Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Analyst at the 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: Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Analyst

Location: Austria
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
Department: Public Sector Operations Department (PSOD) / Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Unit

Job Profile

• The Operations Planning & Support (OPS) Analyst provides analytical and procedural support to the Operations Planning & Support Unit for portfolio analysis and management and performs a full range of administrative, data collection, analytical and professional support duties, in order to support the Director, Operations Planning & Support.

Duties and Responsibilities
Administration:

• Provides operational support that contributes to the Operations Planning & Support Unit output and mandate.
• Contributes to the preparation and the monitoring of the Department’s Annual Work Plan and Budget.
• Assists in the follow-up on cooperation opportunities, projects, partnerships and activities to enhance OPEC Fund competitiveness.
• Assists in the input for Department performance parameters and indicators, Dashboard, KPIs and reports.
• Extends help in preparing communication, publications and other public information matters pertaining to the Public Sector Operations Department (PSOD).
• Follows up and ensures that target dates and deadlines are met and that correspondence and queries are responded to in a timely manner.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Collects and provides data that are necessary for the execution of the Work Plan.
• Gathers data according to requirements and creates reliable data platforms. 
• Validates information to establish its accuracy and resource reference. 
• Carries out collection and analyses of data related to the performance of the active projects in the portfolio of PSOD.
• Conducts ad-hoc analysis as required.

Document Preparation:

• Provides analytical inputs to reports and documents. 
• Assists in preparing briefs, reports and presentations using PowerPoint and other software packages.
• Reports on accuracy and completeness of MIS/EDMS data regarding PSOD’s portfolio.
• Contribute to the preparation of all communication, publications and other public information matters pertaining to PSOD.

Coordination:

• Liaises, on behalf of the Operations Planning & Support Unit, with staff inside and outside the Department/Unit, to give or obtain information.
• Assists with the coordination of submissions in relation to budget, reports, documents, presentations and work programs.
• Perform other duties as required by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Political Science, Finance, Management  or a related field. 
• A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience, preferably of which 2 years should have been at an international development finance institution.
• Strong quantitative/numerical skills with experience interpreting data are required. 
• Robust analytical skills are required. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, including excellent presentation skills. Good working knowledge of French, 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.
• Decision making - The ability to analyze information comprehensively to make well-informed decisions; assess both immediate and long-term ramifications. 
• Problem Solving Ability - The ability to identify issues adeptly, delve into root causes, and devise pragmatic solutions; demonstrate ingenuity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2024.