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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Various Jobs Vacancies in Nigeria

Othuke Andrew Akpeli018 mins
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: General
Legal Counsel
Job Code: 1.1.01
Location: Nigeria





Scope
of Work
  • Within
    the OPEC Secretariat, the Legal Office contributes to the conduct of the
    affairs of the Organization by promoting the rule of law within the
    Organization and in its relation with Governments, organizations,
    enterprises and individuals and by maintaining and defending the legal
    claims and interest of the Organization.
  • The
    Office participates in the drafting and negotiations of contracts and
    agreements with external entities.
  • It
    provides legal support and proposes amendments in respect of the
    Organization’s organs, statutes and programs as well as of financial and
    staff regulations.
  • It
    monitors developments of relevant legal aspects pertaining to the energy
    sector, nationally and internationally, conducts research and publishes up
    to date legal articles on recent and emergent trends.
  • It
    protects and advances the interests of the Organization and its Member
    Countries in international forums.
Objective
of Position
  • The
    General Legal Counsel is to plan, organize, coordinate, manage and
    evaluate the work of the Legal Office in accordance with the work
    programme and budget so as to optimize its support to the Secretariat in
    achieving its overall objectives. He/she also provides legal advice and
    expertise on matters relating to OPEC and its Member Countries as arise
    from relevant international and national fora and developments. Furthermore,
    he/she provides legal advice and support regarding the Secretariat’s
    Statute and Staff and Financial Regulations as well as other internal
    legal issues and protects and advances the interests of OPEC and its
    Member Countries at international forums.
Main
Responsibilities
  • Plans,
    organizes, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work in the Legal Office
    by providing legal advice on:
    • All
      pertinent legal developments in the global petroleum industry;
    • Matters
      relating to and arising from various international forums in particular
      the implications of developments in the legislation, judicial decision,
      arbitration awards,  agreements and treaties of the WTO, UNCTAD,
      UNFCCC, UNCSD, ECT and national policies and actions on the Member
      Countries;
    • Internal
      legal issues, including reviewing contracts as well as the application of
      the Staff and Financial Regulations, recommending amendments where
      necessary;
    • Statutes
      of OPEC, suggesting amendments, as necessary, to the Statutes of the
      Organization or the Economic Commission Board (ECB), in accordance with
      the Resolutions of the Conference;
  • Recommends
    a programme on legal research suggesting new policies and resolutions, and
    carrying out special legal studies on particular aspects of the energy
    industry as well as international developments, with a view to
    ascertaining how best the interest of the Organization and Member
    Countries may be served;
  • Ensures
    full responses to requests by the Conference, Board of Governors, ECB and
    standing committees for studies and special reports relevant to the work
    program of the Office;
  • Develops
    and maintains networks with external experts and institutions in fields
    relating to the work of the Office;
  • Keeps
    the Secretary General fully informed on all aspects of the work of the
    Office, and draws his attention to important analyses performed by it;
  • Evaluates
    the performance of the staff of the Office and recommends to the Secretary
    General of staff development, salary increase, promotion and separations
    as appropriate;
  • Ensures
    that the staff of the Office receives the supervision and guidance
    necessary to broaden and deepen their skills and continuously improve
    their performance;
  • Prepares
    the annual budget for the Office.
Required
Competencies and Qualifications
Education:
  • University
    degree in Law, Masters in International Law
  • PhD
    preferred
  • Certified
    Lawyer
Work
Experience:
  • Advanced
    degree: 12 years in positions directly related to legal aspects of the
    international oil industry with a minimum of 4 years in a managerial
    position, preferably at large national, regional, or international
    institutions
  • PhD:
    10 years
Training
Specializations:
  • International
    law – a combination of two or more of the following specializations is
    preferred:
  • International
    energy law and policy
  • International
    and comparative petroleum law and policy
  • International
    competition law and policy
  • International
    trade law
  • International
    economic law
  • International
    environmental law and policy
  • International
    law on foreign investment
  • Professional
    Management & Leadership
Competencies:
  • Managerial
    & leadership skills
  • Communication
    skills
  • Analytical
    skills
  • Presentation
    skills
  • Interpersonal
    skills
  • Customer
    service orientation
  • Team-building
    skills
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
Language:
  • English
Age:
  • Applicants
    must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than
    58 years.
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 B reporting to the Secretary General.
  • The
    compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with
    the level of the post.
Job
Title: Finance
Officer
Job Code: 9.2.01
Location: Nigeria



Job
Description
  • Within
    the Support Services Division, the Finance & Human Resources
    Department is responsible for budgets, accounting and internal control as
    well as human resources planning and management.
  • The
    Department is to provide services related to managing the human and
    financial resources of the Organization.
  • Within
    the Department, the Finance Section is responsible for all financial
    matters and financial control functions at the Secretariat and ensuring
    financial integrity of the Organization as stipulated in the Financial
    Regulations.
Objective
of Position
  • The
    Finance Officer is responsible for financial matters and financial control
    functions at the Secretariat, ensuring financial integrity of the
    Organization in accordance with the objectives of the Section.
  • He/she
    is to plan and manage financial resources of the Secretariat efficiently
    as well as to manage the work programme of the Section and to supervise
    and guide its staff.
Main
Responsibilities
  • Performs
    financial planning and cash management ensuring efficient and effective
    utilization of resources;
  • Coordinates
    the budget preparation in conformity with the guidelines and monitors the
    implementation of the budget;
  • Prepares
    reports and presentations on financial matters to the Management and the
    Board of Governors;
  • Checks
    and controls all payments received and records transactions;
  • Manages
    the working process and supervises staff of the Section;
  • Manages
    the investment of liquid funds;
  • Provides
    support and information to the Internal and External Auditors.
Required
Competencies and Qualifications
Education:
  • University
    degree in Accounting/Finance;
  • Advanced
    degree preferred.
Work
Experience:
  • University
    degree: 10 years in accounting, finance and budgeting
  • Advanced
    degree: 8 years
Training
Specializations:
  • Accounting
    (Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting)
  • Finance
    (Financial Management preferred)
  • Cost
    & Benefits Analysis / Budgeting
  • Computer
    Accounting System
Competencies:
  • Managerial
    & leadership skills
  • Communication
    skills
  • Analytical
    skills
  • Presentation
    skills
  • Interpersonal
    skills
  • Customer
    service orientation
  • Team-building
    skills
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
Language:
  • English
Age:
  • Applicants
    must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than
    58 years.
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 D reporting to the Head of Finance & Human Resources
    Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is
    commensurate with the level of the post.
Job
Title: Environmental
Coordinator
Job Code: 6.1.01
Location: Nigeria



Job
Descriptions
  • Within
    the Research Division of the Secretariat, the Environmental Unit’s
    objectives are to analyse, report and advise on developments pertaining to
    the international debate on climate change and contribute to the close
    coordination of Member Countries’ positions on environmental matters.
  • This
    entails: monitoring and analysing international debate and development on
    climate change, sustainable development and trade; gathering and analysing
    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.
Objective
of Position
  • The
    Environmental Coordinator is to coordinate the activities of the Unit to
    fulfill its objectives.
  • Under
    the supervision of the Director of Research Division, he/she is to study
    and analyse national and multilateral environmental policies and assess
    their impact on energy developments, in particular on the medium- to
    long-term oil outlook and on OPEC, study and analyse developments in the
    global and multilateral debate on climate change, evaluate the impact on
    OPEC and contribute to the coordination of OPEC Member Countries’
    positions in international fora on issues pertaining to environment in general
    and to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
    negotiations in particular.
Main
Responsibilities
  • Coordinates
    the activities of the Unit in line with its objectives;
  • Studies
    and analyses developments in the international debate on environmental
    issues related to the energy industry and in particular the activities
    related to the UNFCCC and its subsidiary bodies and the Kyoto Protocol;
  • Responsible
    for preparing for and attending UNFCCC meetings and reporting on these;
  • Assesses
    the impact of changes in environmental policies in consuming countries on
    the medium- and long-term development of the world petroleum industry;
  • Conducts
    studies relevant to the subject of environment as it affects the energy
    sector in general and oil in particular;
  • Contributes
    to the coordination of Member Countries’ positions concerning
    environmental issues;
  • Contributes
    to speeches, articles and presentations to internal meetings and various
    international forums.
Required
Competencies and Qualifications
Education:
  • University
    degree in Environmental Science or Economics, Engineering or other
    Sciences, preferably with specialization in environment;
  • Advanced
    degree preferred.
Work
Experience:
  • University
    degree: 10 years
  • Advanced
    university degree: 8 years
Training
Specializations:
  • Environmental
    policies
  • Analysis
    of environmental issues related to energy
  • International
    debate on environment
  • Modelling
    techniques
Age:
  • Applicants
    must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than
    58 years.
Competencies:
  • Managerial
    & leadership skills
  • Communication
    skills
  • Decision-making
    skills
  • Analytical
    skills
  • Presentation
    skills
  • Interpersonal
    skills
  • Customer
    service orientation
  • Team-building
    skills
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
  • Language:
    English
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 D reporting to the Director of Research Division. The
    compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with
    the level of the post.
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill in a ré­su­mé and an
application form which can be received from their Country’s Governor
for OPEC. In order for applications to be considered, they must reach the OPEC
Secretariat through the relevant Governor
Click Here For More Information
Application
Deadline: 13th
October, 2017.
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