Recruitment at OPEC Fund for International Development

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: Project Management Officer

Location: Austria
Department/Unit: Strategy Department
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Grade:  F
Job Category: Professional
Recruitment Status: International / Local
Contract Duration: Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Job Profile

• The Project Management Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the Strategy Department of the OPEC Fund for International Development in driving the institution’s strategic agenda.
• This includes monitoring the implementation of strategic initiatives, action plans, performance targets, and policies across four specialized units: Strategic Planning, Innovative Financing Solutions, Sustainability & Climate Change, and Development Effectiveness.
• The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and alignment with institutional goals. Key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing strategic data, contributing to decision-making processes, and providing insights that support the achievement of long-term objectives.
• Additionally, the officer will assist the Vice President’s Front Office in planning, budgeting, project management, and performance tracking, ensuring smooth execution of departmental priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination and Project Management

• Monitors and evaluates the progress and impact of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Conducts regular reviews and assessments of ongoing projects, identifying potential risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Designs and develops key performance indicators and implement effective monitoring frameworks to track strategic performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Supports planning and execution of work plans, budgets, staffing and other departmental initiatives.
• Coordinates and follows up with the Directors of the four Strategy Units on relevant matters

Data Standardization, Analysis and Digitalization:

• Develops data collection methodologies and tools, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of data.
• Collects, analyses, and interprets relevant data to inform strategic decision-making and organizational performance.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis to derive insights, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Research and Market Analysis:

• Conducts research on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in international development.

Communication:

• Maintains effective communication channels within the department and with external stakeholders
• Ensures clear and consistent messaging in all departmental communications.
• Performs any other tasks as may be assigned by the Vice President, Strategy Department.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Project Management or Engineering or a (closely) related field
• A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience, of which at least 2 years relevant work experience in an international development institution.
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Collaboration and Teamwork – The ability to effectively work with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to achieve shared goals.
• Results-Orientation – Ability to effectively achieve results through proactive ownership, decisive action and strategic planning. ensuring goals are met within specified timeframes and in alignment with the OPEC Fund’s strategic direction.
• Accountability- Ability to take responsibility for one’s actions, decisions, and their outcomes, demonstrating integrity and reliability, adhering to established internal controls, setting clear expectations, and maintaining a high standard of ethical behaviour.
• Stakeholder and Impact Focus- Ability to prioritise and address the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders to achieve sustainable impact through stakeholder mapping, ensuring effective relationship management, transparent and timely communication, and aligning their contributions with OPEC Fund’s mission to deliver long-term, positive outcomes.
• Effective Communication- Ability to articulate ideas and information clearly and persuasively across various channels and audiences, integrate communication best practices, and ensure messages are tailored, culturally sensitive, and impactful, promoting active listening and feedback mechanisms.

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Director of Information Technology

Location: Austria
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Department / Unit: Corporate Services Departmen  / Information Technology Unit
Required Languages: English
Job Category: Management
Grade: H2
Recruitment Status: International / Local
Contract Duration: Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Job Profile

• The Director of Information Technology (IT) is a strategic executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the institution’s digital vision.
• This role is pivotal in leveraging technology to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and amplify development impact.
• The Director leads cross-functional technology teams and brings a proven track record in digital transformation, vendor management, and enterprise systems integration.
• The ideal candidate is adept at influencing diverse stakeholders, navigating complex organizational environments, and is deeply committed to advancing digital innovation across the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities
IT Strategy and Leadership:

• Develop and implement the OPEC Fund’s Information Technology and digital strategies, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and business priorities.
• Lead the organization’s digital transformation journey, positioning the OPEC Fund as a Smart institution through innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions
• Drive the integration of advanced technologies—including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and other intelligent systems—into business processes to enhance efficiency and impact
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and business units, influencing technology-related decisions and ensuring optimal design, selection, and use of digital solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and industry best practices, applying insights to identify opportunities for delivering technology-enabled business value.
• Build and maintain effective external partnerships with technology vendors, multilateral development banks (MDBs), NGOs, and other international institutions to support program delivery and innovation.
• Monitor IT portfolio performance against agreed business value metrics, ensuring transparency in budget utilization, cost allocation, and value realization.
• Evaluate the relevance and impact of emerging technologies in relation to strategic business needs, translating technical advancements into actionable business outcomes.
• Prepare and manage capital and administrative budgets for IT, ensuring efficient resource allocation and compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Solutions Delivery:

• Lead the planning, design, configuration, and deployment of systems and business solutions that support core organizational functions and processes.
• Oversee the full Solution Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and architecture design through development, testing, and deployment.
• Modernize the SDLC function by implementing agile methodologies, rationalizing application architectures, and consolidating platforms for greater efficiency and scalability
• Manage the implementation of system enhancements, upgrades, patches, and fixes to ensure optimal performance, data integrity, and reliability.

Policy and Procedure Development:

• Establish, develop, and regularly update IT policies and procedures to ensure alignment with institutional objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the implementation of IT policies to achieve effective, timely, and secure outcomes across the organization.

Organizational Capability Building:

• Ensure the continuity of OPEC Fund operations through the development and maintenance of systems that support emergency and disaster recovery scenarios.
• Collaborate with the Head of IT Security to define and execute the OPEC Fund’s information security strategy and related programs.

People Management:

• Lead and inspire the IT team, fostering a culture of engagement, innovation, and high performance.
• Drive the development of staff competencies and skills to meet evolving organizational and technological needs.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Strengthen collaboration with IT outsourcing firms, external partners, and consultants to ensure access to the right expertise and timely delivery of projects and support services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer, related to the scope of this role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Computer Programming or other IT-related fields
• A minimum of 15 years relevant professional experience, of which 7 years should have been in a management level
• Preferably a minimum of five years at an international development institution
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Inclusive Leadership & People Management: Demonstrates the ability to lead and manage diverse teams effectively, fostering an inclusive culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and engaged. Promotes collaboration, drives team performance, and supports professional growth through mentorship and equitable opportunities.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Exhibits strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities, aligning initiatives with the OPEC Fund’s long-term goals. Utilizes planning tools to set clear objectives, allocate resources efficiently, and monitor progress to ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities and sustainable growth.
• Managerial Accountability & Responsibility: Takes ownership of decisions and actions, ensuring alignment with the Fund’s values and strategic direction. Establishes clear accountability structures, sets performance standards, and promotes transparency in reporting and decision-making processes
• Conflict Resolution  -Effectively manages and resolves conflicts to maintain a productive and respectful work environment. Applies appropriate strategies to identify root causes and facilitate constructive, mutually beneficial solutions that strengthen relationships and team cohesion.
• Ethical Decision-Making: Upholds the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in all decisions. Adheres to the OPEC Fund’s code of conduct, ensuring transparency, fairness, and alignment with the institution’s mission and values.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Leads with cultural awareness and adaptability in a global organizational context. Promotes inclusive communication and collaboration, leveraging cultural insights to enhance team effectiveness and organizational impact.
• Effective Communication: Communicates ideas and information clearly, persuasively, and appropriately across diverse audiences and channels. Encourages active listening and feedback, ensuring messages are tailored, culturally sensitive, and impactful.
• Results Orientation: Demonstrates a strong focus on achieving results through proactive planning, decisive action, and accountability. Ensures goals are met within defined timeframes and in alignment with the Fund’s strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder & Impact Focus: Prioritizes stakeholder needs and expectations to deliver sustainable impact. Applies stakeholder mapping and relationship management strategies to ensure transparent communication and alignment with the Fund’s mission and long-term outcomes.

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Principal Transport Specialist

Location: Austria
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Department / Unit: Public Sector Operations / Sectors and Themes Unit
Required Languages: English
Job Category: G2
Grade: Professional
Recruitment Status: International / Local
Contract Duration: Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Job Profile

• The Principal Transport Specialist will provide strategic leadership in client dialogue and policy development related to local and regional connectivity through roads and railways, transport logistics, urban transportation, airports & ports, etc..
• The incumbent will foster strong partnerships with government agencies and development partners, research institutions, non-government organizations, the private sector, and other sector-related institutions to advance sustainable and climate-resilient transport solutions.
• The role will be responsible for leading the design and direction of investment operations in the sector and for developing comprehensive policy papers addressing key areas such as efficiency, equity and affordability in the transport sector.

Duties and Responsibilities
Accountability & Responsibilities

• Lead transport sector analytical work including preparation of strategic documentation (including presentations, proposals, notes, and other material) required for business development, supervision and dissemination of activities and strategies
• Develop investment strategies with clients to pursue the most effective approach to achieve transport efficiency in various economic environments and the specific needs of partner countries
• Lead and conduct the assessment of transport policies in partner countries to understand their impact on transport operations and service delivery
• Identify innovative solutions for the development of transport sector operations to support sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in consultation with partner countries, development partners and other stakeholders
• Contributes to the design, preparation, and delivery of transport infrastructure projects, focusing on technical quality and delivery of development outcomes. This also entails reviewing the technical designs, implementation arrangements, and adequacy of procurement and fiduciary arrangements of projects in coordination with other team members
• Participate and at times co-lead teams in operational missions, supporting the identification, preparation or appraisal of potential new operations and the supervision of the implementation of a selected number of ongoing projects
• Originate and implement high impact transport sector projects and develop a pipeline of standalone projects for OPEC Fund

Knowledge Management and Innovations:

• Identify innovative ideas and provide expertise, recommendations and improvement proposals to Country Managers on transport sector matters
• Contribute to knowledge building and management in the transport sector and keep abreast of the latest developments and issues in the sector
• Ensure effective dissemination of lessons learnt and best practices in the transport sector to promote knowledge at OPEC Fund by collaborating with other departments/entities
• Perform other duties as required by the Director, Sectors and Themes Unit relevant to the area of responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance or a (closely) related field
• A minimum of 12 years of direct relevant professional experience, of which at least five (5) years of experience within a multilateral development institution or international financial institution, with a focus on transport sector  planning and operations
• Proven practical experience in operations and policy work of multilateral development institution is considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated experience working across diverse geographic regions, with substantial exposure to local and regional connectivity as also large transport infrastructure (highways, ports, airports, etc.) will be an advantage.
• Experience of working in Latin America is considered a strong asset
• A demonstrated track record in producing high-quality research papers, analysis and policy briefs for the multilateral development institution or other international organizations is considered a strong asset
• Proven practical experience in designing, implementing, and supervising projects in the sector, ideally within the context of international development
• Robust analytical skills with regard to transport sector and development finance
• Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion of tasks under pressure.
• Proactive application of relevant international best practices to own work
• Demonstrated project management experience, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of 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.
• Customer Centricity  – The ability to focus on comprehending and addressing customer needs; consistently deliver exceptional service and foster strong, lasting customer relationships.
• Problem Solving Ability – The ability to identify issues adeptly, delve into root causes, and devise pragmatic solutions; demonstrate ingenuity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
• Sense of Responsibility – The ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability in tasks and outcomes; uphold reliability and commitment to fulfilling responsibilities.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online