OPEC Job in Nigeria for an Environmental Coordinator
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
Job Descriptions
- 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
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service orientation
- Team-building skills
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Decision making skills
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
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 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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates 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
Application Deadline 8th August, 2016.