Job Vacancies at Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Description

• Within the Secretariat, the Environmental Matters Department monitors, analyzes, reports and advises on developments pertaining to the international debate on energy policies, climate change and sustainable development and contributes to the close coordination of Member Country positions on these matters.
• This entails: monitoring and analyzing international debates and developments on energy policies, environmental matters, climate change, sustainable development and trade; gathering and analyzing data and information in these fields; contributing to coordination among Member Countries and participating in relevant multilateral for a and discussions; and building up OPEC’s networks with national, regional and multilateral organizations. 
• It elaborates OPEC Long Term Strategy and monitors, analyzes and reports on relevant international, national and regional policies on environmental matters, and assessing their impacts on energy markets.

Objective of Position

• The Energy Policy Analyst studies, analyzes and reports on pertinent energy policies, institutions and regulations in consuming and producing countries and regions, assessing the impact of energy policies on expected oil supply/demand levels for the medium to long term.
• To contribute to the World Oil Outlook (WOO).

Main Responsibilities

• Studies, analyses reports contributes to the World Oil Outlook on major trends in energy policies of major oil consuming and producing countries and regions.
• Carries out studies on the impact of major energy policy developments.
• Analyzes the evolution of institutions and regulatory regimes conducive to collective action in the field of energy industries.
• Examines  the changing pattern of geopolitics of energy and security of energy supply and demand.
• Contributes to speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various international forums.
• Carries out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his/her background, qualifications and position.

Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:

• University Degree in Economics, International Relations or Engineering.
• Advanced Degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• University Degree: 8 years
• Advanced Degree: 6 years

Training Specializations:

• Economic analysis
• Energy policy analysis
• Knowledge of oil market developments

Competencies:

• Communication skills
• Analytical and 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, Environmental Matters Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

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Description

• Within the Secretariat, the Energy Studies Department monitors, analyzes and forecasts world energy developments in the medium and long term and reports 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 Energy Demand Analyst develops medium to long-term assessments of future oil demand growth at the sectoral level, understanding the main drivers and key uncertainties.

Main Responsibilities
Over the medium- to long-term:

• Analyses the dynamics of the transportation sector
• Assesses oil demand in the industry sector, particularly related to the petrochemical sector
• Analyses oil use in households, as biomass is replaced by commercial energy in developing countries
• Assesses demand in the agriculture and commercial sectors
• Analyses trends in oil use in electricity generation
• Assesses nature and scale of oil use in marine bunkers
• Contributes to and/or delivers speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various international forums
• Carries out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his/her background, qualifications and position.

Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:

• University Degree in Economics, Energy Economics or related fields
• Advanced Degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• University degree: 8 years
• Advanced degree: 6 years.

Training Specializations:

• Economic Analysis
• Energy Economics
• Knowledge of oil market developments.

Competencies:

• Communication skills
• Analytical and 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, Energy Studies Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

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Description

• Within the Secretariat, the IT Services Section is responsible for ensuring availability and optimal performance of the computer network facilities, particularly the e-mail, internet and printing systems, including hardware and software planning and replacement as well as printing and the telecommunication system for the entire Secretariat.

Objective of Position

• To coordinate and supervise the activities of the IT Services Section to maintain a solid and reliable computer network infrastructure; to specify hardware and software requirements; to analyse available options and make appropriate recommendations to the Head, AITSD; and to evaluate user needs and provide support as required.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensures availability and optimal performance of the computer network facilities, particularly the e-mail, internet and printing systems, telecommunication and printing equipments as well as hardware and software planning and replacement   
• Coordinates and administers the work of the IT Services Section to ensure that staff meets their work targets; carries out server-side and client-side hardware/ software installations 
• Draws up a sound fault-tolerant, data backup and disaster recovery strategy, implements and regularly revises same
• Analyzes and evaluates offers for technological requirements and makes recommendations to management
• Supervises helpdesk activities in order to ensure that users benefit from a high level of support service; joins in providing helpdesk support when specialized knowledge is required or when there is a backlog of unresolved support calls
• Monitors network activities and conducts security checks, in conjunction with the system administrators, in order to guard against network intrusion
• Investigates and evaluates new IT paradigms; determines the feasibility and potential benefits of new or emerging technology for OPEC’s work
• Carries out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his/her background, qualifications and position.

Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:

• University Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Advanced Degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• University Degree: 10 years in IT, whereof 2 years in supervisory/coordinating position
• Advanced Degree: 8 years.

Training Specializations:

• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Linux
• Exchange e-mail server
• Firewall management
• PC and Network Troubleshooting
• User support skills.

Competencies:

• Managerial & leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team-building 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 D reporting to the Head, Administration & IT Services Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.