OPEC National Massive Job Recruitment 2012

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OPEC is a permanent intergovernmental organization of 12 oil-exporting developing nations that coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its Member Countries.

The OPEC Secretariat is the executive organ of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Located in Vienna, it also functions as the Headquarters of the Organization, in accordance with the provisions of the OPEC Statute.

OPEC is recruiting to fill the below positions:

1.) Head, Finance & Human Resources Department

Job Code: 9.1.01

Job Description
Within the Support Services Division, the Finance & Human Resources Department is to provide services related to managing the human and financial resources of the Organization. The Department is responsible for budgets, accounting and internal control as well as human resources planning and management. The Department comprises two organizational sections: the Finance and Human Resources Sections.

  • The Head plans, organizes, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work of the Finance & Human Resources Department in accordance with the work programme and budget of the Department so as to optimize its support to the Secretariat in achieving its overall objectives.
  • The work covers responsibilities of policies, development and management of human resources and of setting up and managing the Secretariat’s annual budget.
  • Plans, organizes, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work in the Finance & Human Resources Department covering: 1) Human resources planning/forecasting, recruitment/selection, training & development, Performance Management System, policies development, compensation & benefits as well as administration of termination; 2) The annual budget of the Division, Departments and Offices, the control of the expenditures and the preparation of the financial reports; 3) The coordination of the preparation of the Secretariat’s annual budget; 4) The enhancement of inter-departmental collaboration and cooperation; 5) Taking appropriate measures to ensure an optimal culture and working climate in the Organization by regularly comparing compensations and benefits in the other Vienna based international and private organizations to keep the Secretariat a competitive employer; 6) The development of staff by arranging/coordinating adequate training programs.
  • Participates in all interview panels as the leading member.
  • Ensures full responses to requests by the Conference, the Board of Governors and standing committees for studies and special reports relevant to the work program of the Department.
  • Arranges presentations at relevant OPEC meetings and international forums representing the Secretariat as required.
  • Develops and maintains networks with external experts and institutions in fields relating to the work of the Department.
  • Keeps the Director of the Support Services Division fully informed on all aspects of the work of the Department, and draws his/her attention to important analyses performed by it.
  • Evaluates the performance of the staff of the Department, and recommends to the Director of the Support Services Division, staff development, salary increase, promotion and separations as appropriate.
  • Ensures that the staff of the Department receive the supervision and guidance necessary to broaden and deepen their skills and continuously improve their performance.
  • Prepares the annual budget for the Department.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced University degree (PhD preferred) in Business Administration or equivalent subject
  • A minimum of 12 years (10 years in case of a PhD degree) with a minimum of 4 years in a managerial position, preferably at large national, regional, or international institutions
  • Training/specialization: Human Resources Management, Financial Management (cost & benefit analysis), Office Administration, Professional Management & Leadership
  • Competencies: Managerial & leadership skills, communication skills, decision making skills, strategic orientation, analytical skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, negotiation skills, initiative and integrity
  • Language: English

Remuneration
The post is at grade B reporting to the Director of the Support Services Division. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

2.) Economic Analysts

Job Code: 4.2.01

Job Dimensions
Within the Research Division, the Petroleum Studies Department is responsible for providing pertinent and reliable information and analyses in support of decision-making and policy-making in Member Countries. It carries out research programs and studies on short-term petroleum market developments with the aim of issuing reports on a regular, as well as ad-hoc basis, highlighting important issues for their use and consideration. It conducts regular forecasts, elaborates and analyzes oil market scenarios and prepares and publishes reports on these findings. It promotes OPEC’s views and technical analysis on short-term oil market developments to the industry at large and the general public via the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report, as well as other reports, presentations and related pod casts. And it prepares and contributes to reports to be submitted to the Economic Commission Board, the Board of Governors, the Ministerial Monitoring Sub-Committee, as well as papers for various OPEC publications.

Objective of Position:

  • The Economic Analyst analyzes key indicators and forecasts global economic development in the short- to medium-term with emphasis on developing countries and countries in transition.
  • He/she consolidates findings for inclusion in the Monthly Oil Market Report as well as reports for OPEC Governing Bodies and prepares occasional and topical reports and studies as requested.

Main Responsibilities:
1.) Analyses leading indicators of world economic development including trade, commodity prices and investments and on this basis monitors and forecasts short- to medium term developments with particular focus on developing countries and countries in transition.
2.) Prepares and comments on an economic outlook for developing countries, including OPEC Member Countries, for the Monthly Oil Market Report and other reports. Prepares and presents associated materials to meetings of the Economic Commission Board.
3.) Contributes to economic studies in support of the Department’s analyses of oil demand in developing countries; monitors and assesses the impact of oil price, subsidies and taxation policies on the demand for oil.
4.) Builds up and pursues collaborative networks with Member Countries’ and other countries’ academic and business institutions to enhance pertinent data gathering and analysis.
5.) Participates in relevant task forces, external meetings and conferences in particular on subjects relating to analysis on and cooperation with oil consuming developing countries.

Required Qualifications/Competencies:

  • University degree (advanced degree preferred) in Economics
  • A minimum of eight years (six years in case of an advanced degree)
  • Training/specialization in Macroeconomics, international trade and/or development economics; knowledge of applied econometrics and quantitative methods an asset; knowledge of the oil industry an asset
  • Analytical/presentation skills
  • Competencies: Communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, initiative and integrity
  • Language: English

Status and Benefits:
Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international.
In carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the personal qualities expected of international employees such as integrity, independence and impartiality.

The post is at grade E reporting to the Head of Petroleum Studies Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

3.) Financial Analyst

Job Code: 4.2.02

Description
Within the Research Division, the Petroleum Studies Department is responsible for providing pertinent and reliable information and analyses in support of decision-making and policy-making in Member Countries. It carries out research programs and studies on short-term petroleum market developments with the aim of issuing reports on a regular, as well as ad-hoc basis, highlighting important issues for their use and consideration. It conducts regular forecasts, elaborates and analyzes oil market scenarios and prepares and publishes reports on these findings. It promotes OPEC’s views and technical analysis on short-term oil market developments to the industry at large and the general public via the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report, as well as other reports, presentations and related pod casts. And it prepares and contributes to reports to be submitted to the Economic Commission Board, the Board of Governors, the Ministerial Monitoring Sub-Committee, as well as papers for various OPEC publications.

Objective
The Financial Analyst monitors and analyzes the short-term impact of financial market developments, in particular commodity markets on petroleum markets, as well as the performance of major oil companies, including national oil companies. In addition, he/she carries out special studies on pertinent issues.

Responsibilities

  • Studies financial markets, in particular commodity markets, as well as covering developments in currency, equity, bonds, interest rate markets
  • Analyzes the impact of financial market developments on short-term developments in the petroleum market
  • Studies developments in world financial instruments, finance institutions and related issues
  • Carries out analyses of the short-term financial performance of major oil companies, including National Companies and evaluates the short-term impact on the oil industry
  • Consolidates findings of the above analyses and prepares and issues reports thereon

Requirements

  • University degree (advanced degree preferred) in Economics, Finance, and/or Business Administration
  • A minimum of eight years (six years in case of advanced degree), preferably relating to the oil sector
  • Training/specialization: financial analysis including tools, oil project feasibility studies, joint venture project assessments, stock exchanges and oil paper markets (NYMEX, IPE, etc.), economic/financial analysis concepts (NPV/Cash Flow)
  • Competencies: Communication skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, initiative and integrity
  • Language: English
  • Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.

Remuneration

  • Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international. In carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the personal qualities expected of international employees such as integrity, independence and impartiality.
  • The post is at grade E reporting to the Head of Petroleum Studies Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

4.) Statistical Systems Coordinator

Job Dimensions:
The Data Services Department collects, retrieves and provides statistical data as support to the research and analytical studies in the other RD Departments and other activities of the Secretariat. The Department also develops up-to-date IT applications and database systems, and provides specialized relevant documents and references. The Department thus has the responsibility of a central, timely provider of reliable up-to-date data, documentation and information pertaining to oil markets in particular and energy markets and related issues in general, as well as rendering IT development services.

The Statistical Systems Coordinator assists the Head of Data Services Department and coordinates, supervises and carries out statistical activities, manages and guides staff assigned to the Statistics Group in identifying, collecting, storing and retrieving statistical data for the Secretariat and in providing statistical assistance to researchers in the Secretariat. In addition, he/she carries out statistical research in energy, oil and economics related projects and other administrative tasks relating to the Group.

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

  • University degree (advanced degree preferred) in Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research or Economics
  • A minimum of ten years (eight years in case of advanced degree)
  • Training/specialization in statistical methods and analysis, Econometrics, database queries and data mining, relational databases, design principles (ER-Modeling, Data Flow Diagram), extraction and transformation tools, oil industry operation, firm knowledge in the area of energy with specific expertise in the oil sector
  • Application Software/IT knowledge in Excel, Access, Oracle, B20/20, PL/SQL, FTP, TCP/IP
  • Managerial/leadership skills, analytical/presentation skills as well as interpersonal and team-building skills, customer service orientation
  • Communication skills in written and spoken English

Status and Benefits:
Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international. In carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the personal qualities expected of international employees such as integrity, independence and impartiality.

The post is at grade D reporting to the Head of Data Services Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

5.) Head, Public Relations & Information Department

Within the Support Services Division, the Public Relations & Information Department is responsible for presenting OPEC objectives, decisions and actions in their true and most desirable perspective, disseminating news of general interest regarding the Organization and the Member Countries on energy and related matters, carrying out a central information programme and identifying suitable areas for the promotion of the Organization’s aims and image.

Objective of Position:

The Head plans, organises, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work of the Department in accordance with the work programme and budget, so as to optimize its support to the Secretariat in achieving its objectives. The work aims at creating and maintaining a positive image of the Organization and at ensuring the dissemination of publications and journals at the highest professional standard.

Main Responsibilities:

1.  Plans, organizes, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work in the Public Relations & Information Department by:

  • Suggesting ways and means of promoting the image of the Organization;
  • Regularly dispatching information to the broad public through the media and disseminating information and news on OPEC;
  • Informing and seeking dialogues with targeted policy making bodies, institutions and organizations;
  • Identifying and strengthening avenues for dialogue between OPEC, other institutions and  the general public;
  • Monitoring the media to evaluate public perception about the Organization, and  recommending, where necessary, any disinformation about the Organization through the  Director, Support Services Division to the Secretary General;
  • Ensuring that publications and public relations activities are fully consistent with the  pursuit of OPEC aims and objectives, and policies, and of highest professional standard in terms of language, format and layout;
  • Updating and sustaining the OPEC website.

2.  Establishes and maintains close contacts with the media and arranges print, radio, TV and internet interviews to promote objective presentation of OPEC, its aims and objectives as  well as the work of the Secretariat.

3.  Ensures full responses to requests by the Conference, BOG and standing committees for studies and special reports relevant to the work program of the Department.

4. Arranges presentations at relevant OPEC meetings and international forums representing the Secretariat as required.

5.   Develops and maintains networks with external experts and institutions in fields relating to the work of the Department.

6.   Keeps the Director, Support Services Division fully informed on all aspects of the work of the Department, and draws his/her attention to important analyses performed by it.

7.   Evaluates the performance of the staff of the Department, and recommends staff development, salary increases, promotions and separations to the Director, Support Services Division as appropriate.

8.   Ensures that the Department staff members receive the supervision and guidance necessary to broaden and deepen their skills and continuously improve their performance.

9.   Prepares the annual budget for the Department.

10. Carries out any other tasks assigned to him/her by the Director, Support Services Division.

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

  • Advanced university degree in Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations or relevant Social Sciences; PhD preferred.
  • 12 years in journalism, information management and/or public relations in the media or in an energy-related establishment with a minimum of four years in a managerial position, preferably at large national, regional, or international institutions; PhD: 10 years.
  • Knowledge of modern information practice and techniques; Professional Management & Leadership; Membership of a professional body (Public Relations or Journalism) is an advantage; Knowledge of energy development issues an asset.
  • Managerial & leadership skills, communication skills, decision making skills, strategic orientation, analytical skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, negotiation skills, initiative, integrity.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Status and Benefits:

Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international. In carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the personal qualities expected of international employees such as integrity, independence and impartiality.

The post is at grade B reporting to the Director of Support Services Division. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

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