The OPEC Fund for International Development is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1976. Our 12 Member Countries are: Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Analyst
Location: Austria
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
Department: Public Sector Operations Department (PSOD) / Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Unit
Job Profile
The Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Analyst provides analytical and procedural support to the Operations Planning & Support Unit for portfolio analysis and management and performs a full range of administrative, data collection, analytical and professional support duties, in order to support the Director, Operations Planning & Support.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administration:
Provides operational support that contributes to the Operations Planning & Support Unit output and mandate.
Contributes to the preparation and the monitoring of the Department’s Annual Work Plan and Budget.
Assists in the follow-up on cooperation opportunities, projects, partnerships and activities to enhance OPEC Fund competitiveness.
Assists in the input for Department performance parameters and indicators, Dashboard, KPIs and reports.
Extends help in preparing communication, publications and other public information matters pertaining to the Public Sector Operations Department (PSOD).
Follows up and ensures that target dates and deadlines are met and that correspondence and queries are responded to in a timely manner.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Collects and provides data that are necessary for the execution of the Work Plan.
Gathers data according to requirements and creates reliable data platforms.
Validates information to establish its accuracy and resource reference.
Carries out collection and analyses of data related to the performance of the active projects in the portfolio of PSOD.
Conducts ad-hoc analysis as required.
Document Preparation:
Provides analytical inputs to reports and documents.
Assists in preparing briefs, reports and presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages.
Reports on accuracy and completeness of MIS/EDMS data regarding PSOD’s portfolio.
Contribute to the preparation of all communication, publications and other public information matters pertaining to PSOD.
Coordination:
Liaises, on behalf of the Operations Planning & Support Unit, with staff inside and outside the Department/Unit, to give or obtain information.
Assists with the coordination of submissions in relation to budget, reports, documents, presentations and work programs.
Perform other duties as required by the Director.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Political Science, Finance, Management or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience, preferably of which 2 years should have been at an international development finance institution.
Strong quantitative/numerical skills with experience interpreting data are required.
Robust analytical skills are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Fluent in English, including excellent presentation skills. Good working knowledge of French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian or Portuguese is an added advantage.
Competencies:
Subject Matter Knowledge - The in-depth understanding and expertise in specific fields relevant to the OPEC Fund's operations and the individual's role.
Collaboration and Teamwork - The ability to effectively work with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to achieve shared goals.
Communication - The ability to relay ideas, information and messages effectively and succinctly to a variety of audiences.
Decision making - The ability to analyze information comprehensively to make well-informed decisions; assess both immediate and long-term ramifications.
Problem Solving Ability - The ability to identify issues adeptly, delve into root causes, and devise pragmatic solutions; demonstrate ingenuity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.