Environmental Coordinator Job at The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) - We
coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and
ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an
efficient,
economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income
to producers and a fair return on capital for those investing in the
petroleum industry.
Job Title: Environmental Coordinator
Job Code: 6.1.01
Job Description
- Within the Research Division of the Secretariat, the Environmental
Unit’s objectives are to analyse, report and advise on developments
pertaining to the international debate on climate change and contribute
to the close coordination of Member Countries’ positions on
environmental matters.
- This entails: monitoring and analysing international debate and
development on climate change, sustainable development and trade;
gathering and analysing data and information in these fields;
contributing to coordination among Member Countries and participating in
relevant multilateral fora and discussions; and building up OPEC’s
networks with national, regional and multilateral organizations.
Objective of Position
- The Environmental Coordinator is to coordinate the activities of the Unit to fulfill its objectives.
- Under the supervision of the Director of Research Division, he/she
is to study and analyse national and multilateral environmental policies
and assess their impact on energy developments, in particular on the
medium- to long-term oil outlook and on OPEC, study and analyse
developments in the global and multilateral debate on climate change,
evaluate the impact on OPEC and contribute to the coordination of OPEC
Member Countries’ positions in international fora on issues pertaining
to environment in general and to the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations in particular.
Main Responsibilities
- Coordinates the activities of the Unit in line with its objectives;
- Studies and analyses developments in the international debate on
environmental issues related to the energy industry and in particular
the activities related to the UNFCCC and its subsidiary bodies and the
Kyoto Protocol;
- Conducts studies relevant to the subject of environment as it affects the energy sector in general and oil in particular;
- Contributes to the coordination of Member Countries' positions concerning environmental issues;
- Contributes to speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various international forums.
- Responsible for preparing for and attending UNFCCC meetings and reporting on these;
- Assesses the impact of changes in environmental policies in
consuming countries on the medium- and long-term development of the
world petroleum industry;
Required Competencies and Qualifications Education:
- University degree in Environmental Science or Economics, Engineering
or other Sciences, preferably with specialization in environment;
- Advanced degree preferred.
Work Experience:
- University degree: 10 years
- Advanced university degree: 8 years
Training Specializations:
- Environmental policies
- Analysis of environmental issues related to energy
- International debate on environment
- Modelling techniques
Competencies:
- Managerial & leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Team-building skills
- Initiative
- Communication skills
- Decision making skills
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Integrity
Language: English
Status and Benefits
- Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international.
- The post is at grade D reporting to the Director of Research
Division. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is
commensurate with the level of the post.
- Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.
- In carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the
personal qualities expected of international employees such as
integrity, independence and impartiality.
How to Apply
Applicants should fill in a resume and an application form which can be received from their Country's Governor for OPEC below:
Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim,
MCIPR Group General Manager,
OPEC Matters Governor for OPEC
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation - NNPC
Block D 10th Floor, Room 04, NNPC Towers
Abuja - Nigeria Note: In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor