Strategy Specialist 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: 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. 
• 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 - 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. 

Grade
Professional 

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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