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 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE (EXD)
The Executive Directorate (EXD) is the steward of OECD resources, on behalf of the Secretary-General. Our focus is on people and their wellbeing; the effective and efficient management of the budget; the safety and security of staff, Delegations, visitors, and of the OECD’s data; maintaining and sustaining physical and digital infrastructure; and enabling the convening power of the OECD through conferences, meetings and events, whether virtual, physical or hybrid. As well as providing corporate services, functions and management support to our staff and Members, we provide integrated, strategic and expert advice on corporate policies and management issues to the Secretary-General, to Council and to Standing Committees, to which we regularly report on corporate matters. We also provide compliance and risk management functions (for management areas under our purview). Ours is a fast-paced environment focused on delivering management excellence across all of our functions.
THE DIGITAL, KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SERVICE (EXD/DKI)
Within the Executive Directorate, working closely with business partners, the Digital, Knowledge and Information Service (EXD/DKI) designs and provides secure digital solutions, IT and information management services and the technologies to deliver efficient corporate services, meet business partners’ needs and to support and enhance the OECD’s global role in building knowledge, communicating with the world and interacting with governments to inform and influence policy-making.
The Digital Infrastructure and Operations Division (DIO) groups corporate-wide digital workplace, infrastructure, operations and support services managed by EXD/DKI.
The Digital Workplace Services (DWS) Unit is responsible for the operation and support of digital workplace services, including device engineering, IT Service Desk, advanced support, IT equipment management, mobility and proximity services, and. DWS applies IT Service Management (ITSM) standards and is accountable for the operational performance, reliability and quality of digital workplace services.
In this role, the selected candidate will serve as the technical authority for device engineering and, as a cross‑service coordination point, ensure that workplace services are designed, operated and evolved in a consistent, reliable and sustainable manner. The role combines deep technical expertise and leadership with a strong operational mindset, ensuring that engineering decisions translate into stable and effective services for end-users.
Main Responsibilities
Device Engineering & Technical Leadership
Service Delivery Consistency & Operational Coordination
Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement
Management
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
Professional Background
Tools
Core Competencies
OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 3); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 3).
Languages
Additional Information
Closing Date
Applications should reach us no later than 31st May 2026 23h59 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
Open-ended contract
Salary Information
Selection Process
All applicants will be sent a short assessment, as the first step in the process.
For retained candidates, the Hiring Team reserve the right to conduct further assessments (video-recorded-interviews, etc).
Panel interviews are planned for July 2026.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates [who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. We draw on more than 60 years of experience and insights to shape policies that foster prosperity and opportunity, underpinned by equality and well-being.
We work closely with policy makers, stakeholders and citizens to establish evidence-based international standards and to find solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and strengthening policies to fight climate change to bolstering education and fighting international tax evasion, the OECD is a unique forum and knowledge hub for data, analysis and best practices in public policy.
Our core aim is to set international standards and support their implementation – and help countries forge a path towards stronger, fairer and cleaner societies.
