Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Job Vacancies – 3 Positions
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Head, Public Relations and Information Department
2.) Head, Finance and Human Resources Department
3.) Alternative Sources of Energy Analyst
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) - We coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income to producers and a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Head, Public Relations and Information Department
Job Code: 8.1.01
Location: Nigeria
Department Overview
- The 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; and carrying out a central information programme and identifying suitable areas for the promotion of the Organization’s aims and image.
Objective of Position:
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work of the Public Relations and Information Department in accordance with the work programme and budget of the Department 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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, Support Services Division fully informed on all aspects of the work of the Department, and draws his attention to important analyses performed by it
- Evaluates the performance of the staff of the Department, and recommends to the Director, Support Services Division of 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
- Carries out any other tasks assigned to him/her by the Director, Support Services Division
Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations or relevant Social Sciences
- PhD preferred.
Work Experience:
- 12 years in journalism, information management and/or public relations in the media or in an energy-related establishment with a minimum of 4 years in a managerial position, preferably at large national, regional, or international institutions
- PhD: 10 years
Training Specializations:
- 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
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.
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, Support Services Division. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill in a résumé and an application form which can be received from their Country’s Governor (PDF) (See Nigeria address below) for OPEC or Click Here (Ms Word) to download Application Form. In order for applications to be considered, the application form and resume must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than the closing date stated above.
NIGERIA COUNTRY GOVERNOR
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, MCIPR,
Group General Manager, International Energy Relations (GGM IER),
Governor for OPEC,
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation - NNPC,
Block D 10th Floor, Room 04, NNPC Towers,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Click Here to Download Application Form (Ms Word)
Click Here for More Information
Note: Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.
2.) Head, Finance and Human Resources Department
Job Code: 9.1.01
Location: Nigeria
Department Overview
- The objectives are 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 Section and the Human Resources Section.
Objective of Position:
- 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.
Main Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work in the Finance & Human Resources Department covering:
- Human resources planning/forecasting, recruitment/selection, training & development, Performance Management System, policies development, compensation & benefits as well as administration of termination
- The annual budget of the Division, Departments and Offices, the control of the expenditures and the preparation of the financial reports
- The coordination of the preparation of the Secretariat’s annual budget
- The enhancement of inter-departmental collaboration and cooperation
- 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
- 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, BOG 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, Support Services Division fully informed on all aspects of the work of the Department, and draws his attention to important analyses performed by it
- Evaluates the performance of the staff of the Department, and recommends to the Director, Support Services Division of 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
- Carries out any other tasks assigned to him/her by the Director, Support Services Division
Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Business Administration or equivalent subject
Work Experience:
- 10 years with a minimum of 4 years in a managerial position, preferably at large national, regional, or international institutions
Training Specializations:
- 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
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, Support Services Division. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill in a résumé and an application form which can be received from their Country’s Governor (PDF) (See Nigeria address below) for OPEC or Click Here (Ms Word) to download Application Form. In order for applications to be considered, the application form and resume must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than the closing date stated above.
NIGERIA COUNTRY GOVERNOR
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, MCIPR,
Group General Manager, International Energy Relations (GGM IER),
Governor for OPEC,
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation - NNPC,
Block D 10th Floor, Room 04, NNPC Towers,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Click Here to Download Application Form (Ms Word)
Click Here for More Information
Note: Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.
3.) Alternative Sources of Energy Analyst
Job Code: 5.2.02
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- The Energy Studies Department monitors, analyzes and forecasts world energy developments in the medium and long term and reports thereon, in particular providing in-depth studies and reports on energy issues.
- It monitors developments and undertakes specific studies on energy demand and production-related technology, assessing implications for OPEC.
- It identifies and follows up key areas of energy-related emerging technologies and research and development (R&D), facilitates and supports planning and implementation of collaborative energy-related R&D programs of Member Countries, as well as identifies prospects for OPEC participation in major international R&D activities.
- It carries out studies and reports on developments in the petroleum industry, providing effective tools for carrying out model-based studies of analyses and projections of energy supply / demand and downstream simulation.
- It elaborates OPEC Long Term Strategy and monitors, analyzes and reports on relevant national or regional policies (fiscal, energy, trade and environmental), assessing their impacts on energy markets.
Objective of Position
- To study, analyze and evaluate developments of global coal and non-hydrocarbon primary energy sources with particular attention to their technical and economic potential, technology, economics and drivers, such as policies, taxation, market structuring, strategies of key players, etc.
- To conduct studies on relevant issues on coal and non-hydrocarbon sources of energy, including production, use by sector and region as well as potential for fuel substitution and to assess their impact on world energy mix and on the demand for oil; contribute to the World Oil Outlook.
Main Responsibilities
- Conducts studies on the development of coal and non-hydrocarbon sources of energy and prepare reports thereon.
- Collects, integrates and analyses data on technological, economic, environmental and policy aspects of coal and non-hydrocarbon energy.
- Studies and analyses developments of primary energy demand by fuel and sectoral energy use within a country / group of countries, taking into consideration various aspects of energy policy development, including environment, energy substitution and conservation and security of supply, and assesses the impact on the energy supply mix.
- Monitors the technological evolution of coal and non-hydrocarbon sources of energy, and assesses potential for major breakthroughs and their impact on interfuel competition in various sectors.
- Assesses investment requirements and the costs of finding, developing, producing and delivering energy from coal and non-hydrocarbon sources.
- Contributes to and delivers speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various international forums.
- Carries out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his / her background, qualifications and position.
Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:
- University degree in Energy Management, Economics or in a relevant Engineering discipline.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Work Experience:
- University degree: 8 years in the field of energy studies.
- Advanced degree: 6 years.
Training Specializations:
- Renewable and / or nuclear energy.
- Full cycle Cost evaluation.
- Interfuel competition.
- Knowledge of related environmental issues an asset.
Competencies:
- Communication skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Presentation 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, Energy Studies Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.
Application Closing Date
14th March, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Important Information and Notice
- Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.
- Applicants are requested to fill in an application form which can be downloaded from the OPEC website.
- In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than the closing date stated above
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