Vacancy Number: 2263

Department/Unit: Strategy / Strategic Planning

Date of Issuance: May 30, 2025

Deadline of Applications: June 19, 2025

Required Languages: English

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Grade: Professional

Job Category: F

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.
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.

Perform other tasks assigned by the Director, Strategic Planning.

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 - The capacity to remain composed, focused and productive when facing tight deadlines, high-stakes situations and demanding workloads.
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.
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.