Project Management Officer at 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: Project Management Officer

Location: Austria
Department/Unit: Strategy Department
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Grade:  F
Job Category: Professional
Recruitment Status: International / Local
Contract Duration: Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Job Profile

• The Project Management Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the Strategy Department of the OPEC Fund for International Development in driving the institution’s strategic agenda.
• This includes monitoring the implementation of strategic initiatives, action plans, performance targets, and policies across four specialized units: Strategic Planning, Innovative Financing Solutions, Sustainability & Climate Change, and Development Effectiveness.
• The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and alignment with institutional goals. Key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing strategic data, contributing to decision-making processes, and providing insights that support the achievement of long-term objectives.
• Additionally, the officer will assist the Vice President’s Front Office in planning, budgeting, project management, and performance tracking, ensuring smooth execution of departmental priorities. 

Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination and Project Management   

• Monitors and evaluates the progress and impact of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. 
• Conducts regular reviews and assessments of ongoing projects, identifying potential risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Designs and develops key performance indicators and implement effective monitoring frameworks to track strategic performance and provide recommendations for improvement. 
• Supports planning and execution of work plans, budgets, staffing and other departmental initiatives. 
• Coordinates and follows up with the Directors of the four Strategy Units on relevant matters

Data Standardization, Analysis and Digitalization: 

• Develops data collection methodologies and tools, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of data. 
• Collects, analyses, and interprets relevant data to inform strategic decision-making and organizational performance.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis to derive insights, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making. 

Research and Market Analysis:   

• Conducts research on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in international development.  

Communication:

• Maintains effective communication channels within the department and with external stakeholders
• Ensures clear and consistent messaging in all departmental communications.
• Performs any other tasks as may be assigned by the Vice President, Strategy Department.   

Qualifications and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Project Management or Engineering or a (closely) related field   
• A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience, of which at least 2 years relevant work experience in an international development institution. 
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Collaboration and Teamwork - The ability to effectively work with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to achieve shared goals.  
• Results-Orientation - Ability to effectively achieve results through proactive ownership, decisive action and strategic planning. ensuring goals are met within specified timeframes and in alignment with the OPEC Fund’s strategic direction. 
• Accountability- Ability to take responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and their outcomes, demonstrating integrity and reliability, adhering to established internal controls, setting clear expectations, and maintaining a high standard of ethical behaviour. 
• Stakeholder and Impact Focus- Ability to prioritise and address the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders to achieve sustainable impact through stakeholder mapping, ensuring effective relationship management, transparent and timely communication, and aligning their contributions with OPEC Fund’s mission to deliver long-term, positive outcomes. 
• Effective Communication- Ability to articulate ideas and information clearly and persuasively across various channels and audiences, integrate communication best practices, and ensure messages are tailored, culturally sensitive, and impactful, promoting active listening and feedback mechanisms. 

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2025.