Latest Jobs at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Job Profile

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the recruitment process and delivery of a major part of the institution’s attracting, sourcing, selecting and hiring of top talent activities; in line with the existing HR strategy and policies and the OPEC Fund objectives, to ensure that the OPEC Fund meets business requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment:

• Leads analysis of business needs and labor market developments.
• Coordinates with departments to identify staffing needs and selection criteria.
• Review job descriptions in collaboration with the hiring team and manages the interview process.
• Uses standardized screening techniques to assess the skills, qualifications and experience of potential candidates.
• Works closely with management on diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure equity in hiring practices.
• Focuses on employer branding to ensure that the OPEC Fund is viewed as an Employer of Choice.

Onboarding:

• Ensures proper on-boarding for new hires and completes the necessary administrative work promptly and accurately.

Candidate pipeline:

• Uses diverse methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events and job fairs.
• Sources potential candidates through online channels (i.e., professional networks and social platforms).
• Monitors and reviews quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.

Stakeholder management and engagement:

• Fosters long-term relationships with past applicants and conducts screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews with potential candidates.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to incorporate all metrics into all talent acquisition systems.
• Carries out other tasks assigned by the HR Director and Head, Talent Acquisition & Business Partnerships.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree in Business Administration/Human Resource Management or related studies is required.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience is required. Experience from an international development institution is preferable (2 – 3 years).
• Fluent in English. A good working knowledge of Arabic, German, Spanish, or French is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Good knowledge of Talent Market Intelligence, modern technology and sourcing methods.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with the full talent acquisition cycle and the assessment of candidates’ knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Demonstrable skills in cultivating and maintaining relationships across jobs, industries, personality types as well as with internal and external stakeholders such as search firms.
• Ability to work in an international environment, with sensitivity and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds.

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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 Loan Management Officer is responsible for planning and executing disbursements, issuing collection and settlements, posting loan repayments, interest income, and other relevant fees, non-performing loans, and maintaining accurate records of transactions in the loan accounts, all in accordance with the institutional strategy and framework.

Duties and Responsibilities
Monitoring and review:

• Reviews and validates financial terms and conditions of loans, guarantees and grants.
• Ensures timely and accurate update of data pertinent to loan terms and conditions in the information systems; prepare loan-billing statements for front-end fees and other origination fees.
• Verifies the application of arrears sanctions in accordance to the Fund’s policy.
• Reviews withdrawal applications to ensure compliance with the Fund’s disbursement procedures and contractual obligations prior to payment.
• Initiates the execution of outgoing payments for loan disbursements, equity investments, and grants.
• Verifies that disbursements are promptly and correctly posted in the information system; prepares loan statements, and advice on debit/credit, among others, where necessary, for use by the borrowers.
• Determines applicable interest rate for floating rate loans and issues interest rate setting notice.
• Completes periodic reconciliation of SAP/CML loan subsidiary accounts with the general ledger, as well as follow up on all outstanding items.
• Manages the issuance, amendment and cancellation of reimbursement guarantees to commercial banks in consultation with the Fund’s General Counsel & Legal Services and Operations Departments.
• Analyzes, reviews, and timely issues loan claim letters to borrowers.
• Tracks repayments due and reconcile allocation of incoming payments through Fund’s accounts and the respective postings in the relevant loan account registry.
• Identifies follows up and reports loans in arrears.

Reporting:

• Prepares standard and ad-hoc financial reports.

Coordination:

• Coordinates with relevant departments, units and officers to ensure the correctness and consistency of data in the information system.
• Cooperates with the Operations Departments to ensure that the impact of new financial products on financial operations is duly considered prior to implementation.
• Participates in cross-departmental projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree in Finance/ Business, majoring in Accounting, Financial Control, Business Administration or other relevant fields
• Preference for a recognized accounting/finance certification such as the CA or CPA
• A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in an international development institution
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of French, Arabic, German or Spanish is an added advantage

Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking: Ability to use complex analytical techniques to break down problems into pieces and see the complex relationship among them, develop alternatives and calculates the cost/benefit analysis.
• Team player & demonstrate leadership: ability to value and encourage other members to actively participate in the team
• Ability to define priorities and set targets, to take decisions based on these and to evaluate the effectiveness of the decisions taken
• Knowledge of financial accounting; knowledge of exchange rate policies; knowledge of taxation and the design of fiscal regimes for resource extraction
• A good understanding of the Fund’s operations (particularly the areas of public and private sector, grants operations and trade financing)
• Proven track record of debt relief and concession issues & put it into excellence in execution and performance
• Familiar with SAP-CML Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with a high degree of integration.