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Senior Research Specialist

Deadline: 18 May 2014 - Job Code: 4.3.08
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has a vacancy based in Vienna, Austria, for a Senior Research Specialist in its Research Division/Petroleum Studies Department.
Main Responsibilities:
  • Under the supervision of the Department Head, to coordinate and oversee the preparations of Departmental reports, publications, presentations and other output to the Governing Bodies and the general public to ensure accuracy, coherence, consistency, clarity of message as well as the timeliness of production, in liaison with other Departments.
  • To contribute to the analyses and forecasts on short-term developments in the world economy and the international oil markets and reports on the findings.
  • To draft and review departmental reports, publications and other output related to the oil market to ensure accuracy, coherence, consistency and clarity of message.
  • To identify, collect and maintain data and information relating to the areas of work.
Requirements:
  • University degree in Economics or related subject; advanced degree preferred
  • 12 years  of work experience; 10 years in case of advanced degree
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Research coordination
  • Knowledge of the economics, structure and operation of the international oil industry
  • Knowledge of oil market mechanisms and developments
  • Excellent level of oral and written communication skills in English is essential
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Initiative and integrity
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
Offer:

Commensurate remuneration package i.e. monthly basic salary of €5,904 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 4.3.08” 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 18 May 2014. Acknowledgements will be sent to short-listed candidates only.