• Application Deadline:
• Position: Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Data Science / Research  , Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Profile

The Strategic Planning Unit provides relevant strategy, planning, economic and other important inputs that guide operational departments in the development of their work plans, and helps senior management decision-making processes that feed into overall strategy development. The unit is also responsible for managing and expanding the fund’s partnerships and expanding on its knowledge management initiatives. The role will entail providing analytical and research support to the team in the achievement of the unit’s goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

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  Support the OPEC Fund’s strategy development, articulation and dissemination.

  
  


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  Support the process of distilling this strategy into yearly business plans and strategic initiatives.

  
  


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  Support the development of relevant strategy and policy papers for management's or governing board consideration and approval.

  
  


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  Contribute to the preparation of briefs, economic reports and presentations to various stakeholders.

  
  


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  Support partnership and knowledge management initiatives as they relate to the expansion of the Fund’s objectives.

  
  


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  Provide support in the maintenance and creation of relevant databases as they relate to the unit’s deliverables.

  
  


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  Support the Director, Strategic Planning in any other assigned tasks and initiatives as required.

  
  

Qualifications and Experience

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  A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or its university equivalent) in economics, macroeconomics, development economics, finance, engineering, strategic management or related fields.

  
  


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  A minimum of 3 years of experience in a development finance or other similar institution.

  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. A good working knowledge of Arabic, French, and/or Spanish is an asset.

  
  

Competencies

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  Ability to work across teams in a collaborative and respectful manner.

  
  


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  Keen interest in development finance.

  
  


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  Highly motivated proactive and driven.

  
  


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  Strong willingness and capacity to learn.

  
  


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  Cross culturally sensitive and ability to communicate in a manner consistent with the international nature of the organization.

  
  


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  Some knowledge of development issues.

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines with the capability to work within specified time limits.

  
  


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  Good analytical skills and demonstrated ability to distil raw data into strategically relevant inputs.

  
  


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  Excellent written communication skills including long form documents and PowerPoint presentations.

  
  


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  Ability to work efficiently in a well-structured, focused, timely manner