, publications and/or digital content role.; Excellent knowledge of web content management, editing standards and the latest developments in communication technologies and best practices.; Good understanding of the Global Forum Secretariat’s mandate and activities, and broader familiarity with the OECD’s substantive work and institutional context.; Proven understanding of key social media platforms and their strategic use to support instutional visibility and engagement.