ELIGIBILITY:

While all nationalities are eligible for this role, nationals from the member countries of the OPEC Fund for International Development are strongly encouraged to apply. The member countries are Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.

Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in law and admission to the Bar or equivalent

A minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience, in addition to preferably at least 3 years at an international development finance institution/international law firm 

Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French, German, or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

Collaboration and Teamwork—Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders (internal and external), and partners from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to achieve shared goals.

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.

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 OPEC Fund’s strategic direction

Learning Agility and Adaptability—Ability to swiftly learn, unlearn, and adapt to changing circumstances and emerging challenges, with a commitment to continual growth through embracing new ideas and technologies, updating functional expertise, and facilitating organizational resilience

Stakeholder and Impact Focus—Ability to prioritize 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

Accountability—the ability to take responsibility for one’s actions and decisions and their outcomes, demonstrating integrity and reliability, adhering to established internal controls, setting clear expectations, and maintaining a high standard of ethical behavior.

Please note that the recruitment modality for professional positions (international or local) will be determined in line with the OPEC Fund’s policies and procedures and based on the candidate’s nationality and residency status at the time of appointment.

BENEFIT:

Contract Duration: Two-year fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.