Director, Research Division - OPEC

OPEC's mission is to help stabilise the oil market through coordination of national oil production policies and to help oil producers achieve a reasonable investment return. It further helps ensure stable oil supplies for consumers. The advertised post is located at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria, headed by the Secretary General, who carries out the executive functions of the Organization.

Job Dimensions:

The Research Division's objective is to conduct a continuous program of research, issuing reports, analyses and data in the field of energy and related matters. It monitors, forecasts and analyses development in energy in general and the oil industry in particular, as well as follows and analyses related economic and financial developments. It contributes to the coordination of OPEC Member Countries in international negotiations and promotes cooperation between the various relevant global players to be able to be present and actively participate in the various international fora.

The Director of the Research Division plans, organises, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work of the Research Division in accordance with the Division's work program and budget. The work covers studies on medium and long-term energy developments, short-term perspective studies and analyses of the petroleum market as well as data, information and IT Development in these fields. He/she provides substantive reports and other documentation with particular focus on supervising, guiding and contributing to the Secretariat's technical reports. As designated by the Secretary General, represents OPEC in Member Countries and at relevant international fora, as well as prepares and delivers substantive reports and statements and initiates research collaboration with relevant organizations and institutions. In addition, he/she contributes to further strengthen the cooperation between Member Countries in the fields of Research & Development and technology. He/she pursues close monitoring and analysis of on-going multilateral negotiations and dialogues with various governmental bodies, as well as further enhances the producer-consumer and producer-producer dialogues. Furthermore, he/she acts on behalf of the Secretary General during his absence as and when the Secretary General delegates his authority.

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree (PhD preferred) preferably in Economics and/or Engineering
• A minimum of 15 years (12 years in case of a PhD degree) whereof six years at an international level in conducting and/or planning/supervising research and development work relating to energy, in particular oil, and at least six years in a high-level managerial position
• Training/specialization in conducting and leading research on economic and technological issues in the fields of oil and energy
• Managerial/leadership skills, analytical/decision-making/communication/ interpersonal/presentation/negotiation skills, as well as strategic and 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 A reporting to the Secretary General. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

Applications:

Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.

Applicants are requested to fill in a résumé and an application form which can be received from their Country's Governor for OPEC.

In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than 30 April 2012.