The TUAC Secretariat is looking for a Policy Advisor with responsibility for a broad set of policy issues including responsible business conduct and corporate governance. The selected person will report to the General Secretary of the TUAC.
Main Responsibilities:
Policy analysis and research:
Develop and draft statements and position papers in close co-operation with affiliates to influence policy formulation at the OECD;
Draft policy papers and prepare analytical reports;
Prepare briefings and speaking notes for the General Secretary;
Contribute to the development of practical tools, including toolkits, guidance and training materials to build the capacity of trade unions;
Liaison, representation and outreach:
Manage and co-ordinate the TUAC Working Group on Multinational Enterprises;
Represent TUAC and coordinate trade union participation in relevant OECD Committees, Working Parties as well as other events and meetings;
Work closely with TUAC affiliates, other trade unions and international trade union partner organisations;
Liaise with the relevant OECD Directorates, Member countries’ permanent delegations and other international institutions;
Draft webstories, blogs and other social media providing TUAC key policy messages and/or analysis of OECD work of interest to trade unions;
Support TUAC communications by identifying interesting research and events, and help with political messaging.
Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate Profile:
An advanced university degree in economics, or a related discipline.
Professional Background:
At least five years of experience in analysis, research and policy advocacy;
Experience working in or closely with the trade union movement;
Excellent knowledge of issues relating to responsible business conduct, and in particular the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, labour rights, due diligence processes, and corporate governance.
Languages:
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
