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: Strategy Specialist
Location: Austria
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Department / Unit: Strategy / Strategic Planning
Required Languages: English
Recruitment Status: International
Contract Duration: Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
Job Profile
- The Strategic Planning Unit supports the institutional direction of the OPEC Fund by providing strategic, economic, and data-driven inputs that guide operational planning and inform decision-making.
- The Strategy Specialist will support strategy development, contribute to performance monitoring systems, and play a key role in delivering high-quality strategic initiatives and events.
- The role blends policy insight, data analytics, and planning execution to ensure alignment with the Fund’s long-term strategic goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and update of the OPEC Fund’s institutional strategy, business plans, and related strategic frameworks.
- Assist in translating strategic priorities into annual business plans, thematic initiatives, and results monitoring frameworks.
- Support the design and delivery of major strategic engagements and institutional events such as strategy retreats, development forums, and roundtables.
- Support the development of dashboards and performance tracking tools to monitor delivery against institutional priorities.
- Draft or contribute to strategy and policy papers for Management and the Governing Board.
- Assist in the preparation of country or sector strategies, integrating data-driven and policy-relevant insights.
- Monitor trends in the global development finance landscape and contribute to forward-looking institutional positioning.
- Provide inputs to external engagement materials including briefing notes, institutional statements, and rating agency submissions.Â
- Participate in internal working groups and task teams, contributing planning and analytical support.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure initiatives and policies are aligned with long-term strategy.
- Support institutional knowledge sharing and contribute to the capacity building of junior colleagues, as appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Macroeconomics or Development Economics, Finance, Engineering, Strategic Management or a related field.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience with at least three (3) years in a related role at a development finance institution.
- Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Ability to Work Under Pressure –Â The capacity to remain composed, focused and productive when facing tight deadlines, high-stakes situations and demanding workloads.
- Collaboration and Teamwork –Â The ability to effectively work with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to achieve shared goals.
- Customer Centricity – The ability to focus on comprehending and addressing customer needs; consistently deliver exceptional service and foster strong, lasting customer relationships. Â
- Effective Planning and Follow Up – The ability to set clear goals and priorities; skillfully organize tasks for efficiency; consistently follow through on commitments and plans.Â
- Sense of Responsibility – The ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability in tasks and outcomes; uphold reliability and commitment to fulfilling responsibilities.Â
Grade
Professional
Application Closing Date
19th June, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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