Vacancy Number: 2321

Department/Unit: Public Sector Operations / Latin America & the Caribbean

Date of Issuance: September 8, 2025

Deadline of Applications: October 7, 2025

Required Languages: English and Spanish

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Grade: Professional

Job Category: F

Recruitment Status: International / Local*

Contract Duration: Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal

This is a re-opening of the vacancy.

Please note that the recruitment modality for professional positions (international or local) will be determined in line with the OPEC Fund’s policies and procedures, and based on the candidate’s nationality and residency status at the time of appointment.

Nationals from the Member Countries of the OPEC Fund for International Development are strongly encouraged to apply. The Member Countries are: Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.

Job Profile

In co-operation with the Director, the Country Manager leads and oversees the identification, development, appraisal, approval and implementation of Public Sector projects. The position contributes to the development of policies and strategies in the portfolio-countries and supports the achievements of the regional and departmental objectives and targets. The Country Manager is responsible for identifying and recommending options and solutions for the optimum deployment of financing resources in the portfolio-countries, including the development, implementation and monitoring of country operational strategies and business plans. Working together with the Director, the Country Manager also leads and oversees relations with the portfolio countries and other relevant partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy development and implementation

Conducts regular assessments for assigned portfolio countries, to support the development of short-medium term strategies (3 year objectives) in coordination with the Director, partners, other donors and country business plans, to support the achievement of the regional business plan.
Leads and coordinates the preparation of country partnership strategies and country business plans, to support the achievement of the regional business plan.
Coordinates the implementation of the annual work plan for the assigned portfolio, in co-operation with the Director, ensuring alignment with the regional and departmental objectives, targets and KPIs.
Coordinates work with the Director, as well as other departments on project, strategy and policy related matters.

Project cycle (Project development and processing)

In tandem with the Director, the Country Manager:

Contributes to the identification of a pipeline of projects and identifies opportunities through partner outreach and project screening.
Supports the sourcing of new projects and co-financing opportunities, by leveraging professional networks and relationships.
Evaluates financing opportunities and provides support on the initial risk and financial assessments of the projects.
Participates in project appraisals, including technical, economic, and ESG analysis, as well as project administration design.
Coordinates and supports the full project life cycle including project identification, preparation, concept and terms clearance, due diligence and appraisal, interface with technical and loan committee as well as with management and the Governing Board.
Ensures that legal documentation is successfully concluded (loan signed and declared effective) in a timely manner through negotiations with Government and partners with the support of the legal counsel.
Supports project implementation, ensuring compliance with covenants, achievement of contract awards, and planned disbursements in order to achieve the envisaged project outcomes.
Contributes to the implementation of projects, in coordination with project management teams and executing agencies, developing practical and innovative solutions to facilitate implementation, resolve implementation problems, as well as incorporates lessons learnt into the project implementation framework.
Facilitates the procurement and disbursement processes for the project, insuring achievement of contract award, as well as successful disbursement.
Manages day-to-day project administration, providing support to the team responsible for disbursements and loan servicing (repayments) and coordinating with Loan Management and Risk Management.

Capacity Building, Knowledge Sharing and Supervision

Recommends and supports the implementation of individual annual work program and budget for the assigned countries, including proposed missions and trainings.
Contributes to institution building, and builds and shares knowledge through participation in task force groups and other meetings.
Participates and contributes to relevant learning activities for advocacy, and knowledge building.
Enters, updates and validates data/ information related to the assigned countries into the Management Information System (MIS/ SAP/ EDMS).
Coaches and supervises newly appointed analysts and interns.

Partners and Relationships Management

In cooperation with the Director, maintains active relationships and creates new partnerships with governments, executing agencies, partner institutions with the aim of expanding strategic partnerships in the portfolio countries.
Maintains and fosters relationships with governments’ authorities, and DFIs to maximize potential for co-financing and catalyzing resources from partners.

Perform other duties as required by the Director relevant to the area of responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Engineering or another relevant field
A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience.
Preferably at least two (2) years' relevant work experience in an international development institution.
Fluent in English and Spanish. Good working knowledge of Arabic or French is an added advantage.

Competencies

Collaboration and Teamwork - 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.
Decision making - The ability to analyze information comprehensively to make well-informed decisions; assess both immediate and long-term ramifications.
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.
Sense of Responsibility - The ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability in tasks and outcomes; uphold reliability and commitment to fulfilling responsibilities.

Country Manager - Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)

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