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OPEC JOBS DEC 2012


Head, Finance & Human Resources Department

Deadline: 31 December 2012 - Job Code: 9.1.01
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.
Objective of Position:
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.
Main Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Required Competencies and 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
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 the Support Services Division. 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 out the application form which can be received from theirCountry's Governor for OPEC.
In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than 31 December 2012.

Head, Public Relations & Information Department

Deadline: 31 December 2012 - Job Code: 8.1.01
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.
Applications:
Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.

Applicants are requested to fill out the application form which can be received from theirCountry's Governor for OPEC.

In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than 31 December 2012.

Statistical Systems Coordinator

Deadline: 31 December 2012 - Job Code: 3.2.01
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 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.
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 31 December 2012.

Economic Analyst

Deadline: 31 December 2012 - Job Code: 4.2.01
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 Competencies and Qualifications:
  • 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.
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 31 December 2012.

Alternative Sources of Energy Analyst

Deadline: 28 January 2013 - Job Code: 5.2.02
Within the Research Division, the Energy Studies Department is responsible for monitoring, analyzing and forecasting world energy developments in the medium and long term and reporting 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:

The Alternative Sources of Energy Analyst studies, analyses and evaluates 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. In addition, he/she assesses their impact on world energy mix and on the demand for oil and contributes to the World Oil Outlook.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Conducts studies on the development of coal and non-hydrocarbon sources of energy and prepares reports thereon.
2. Collects, integrates and analyses data on technological, economic, environmental and policy aspects of coal and non-hydrocarbon energy.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Assesses investment requirements and the costs of finding, developing, producing and delivering energy from coal and non-hydrocarbon sources.
6. Contributes to and delivers speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various international forums.
Required Competencies and Qualifications:
  • University degree (advanced degree preferred) in Energy Management, Economics or in a relevant Engineering discipline
  • A minimum of eight years (six years in case of an advanced degree) in the field of energy studies
  • Training/specialization in 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 of Petroleum Studies Department. 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 28 January 2013.

Petroleum Industry Analyst

Deadline: 28 January 2013 - Job Code: 5.3.03
Within the Research Division, the Energy Studies Department is responsible for monitoring, analyzing and forecasting world energy developments in the medium and long term and reporting 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:
The Petroleum Industry Analyst studies and analyzes medium to long-term strategies, plans, operations and performance of petroleum-related companies and assesses the impact on OPEC and on the medium to long-term oil outlook. In addition, he/she monitors and analyzes developments in the petroleum industry structure and assesses their impact on OPEC.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Collects/treats data, and analyses and reports on major oil companies' strategies, plans, operations, performance and investment.
2. Studies and analyses developments in petroleum industry structure.
3. Contributes to the preparation of technical reports on medium- to long-term developments.
4. In collaboration with the Environment Matters Unit studies and assesses developments in multilateral negotiations, in particular within the WTO framework, with relevance to the petroleum industry.
5. Contributes to speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various international forums.
Required Competencies and Qualifications:
  • University degree (advanced degree preferred) in Economics, Finance or Engineering
  • A minimum of eight years (six years in case of an advanced degree) in the petroleum industry or in oil-related companies or institutions
  • Training/specialization in economic analysis, analysis of the financial performance of companies, analysis of company strategies, corporate planning and knowledge of oil companies’ operations along the value chain 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 of Petroleum Studies Department. 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 28 January 2013.

Senior Applications Specialist

Deadline: 23 December 2012 - Job Code: 3.3.02
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has a vacancy based in Vienna, Austria, for a Senior Applications Specialist in its Data Services Department.
Main Responsibilities:
  • Analyses software requirements, carries out feasibility studies and system analysis and discusses requirements with end-users.
  • Handles data and systems integration work between different software systems, applications and data providers.
  • Programs, maintains, adapts and tests programs and coordinates application development.
  • Develops and maintains database objects (tables, stored procedures and packages) for the supported applications and ensures these are optimized.
  • Supports users, analyzes feedback, recommends and implements modifications to the respective applications.                                                          
  • Recommends purchases of specific software versus in-house development and provides design and programming guidelines.
  • Documents software and trains users.
Requirements:
  • University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other science studies related to Information Technology;  Advanced degree preferred.
  • Eight years of work experience; six years for holders of an advanced University degree.
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Oracle Portal and Database; Programming experience in Java/JavaEE, JSP, PL/SQL, HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS; information architecture, software design principles and techniques, software development cycles, application design techniques, relational database design techniques, system analysis methodology, user interface design
  • Communication, analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Initiative and integrity
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
Offer:
Commensurate remuneration package i.e. monthly basic salary of (€4,281 x 12 per year) with tax-free benefits and six-week annual leave.
Applications:
Applicants should kindly complete the "Application Form" which can be downloaded from our website (www.opec.org) and send it to:
OPEC
Finance & Human Resources Department
Helferstorferstrasse 17
A-1010 Vienna - Austria
or Email: recruitment@opec.org
Online applicants should quote "Job Code 3.3.02" in the "Subject" field. An automatic reply will be sent to confirm the successful submission of the documents.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 23 December 2012. Acknowledgements will only be sent to short-listed candidates.

Public Relations Specialist

Deadline: 23 December 2012 - Job Code: 8.2.02
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has a vacancy based in Vienna, Austria, for a Public Relations Specialist in its Public Relations & Information Department.
Main Responsibilities:
  • Assists PR Coordinator in executing approved strategies, policies, and programs aimed at enhancing the image of the Secretariat.
  • Liaises with Member Country PR experts on PR issues.
  • Monitors the newswires for news, analyses, commentaries and opinions about OPEC and makes these available to selected staff of the Secretariat and officials of Member Countries.
  • Conducts regular briefings for students and visitors to the Secretariat.
  • Monitors monthly oil market report and prepares summaries for the website.
  • Explores potential targets for the implementation of the Outreach Programme.
  • Conducts regular reviewing of the information on website for necessary update.
  • Creates, maintains and updates, as necessary, the lists of journalists, news agencies, analysts, economists, etc.
Requirements:
  • University degree in public relations, journalism, media relations or related field.
  • Four years of work experience.
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Membership of professional PR body
  • Analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Initiative and integrity
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
Offer:
Commensurate remuneration package (i.e. monthly basic salary of € 3,425 x 12 per year) with tax-free benefits and six weeks annual leave.
Applications:
Applicants should kindly complete the "Application Form" which can be downloaded from our website (www.opec.org) and send it to:
OPEC
Finance & Human Resources Department
Helferstorferstrasse 17
A-1010 Vienna - Austria
or Email: recruitment@opec.org
Online applicants should quote "Job Code 8.2.02" in the "Subject" field. An automatic reply will be sent to them to confirm the successful submission of the documents.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 23 December 2012. Acknowledgements will only be sent to short-listed candidates.