Senior Research Analyst 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Research Analyst

Job Code: 6.1.03
Location: Vienna, Austria
Job type: Full time

Description

• The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has a vacancy based in Vienna, Austria, for a Senior Research Analyst in the Research Division/Environmental Matters Department.

Main Responsibilities

• Carries out analyses and in-depth studies on issues related to trade, climate change and sustainable development that are of interest to OPEC Member Countries, provides analyses of international trade relations and global environmental economic issues related to the Organization’s interests and goals, and prepares reports thereon.
• Identifies potential areas of co-operation between Member Countries on matters related to trade, climate change and sustainable development, and assists in designing and developing common approaches aiming at coordinating policies in international negotiations.
• Contributes to and delivers speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various international fora.
• Collects, integrates and analyses data and information on emerging international economic trade, environmental and policy aspects; and draws conclusions regarding possible implications for OPEC and its Member Countries.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a network of experts from Member Countries on multilateral agreements and the WTO; assists in organizing seminars and workshops in this area.
• Carries out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his/her background, qualifications and position.

Requirements and Work Experience

• University Degree in Economics or related fields coupled with a solid background in economics
• Advanced degree preferred
• University degree: 10 years
• Advanced degree: 8 years

Training Specialization:

• Development Economics
• International Economics
• Research and analysis of trade, climate change and sustainable development issues
• Experience and knowledge of applied econometrics and quantitative techniques are an asset

Competencies:

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Cultural sensitivity
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Customer orientation
• Analytical thinking
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• English.

Offer
Monthly basic salary of (€8,300 x 12 per year), with tax-free benefits and six-week annual leave.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download, fill and complete their "Application Form” and send it to:
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC),
Finance, Human Resources & Administration Department,
Helferstorferstrasse 17,
A-1010 Vienna – AUSTRIA.
Or
Send to via email: recruitment@opec.org using “Job Code 6.1.03” as the subject of the email. 

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Note

• After sending application form online an automatic reply will be sent to confirm the successful submission of the documents.
• Acknowledgements will only be sent to shortlisted candidates

Application Deadline 20th April, 2025.