Recruitment at The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

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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. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: General Legal Counsel Job Code: 1.1.01 Location: Nigeria Scope of Work

• Within the OPEC Secretariat, the Legal Office contributes to the conduct of the affairs of the Organization by promoting the rule of law within the Organization and in its relation with Governments, organizations, enterprises and individuals and by maintaining and defending the legal claims and interest of the Organization.
• The Office participates in the drafting and negotiations of contracts and agreements with external entities.
• It provides legal support and proposes amendments in respect of the Organization’s organs, statutes and programs as well as of financial and staff regulations.
• It monitors developments of relevant legal aspects pertaining to the energy sector, nationally and internationally, conducts research and publishes up to date legal articles on recent and emergent trends.
• It protects and advances the interests of the Organization and its Member Countries in international forums.

Objective of Position

• The General Legal Counsel is to plan, organize, coordinate, manage and evaluate the work of the Legal Office in accordance with the work programme and budget so as to optimize its support to the Secretariat in achieving its overall objectives. He/she also provides legal advice and expertise on matters relating to OPEC and its Member Countries as arise from relevant international and national fora and developments. Furthermore, he/she provides legal advice and support regarding the Secretariat’s Statute and Staff and Financial Regulations as well as other internal legal issues and protects and advances the interests of OPEC and its Member Countries at international forums.

Main Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work in the Legal Office by providing legal advice on:
  • All pertinent legal developments in the global petroleum industry;
  • Matters relating to and arising from various international forums in particular the implications of developments in the legislation, judicial decision, arbitration awards,  agreements and treaties of the WTO, UNCTAD, UNFCCC, UNCSD, ECT and national policies and actions on the Member Countries;
  • Internal legal issues, including reviewing contracts as well as the application of the Staff and Financial Regulations, recommending amendments where necessary;
  • Statutes of OPEC, suggesting amendments, as necessary, to the Statutes of the Organization or the Economic Commission Board (ECB), in accordance with the Resolutions of the Conference;
• Recommends a programme on legal research suggesting new policies and resolutions, and carrying out special legal studies on particular aspects of the energy industry as well as international developments, with a view to ascertaining how best the interest of the Organization and Member Countries may be served;
• Ensures full responses to requests by the Conference, Board of Governors, ECB and standing committees for studies and special reports relevant to the work program of the Office;
• Develops and maintains networks with external experts and institutions in fields relating to the work of the Office;
• Keeps the Secretary General fully informed on all aspects of the work of the Office, and draws his attention to important analyses performed by it;
• Evaluates the performance of the staff of the Office and recommends to the Secretary General of staff development, salary increase, promotion and separations as appropriate;
• Ensures that the staff of the Office receives the supervision and guidance necessary to broaden and deepen their skills and continuously improve their performance;
• Prepares the annual budget for the Office.

Required Competencies and Qualifications Education:

• University degree in Law, Masters in International Law
• PhD preferred
• Certified Lawyer

Work Experience:

• Advanced degree: 12 years in positions directly related to legal aspects of the international oil industry with a minimum of 4 years in a managerial position, preferably at large national, regional, or international institutions
• PhD: 10 years

Training Specializations:

• International law - a combination of two or more of the following specializations is preferred:
• International energy law and policy
• International and comparative petroleum law and policy
• International competition law and policy
• International trade law
• International economic law
• International environmental law and policy
• International law on foreign investment
• Professional Management & Leadership

Competencies:

• Managerial & leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Team-building skills
• Initiative
• Integrity

Language:

• English

Age:

• Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.

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 B reporting to the Secretary General.
• The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

      Job Title: Finance Officer Job Code: 9.2.01 Location: Nigeria Job Description

• Within the Support Services Division, the Finance & Human Resources Department is responsible for budgets, accounting and internal control as well as human resources planning and management.
• The Department is to provide services related to managing the human and financial resources of the Organization.
• Within the Department, the Finance Section is responsible for all financial matters and financial control functions at the Secretariat and ensuring financial integrity of the Organization as stipulated in the Financial Regulations.

Objective of Position

• The Finance Officer is responsible for financial matters and financial control functions at the Secretariat, ensuring financial integrity of the Organization in accordance with the objectives of the Section.
• He/she is to plan and manage financial resources of the Secretariat efficiently as well as to manage the work programme of the Section and to supervise and guide its staff.

Main Responsibilities

• Performs financial planning and cash management ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources;
• Coordinates the budget preparation in conformity with the guidelines and monitors the implementation of the budget;
• Prepares reports and presentations on financial matters to the Management and the Board of Governors;
• Checks and controls all payments received and records transactions;
• Manages the working process and supervises staff of the Section;
• Manages the investment of liquid funds;
• Provides support and information to the Internal and External Auditors.

Required Competencies and Qualifications Education:

• University degree in Accounting/Finance;
• Advanced degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• University degree: 10 years in accounting, finance and budgeting
• Advanced degree: 8 years

Training Specializations:

• Accounting (Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting)
• Finance (Financial Management preferred)
• Cost & Benefits Analysis / Budgeting
• Computer Accounting System

Competencies:

• Managerial & leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Team-building skills
• Initiative
• Integrity

Language:

• English

Age:

• Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.

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 Head of Finance & Human Resources Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

      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;
• 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;
• 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.

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

Age:

• Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.

Competencies:

• Managerial & leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Decision-making skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Team-building skills
• Initiative
• Integrity
• 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.

  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates 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 Click Here For More Information     Application Deadline: 13th October, 2017.

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