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

• In co-operation with the Regional Director, the Country Manager leads and oversees the identification, development, appraisal, approval and implementation of Public Sector projects.
• The position contributes to the development of policies and strategies in the portfolio-countries and supports the achievements of the regional and departmental objectives and targets.
• The Country Manager is responsible for identifying and recommending options and solutions for the optimum deployment of financing resources in the portfolio-countries, including the development, implementation and monitoring of country operational strategies and business plans.
• Working together with the Regional Director, the Country Manager also leads and oversees relations with the portfolio countries and other relevant partners.

Duties and Responsibilities
Policy development and implementation:

• Conducts regular assessments for assigned portfolio countries, to support the development of short-medium term strategies (3-year objectives) in coordination with the regional director, partners and other donors.
• Coordinates the preparation of country operation strategies, country business plans, to support the achievement of the regional business plan.
• Coordinates the implementation of the annual work plan for the assigned portfolio, in co-operation with the Regional Director, ensuring alignment with the regional and departmental objectives, targets and KPIs.
• Coordinates work with the regional director, as well as other departments on project, strategy and policy related matters.

Project cycle (project development and processing):

• In tandem with the Regional Director the Country Manager:
  • Contributes to the identification of a pipeline of projects and identifies opportunities through partner outreach and project screening.
  • Supports the sourcing of new projects, and co-financing opportunities, by leveraging professional networks and relationships.
  • Evaluates financing opportunities, and provides support on the initial risk and financial assessments of the projects.
  • Participates in project appraisal, including technical, economic, and ESG analysis, as well as project administration design.  
  • Coordinates and supports the full project life cycle including project identification, preparation, concept and terms clearance, due diligence and appraisal, including interface with technical and loan committee, as well as management and the Governing Board.
  • Ensures that legal documentation is successfully concluded (loan signed and declared effective) in a timely manner through negotiations with Government and partners with the support of the legal counsel.
• Supports project implementation, ensuring compliance with covenants, achievement of contract awards, and planned disbursements in order to achieve the envisaged project outcomes. Contributes to the implementation of projects, in coordination with project management teams and executing agencies, developing practical and innovative solutions to facilitate implementation, resolve implementation problems, as well as incorporates lessons learnt into the project implementation framework.
• Facilitates the procurement and disbursement processes for the project, insuring achievement of contract award, as well as successful disbursement.
• Manages day to day project administration, including  providing support to the team responsible for disbursements and loan servicing (repayments), and coordinating with Loan Management and Risk Management.

Capacity Building, Knowledge Sharing and Supervision:

• Recommends and supports the implementation of individual annual work program and budget (AWPB) for the assigned countries, including proposed missions and trainings.
• Contributes to institution building, and builds and shares knowledge through participation in task force groups and other meetings.
• Participates and contributes to relevant learning activities for advocacy, and knowledge building.
• Enters, updates and validates data/ information related to the assigned countries into the Management Information System (MIS/ SAP/ EDMS).
• Coaches and supervises newly appointed analysts, and interns.
• Performs ad hoc tasks assigned by Regional Director.

Partners and Relationships Management:

• In cooperation with the Regional Director, maintains active relationships, and creates new partnerships with governments, executing agencies, partner institutions with the aim of expanding strategic partnerships in the portfolio countries.
• Maintains and fosters relationships with governments’ authorities, and DFIs to maximize potential for co-financing and catalyzing resources from partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Economics/ Finance/ Engineering or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Preferably 2-3 years in an international development institution.
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of French, Arabic, German or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills and presentation skills ensuring messages and instructions are clearly understood.
• 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.