The OPEC Fund for International Development is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1976. Our 12 Member Countries are: Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Analyst
Location: Austria
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
Department: Public Sector Operations Department (PSOD) / Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Unit
Job Profile
- The Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Analyst provides analytical and procedural support to the Operations Planning & Support Unit for portfolio analysis and management and performs a full range of administrative, data collection, analytical and professional support duties, in order to support the Director, Operations Planning & Support.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administration:
- Provides operational support that contributes to the Operations Planning & Support Unit output and mandate.
- Contributes to the preparation and the monitoring of the Department’s Annual Work Plan and Budget.
- Assists in the follow-up on cooperation opportunities, projects, partnerships and activities to enhance OPEC Fund competitiveness.
- Assists in the input for Department performance parameters and indicators, Dashboard, KPIs and reports.
- Extends help in preparing communication, publications and other public information matters pertaining to the Public Sector Operations Department (PSOD).
- Follows up and ensures that target dates and deadlines are met and that correspondence and queries are responded to in a timely manner.
Data Collection and Analysis:
- Collects and provides data that are necessary for the execution of the Work Plan.
- Gathers data according to requirements and creates reliable data platforms.
- Validates information to establish its accuracy and resource reference.
- Carries out collection and analyses of data related to the performance of the active projects in the portfolio of PSOD.
- Conducts ad-hoc analysis as required.
Document Preparation:
- Provides analytical inputs to reports and documents.
- Assists in preparing briefs, reports and presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages.
- Reports on accuracy and completeness of MIS/EDMS data regarding PSOD’s portfolio.
- Contribute to the preparation of all communication, publications and other public information matters pertaining to PSOD.
Coordination:
- Liaises, on behalf of the Operations Planning & Support Unit, with staff inside and outside the Department/Unit, to give or obtain information.
- Assists with the coordination of submissions in relation to budget, reports, documents, presentations and work programs.
- Perform other duties as required by the Director.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Political Science, Finance, Management or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience, preferably of which 2 years should have been at an international development finance institution.
- Strong quantitative/numerical skills with experience interpreting data are required.
- Robust analytical skills are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluent in English, including excellent presentation skills. Good working knowledge of French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian or Portuguese is an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Subject Matter Knowledge – The in-depth understanding and expertise in specific fields relevant to the OPEC Fund’s operations and the individual’s role.
- Collaboration and Teamwork – The ability to effectively work with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to achieve shared goals.
- Communication – The ability to relay ideas, information and messages effectively and succinctly to a variety of audiences.
- Decision making – The ability to analyze information comprehensively to make well-informed decisions; assess both immediate and long-term ramifications.
- Problem Solving Ability – The ability to identify issues adeptly, delve into root causes, and devise pragmatic solutions; demonstrate ingenuity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
Application Closing Date
19th March, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
