Energy Policy Analyst at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) - We coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income to producers and a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Energy Policy Analyst

Job Code: 6.1.07
Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• Within the Secretariat, the Environmental Matters Department monitors, analyzes, reports and advises on developments pertaining to the international debate on energy policies, climate change and sustainable development and contributes to the close coordination of Member Country positions on these matters.
• This entails: monitoring and analyzing international debates and developments on energy policies, environmental matters, climate change, sustainable development and trade; gathering and analyzing data and information in these fields; contributing to coordination among Member Countries and participating in relevant multilateral fora and discussions; and building up OPEC’s networks with national, regional and multilateral organizations. 
• It elaborates OPEC Long Term Strategy and monitors, analyzes and reports on relevant international, national and regional policies on environmental matters, and assessing their impacts on energy markets.

Objective of Position

• The Energy Policy Analyst studies analyzes and reports on environmental issues and developments pertinent to energy policies, institutions and regulations in consuming and producing countries and regions, assessing their impact on global economy and sustainable development.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitors and analyzes international policy and regulatory developments in climate change, sustainable development, energy transition, and other environmental matters with relevance to energy-exporting developing countries.
• Carries out studies on the interlinkages between energy and sustainable development, including developments under the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (particularly SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy), renewable energy policy trends, emission reduction initiatives and technologies, and the evolution of negotiations and institutional arrangements under the UNFCCC and other multilateral fora. 
• Analyzes the evolution of institutions and regulatory regimes for collective action through international agreements and frameworks like the IPCC, UNFCCC, HLPF, UNEP, UNEA, INC, IMO, ICAO, WTO and any other UN and international/multilateral process relevant to energy and the environment.         
• Examines the changing pattern of geopolitics of energy and security of energy supply and demand.
• Analyzes the potential impacts of global, regional and national policies and measures being developed in response to global environmental concerns, on energy and sustainable development.                                              
• Contributes to speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various international forums.
• Carries out any other tasks assigned by the relevant superiors as pertain to his/her background, qualifications and position.

Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education:

• University degree in Environmental Policy, Economics, International Relations, Engineering or related fields
• Advanced degree preferred

Work Experience:

• University degree: 8 years
• Advanced degree: 6 years

Training Specialisations:

• Economic analysis
• Energy policy analysis
• Knowledge of oil market developments
• ​International/multilateral negotiations ​

Competencies:

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Customer orientation
• Analytical thinking
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Status and Benefits

• Members of the Secretariat are international employees whose responsibilities are not national but exclusively international. In carrying out their functions they have to demonstrate the personal qualities expected of international employees such as integrity, independence and impartiality.
• The post is at grade E reporting to the Head, Environmental Matters Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

Application Closing Date
30th June 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill in an application form which can be received from their Country’s Governor (PDF) (See Nigeria address below) for OPEC or Click Here (Ms Word) to download Application Form.

NIGERIA COUNTRY GOVERNOR
Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda,
Governor for OPEC,
Ministry of Petroleum Resources,
Block D, 11th Floor, NNPC Towers, Herbert,
Macauley Way,
Central Business District,
Abuja, Nigeria.

Click Here to Download Application Form (Ms Word)

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Note: In order for applications to be considered, the application form and resume must reach the OPEC Secretariat through the relevant Governor not later than the closing date stated above.