Latest Jobs at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Profile

• The role holder provides the technical expertise in relation to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), software, solution architecture, installation, maintenance, supporting and monitoring of specific IT systems in an effective and efficient manner.
• She/he contributes to the department‘s and unit’s objectives and targets by ensuring timely delivery of projects and IT services.
• The role holder requires to have a deep knowledge of the entire service function to support IT activities in alignment with OPEC Fund's objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops/implements application, software.
• Identifies and recommends technology trends to support the future success of OPEC Fund.
• Performs the IT work operation, maintenance, troubleshooting of applications and ERP systems.
• Performs IT tasks in areas such as systems administration, monitoring, patching, database administration, and backup and disaster recovery.
• Maintains and updates the knowledge database and the documentation of systems.
• Resolves incidents and reports them to the supervisor.
• Provides staff training and documentation.
• Provides service desk support related to ERP systems and applications.
• Provides practical information from computing assessments, cost/benefit analysis and recommendations to the supervisor.
• Keeps abreast of developments in Information Technology to maintain and take advantage of best practices.
• Carries out feasibility studies and reports them to the supervisor.
• Reviews technical architecture and proposes hardware and software acquisitions, as well as facilities adjustments/upgrades to satisfy forecasted requirements.
• Implements approved cyber security solutions.
• Accountable for the implementation of IT policies and procedures.
• Interacts with external partners/consultants to acquire goods, services and support.
• Coordinates with vendors for development, maintenance, support and upgrades of the system.
• Coordinates major cross-departmental activities for IT Management.
• Carries out other related tasks assigned by the IT Management.
• Manages IT projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or respective studies. IT certification and other relevant certifications.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience. Preferably at least 1 year at an international institution. 
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of French, Arabic, German or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Hands-on experience, preferably in broad ERP systems. 
• Very good knowledge of SAP Basis, SAP Solution Manager and OPEN Text.
• Very good knowledge of specific SAP modules: Loans Management (CML),  Treasury Management (TRM), Business Partner (BP), Bank Communication Manager (BCM), Travel Management, Procurement (MM), Finance and Controlling (FICO), Human Resource, Fund Management (FM), Business Warehouse (BW), SAP SuccessFactors.
• Hands-on experience in SWIFT, Bloomberg and the payment integration process.
• Very good knowledge of database maintenance and administration.
• Very good knowledge of support for problem analysis including debugging.
• Hands-on experience with disaster recovery process.
• Hands-on experience in the installation, configuration, documentation, testing, training and implementation of new applications and systems.
• Proficiency in analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of applications in Oracle Application Express (APEX).
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, storage, network, virtualization platform etc.).
• General understanding of the core activities of development institutions, including the OPEC Fund.
• Familiar with planning and organizational skills, as well as project management and presentation skills.
• Proven track record in enterprise architecture and excellence in execution and performance.
• Work experience with innovation projects, knowledge of innovation tools and methods.
• Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for innovation.
• Proven self-starter with strong initiative, enthusiasm for development business, and results orientation.
• Able to work efficiently in a well-structured, focused manner setting clear priorities.
• Excellent ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

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Job Profile

• The IT infrastructure Specialist provides technical expertise in installation, maintenance and monitoring of specific IT systems to ensure their optimal and effective utilization.
• The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of different computer software and hardware platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs regular IT tasks in all areas such as systems administration, monitoring, patching, scripting and database administration.
• Provides service desk support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software and other hardware.
• Maintains and secures appliances, desktops and servers implementations.
• Maintains and updates knowledge base articles.
• Recommends alternative technologies or improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals.
• Supports the senior infrastructure officer in the implementation of infrastructure projects.
• Monitors systems, infrastructure and network, and ensures improvements of performance, availability and usability.
• Implements security measures and ensures data integrity.
• Develops training materials and user documentation.
• Resolves hardware incidents and initiates warranty repairs.
• Responsible for user account management, including on-boarding and off-boarding of users, access rights and group membership administration and user mailbox administration.
• Keeps abreast of latest technology trends and developments.
• Reviews technical architectures and proposes improvements to satisfy forecasted requirements.
• Guarantees the availability of printer systems.
• Implements cyber security solutions governed by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
• Monitors and reports on SLAs defined with external partners and consultants.
• Deals with all departments/units on the subject of IT services.
• Carries out other related tasks assigned by the IT director.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
• IT certifications and other relevant certifications.
• A minimum of 8 years relevant professional experience.
• Experience of working in an international development institution
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of German is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• General understanding of the core activities of development institutions, including the OPEC Fund. 
• Familiarity with SAP, OpenText, PowerShell Scripting.
• Strong analytical thinking, good planning and organizational skills. 
• Very good knowledge in Microsoft On-premise Operating Systems and Microsoft Desktop and Microsoft Office products.
• Very good knowledge of Cisco equipment and solutions as well as security solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining VMware virtualization platform.
• Experienced in Cloud technologies. 
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills. 
• Proven self-starter with strong initiative, enthusiasm for innovation, business development. 
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

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Job Profile

• The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial/clerical services to the Office of the Director-General, performs auxiliary administrative duties relevant to the supervisor's responsibilities and coordinates overall Office activities, within overall policies or instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Correspondence:

• Receives, logs, reviews and distributes all incoming mail.
• Provides background information and files concerning correspondence and ensures that urgent/important items are drawn to the (Office of the) Director-General’s attention.
• Drafts correspondence in one or more languages, upon own initiative or on-the-job instructions received, for the signature of the Director-General.
• Checks outgoing mail for accuracy, conformity with overall policies or instructions, and use of the correct communication channels.

Business meetings / events arrangement:

• Receives officials and other visitors to the Office of the Director-General and arranges meetings, notifies participants of place, date, time, and subject.
• Makes arrangements for duty travel, prepares travel authorizations, ensures that visas, vaccination certificates, etc., are in order and completes the required forms.
• Takes minutes of the meeting and prepares draft records for the Director-General’s approval.
• Manages the (Office of the) Director-General calendar and assists and advises the Office on a variety of administrative and logistical matters.

Coordination:

• Assists the (Office of the) Director-General with the coordination of submissions in relation to budget and work programs.
• Adheres to deadlines and coordinates correspondence, reporting and submissions to Ministerial Council, Governing Board and committees chaired by the (Office of the) Director-General.
• Ensures that the (Office of the) Director-General has all the relevant files needed for the Ministerial Council and Governing Board Meetings, as well as other high-level meetings, when necessary. 
• Coordinates overall department activities with other assistants within other departments.
• Coordinates logistical arrangements of workshops and trainings.

Document Management:

• Designs and maintains accurate and effective physical and electronic filing system.
• Performs other duties as required by the (Office of the) Director-General.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a relevant field. 
• Preferably at least three years at a responsible level in a large organization, preferably international in nature.
• Fluent in English and good German proficiency. French, Arabic, or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge in the usage of office technologies, such as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), intra/internet as well as on-line database management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.