Experienced Job Positions in Nigeria at 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.
OPEC is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Environmental Coordinator
Job Code: 6.1.01
Location: Nigeria
Overview
Within the Reseach 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
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Team-building skills
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Decision making skills
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
Language:
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 Director of Research
Division. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is
commensurate with the level of the post.
Job Title: Director, Research Division
Job Code: 2.1.01
Location: Nigeria
Overview
- The Research Division's objective is to conduct a continuous
program of research, issuing reports, analyses and data in the field of
energy and related matters.
- It monitors, forecasts and analyses development in energy in
general and the oil industry in particular, as well as follows and
analyses related economic and financial developments.
- It contributes to the coordination of OPEC Member Countries
(MCs) in international negotiations and promotes cooperation between the
various relevant global players to be able to be present and actively
participate in the various international fora.
Objective of Position
- The Director, Research Division, plans, organizes, coordinates,
manages and evaluates the work of the Research Division in accordance
with the work programme and budget of the Division.
- The work covers studies on medium and long-term energy
developments, short-term perspective studies and analyses of the
petroleum market as well as data, information and IT Development in
these fields.
- He/she provides substantive reports and other documentation with
particular focus on supervising, guiding and contributing to the
Secretariat’s technical reports.
- As designated by the Secretary General, to represent OPEC in MCs
and at relevant international fora and to prepare and deliver
substantive reports and statements and to initiate research
collaboration with relevant organizations and institutions.
- Furthermore, he/she contributes to further strengthening the
cooperation between MCs in the fields of Research & Development
(R&D) and technology.
- He/she pursues close monitoring and analysis of ongoing
multilateral negotiations and dialogues with various governmental bodies
and further enhances the producer-consumer and producer-producer
dialogues.
- Finally he/she acts on behalf of the Secretary General (SG) during his absence as and when the SG delegates his authority.
Main Responsibilities
- Defines, in broad terms, a research programme on energy and
related matters that is responsive to the needs of the Organization and
MCs;
- Directs and coordinates the work of the Departments in the
Research Division according to agreed priorities, and paying particular
attention to ensuring that:
- The activities of Petroleum Studies Department (PSD), Data
Services Department (DSD), Energy Studies Department (ESD) and
Environmental Matters Unit (EMU) are efficiently and appropriately
coordinated, and the output is optimal and of high quality;
- The information needs for PSD, ESD and EMU are clearly
communicated to DSD and channeled through Public Relations &
Information Department (PRID);
- The plans and priorities of DSD are fully responsive to these needs;
- Plans the activities of PSD, ESD, DSD and EMU and sets priorities among these to ensure that:
- All studies requested by the Economic Commission Board
(ECB), other standing committees and working groups are completed to
high quality standards and on time;
- Other activities of the Division are appropriately focused on the areas of greatest interest to the MCs;
- Likely future requests for research and analysis are anticipated and requisite preparatory work is initiated;
- Supervises the Department Heads and Environmental Coordinator
reporting to him in assigning staff to studies and research projects,
with particular attention to ensuring that:
- Studies that require staff from more than one Department, or
that cut across the specific responsibilities of each Department and
Unit, are efficiently carried out and appropriately coordinated and
staffed;
- All staff are effectively utilized on work of an appropriate level for their skills and experience;
- Coordinates the work of the ECB and standing committees,
assisting them in defining a coherent programme of research to support
the policy making activities of the Conference, and supervising the
execution of this research programme;
- Identifies issues of importance to and their implications for the Organization; brings these issues to the attention of the SG;
- Keeps the SG fully informed of the work of the Division, and
draws his attention to specific issues and studies of major importance;
- Works with the SG and Head, PRID to coordinate the participation
of the Secretariat staff in outside meetings and seminars, and reviews
proposed contributions by research staff to ensure high quality and in
accordance with the interests of the MCs;
- Reviews the performance evaluation, staff development, salary,
promotion and separation recommendations made by the Department Heads
and Environmental Coordinator reporting to him and amends these as
appropriate;
- Ensures that the staff in his division receive the supervision
and guidance necessary to broaden and deepen their skills and constantly
improve their performance;
- Defines the Division’s future staff needs and ensures that these
are clearly communicated to, and discussed with Head, Finance &
Human Resources Department (FHRD);
- Coordinates the preparation of the annual budget for the Research Division;
- Makes plans of missions and training for staff in the Research Division;
- Carries out any other tasks assigned to him/her by the SG.
Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:
- Advanced University degree preferably in Economics and/or Engineering.
- PhD preferred.
Work Experience:
- Advanced university degree: Minimum 15 years whereof 6 years at
international level in conducting and/or in planning/supervising
research and development work relating to energy, in particular oil, and
at least 6 years in high level managerial position.
- PhD: 12 years
Training Specializations:
- Conducting and leading research on economic and technological issues in the fields of oil and energy.
Competencies
- Managerial & leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Decision making skills
- Strategic orientation
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Negotiation skills
- Initiative
- Integrity
Language:
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 A reporting to the Secretary General. The
compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate
with the level of the post.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note
- Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.
- Applicants are requested to fill in a résumé and an
application form which can be received from their Country’s Governor for
OPEC.
- In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the
OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than closing
date stated above.
Application Deadline 8th June, 2016.