OECD Internships in Paris, France

OECD internships bring curious and motivated students from diverse backgrounds into the Organisation. You will work alongside policy experts and other specialists to strengthen your analytical and technical skills in an international environment.

The OECD welcomes interns on an ongoing basis. Students enrolled in a fully accredited degree programme, including Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and PhD programmes, during the entire duration of their internship can apply online throughout the year.

We offer flexible arrangements. Selected interns can conduct their internships in person, in hybrid format, or fully remotely, depending on the needs of their teams. You can check out more Internships, BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Help us build better policies for better lives:

The OECD’s work with governments around the world spans diverse policy challenges, from artificial intelligence and climate change to regulation and education. The work you undertake will depend on the directorate you join. You may contribute directly to policy development or provide support within one of the corporate functions.

Wherever you work at the OECD, you will be helping us in our mission to build better policies for better lives.

What you might do

• 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 countries
• Support the organisation of events, communication, planning and evaluation

Where you might work:

Support policy analysts in one of the following policy areas:

• Agriculture and fisheries
• Climate change
• Development
• Digital
• Economy
• Education and skills
• Employment
• International Energy Agency
• Environment
• Finance and investment
• Governance
• Health
• Industry, business and entrepreneurship
• Nuclear Energy Agency
• Regional, rural and urban development
• Science, technology and innovation
• Society
• Taxation
• Trade
• International Transport Forum

Work in one of the following corporate functions:

• Audit
• Communications, media and public relations
• Event management
• Finance, budget and accounting
• Human resources
• Information technology
• Legal services
• Office administration
• Translation

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Who can apply?:

Try our eligibility tester to quickly check if you may be considered for an internship at the OECD.

Internships are open for students who:

• Are enrolled in a full-time degree programme for the duration of the internship in a field or discipline related to the work of the OECD
• Are available for a minimum internship duration of one month
• Have an excellent command of one of the two official languages of the OECD (English and French) and a working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other. Knowledge of other languages could be an advantage
• Have good quantitative and IT skills
• Have good drafting and communication skills
• Thrive in a multicultural and international team environment

The majority of internships are based at the OECD’s headquarters 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, including across OECD-affiliated bodies and agencies

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Internship duration:

• The duration of the internship is for a period between one and six months, renewable up to a total of twelve months, on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). In exceptional circumstances, part-time internships (minimum 20 hours per week) can be organised.
• The OECD encourages potential interns to pursue an internship of at least four months to make the best of their internship experience at the OECD.
• We recruit on a rolling basis, allowing applications to be submitted at any time. Applicants are required to indicate their availability as part of the application process. Given that the selection process can take up to three months, it is advisable to apply well in advance and provide clear details about availability in the application form.
• Internship start dates are determined based on the availability of selected candidates and the needs of OECD hiring teams. Providing accurate information about availability is essential for ensuring a smooth recruitment process. Candidates can update their availability in their existing application by clicking the Access My Application button at the bottom of their submission confirmation email.

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Allowance and benefits:

• The OECD grants a contribution to living expenses of 1000 euros per full month worked to interns located in Paris.
• Interns are entitled to annual leave that amounts to two and a half working days for each full month worked. French public holidays are also observed

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the official OECD careers website
2. Select the Internship Programme vacancy and complete the online application form
3. Upload your CV and provide a cover letter in the “Message to Hiring Manager” section
4. Indicate your preferred start date and duration of availability
5. Submit your application

Selection process

The selection process consists of four main stages:

1. Online application and cover letter: fill in your application details on the SmartRecruiters online application platform. Please provide your cover letter in the Message to Hiring Manager box.
2. Pre-screening: all applications are screened by the Internship Office and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to OECD Directorates.
3. Interview and/or written test: hiring teams may invite candidates to an interview and/or to complete a written test.
4. Internship agreement: selected candidates receive an internship offer and will be asked to sign an internship agreement.

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