Professional Officers

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS	30th November , 2011
JOB TITLE	Professional Officers
AREA OF ACTIVITY	Department of Political Affairs of the OIC General Secretariat
DUTY STATION	Headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
CATEGORY/ GRADE	Professional (P/1) (P/2)
REMUNERATION	Depending on professional background and experience, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direct supervision of the Director of African Affairs Section, under the Political Affairs Department.

1. Gathering and analyzing information contained in different communications and publications on issues related to OIC bilateral cooperation with the African Member States, the AU, and African regional and Sub-regional organizations as well as non-African Member States.
2. Provide technical and substantive back up in the implementation of the mandate of the Political Affairs Department especially the preparation of the draft political resolutions and Secretary General's report's to the meetings of the Senior Official’s Meetings, Council of Foreign Ministers as well as OIC Summits and other relevant OIC conferences.
3. takes notes and prepares reports of the meetings of his/her Section and/or Department or when required of other Departments;
4. to prepare the needed information either requested from within the Secretariat, or from out side such as, member states, OIC institutions and elsewhere;
5. to participate in preparing and organizing the meetings of his/her Section and/or Department;
6. to perform the duties of the Executive Secretary of the Section whenever needed;
7. to perform any other functions requested by superiors.

COMPETENCIES
The ability to proactively formulate and recommend sound policies initiatives, proven analytical, research and negotiating skills, communications, excellent oral skills and proven drafting ability as well as the ability to implement policies and plans to meet deadlines on required actions.

EDUCATION
Posses University/College degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Studies, African Studies, or related fields. (Master’s or doctorate degree is preferred).

WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, gained preferably within the foreign services of the member states or at Intergovernmental Organizations. Multilateral Diplomacy is preffered.

LANGUAGES
Professional fluency in (reading, writing and speaking) at least two of the working languages of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which are English, Arabic and French, and a fair knowledge of a third one. The preference will be given to the ones who have the professional fluency in the three of the official languages.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• To be a Muslim national of one of the OIC Member States, and not to hold dual nationality with a non Member State. If married, the spouse must be Muslim.
• To be below 35 years of age.
• To be free of diseases and infirmities (to be attested by certified examination by an accredited hospital).
• To have completed compulsory military service, where applicable.
• To be either nominated by his/her State or his/her State should transmit a no-objection letter to the OIC General Secretariat regarding the particular appointment.

HOW TO APPLY
Application letter together with CV to be sent, by mail or by fax, to the:

Cabinet
OIC General Secretariat
P.O. Box 178, Jeddah 21411,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fax: +966 2 651 22 88
e-mail: vacancy@oic-oci.org

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED