Analyst - Multiple
Vacancy Number: 2243
Department/Unit: Public Sector Operations
Date of Issuance: June 12, 2025
Deadline of Applications: July 11, 2025
Required Languages: English
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Grade: Para Professional
Job Category: E
Recruitment Status: Local
This post is subject to local recruitment. Applicants shall be considered eligible if they are nationals of, or legally residing, in the EU.
Job profile
The Analyst provides analytical and procedural support to the Public Sector function for project processing, procurement, and portfolio management and performs a full range of administrative, data collection, analytical, and support duties, in order to support in the decision making of the Regional Director.
Duties and responsibilities
Administration
Updates information and performance of projects, status of implementation, developments, major problems, and actions taken/proposedContributes to the preparation and the monitoring of the Annual Work Program and regular updates of the Work Programs for the Operational Region using the established or as directed schedulesProvides operational support that contribute to the Regional output and mandateAssists in recruiting short-term consultants by preparing shortlists, request for proposals, evaluation of proposals, and contract award recommendations
Data collection and analysis
Collects and provides data that are necessary for the execution of the work programGathers data according to requirements and create reliable data platformsValidates information to establish its accuracy and resource referenceGathers data from project progress and performance reports, and provide input to the incumbent Senior Country Manager and Country ManagerCarries out collection and analyses of supervision data, disbursement ledgers and procurement data of active projects in the portfolio of the Operational Region with particular focus on reporting on the performance of active projects and giving special attention to alerted projectsConducts ad-hoc analysis as required
Document preparation
Conducts data analysis of country assessment reports for divisional program/project activities in the regionProvides analytical inputs to regional reports and documentsSupports the effectiveness of knowledge sharing activities in the region by data collection and analysis and systematization required for portfolio managementAssists in preparing briefs, reports and papers for the Regional Director, Senior Country Manager and Country ManagerDrafts regular and periodic reports on projects, country operations strategies, including lessons learned, on the basis of project appraisal reports and implementation experiencesReviews project evaluation reportsReports on accuracy and completeness of MIS/EDMS data regarding the Operational Regionโs portfolio (partner countries and operations)
Project financing support
Works in close collaboration with the regional team to support the project and loan portfolio management in the regionSupports the Operational Region through the identification of development initiatives and best practices, maintains counterpart contacts needed to promote partnerships as well as implementation supportContributes to the development of knowledge management on themes and innovations of particular relevance for the Operational Region
Coordination
Liaises, on behalf of the Regional Director, with officers inside and outside the Department/ Unit, to give or obtain informationAssists the RD with the coordination of submissions in relation to budget, reports, documents, presentations and work programsEnsures that the RD has all the relevant files needed for the Ministerial Council, Governing Board Meetings and Sub-Committees, as well as other high-level meetings, when necessary
Performs other duties as required by the Regional Director, that are related to the job function.
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Political Science, Finance, Management or a relevant fieldA minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in a related field, of which at least one (1) should have been at an international development finance institutionRobust analytical skills Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports Ability to collect, clean, and analyze large datasets for the preparation of the reports and presentationsAbility to track project timelines, milestones, and deliverablesProficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is requiredFluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish, Russian or Portugese is an added advantage
Competencies
Subject Matter Knowledge - The in-depth understanding and expertise in specific fields relevant to the OPEC Fund's operations and the individual's roleAbility to Work Under Pressure - The capacity to remain composed, focused and productive when facing tight deadlines, high-stakes situations and demanding workloadsCollaboration and Teamwork - The ability to effectively work with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to achieve shared goalsCross-Cultural Sensitivity - The ability to take into account the variety of the human experience and how it contributes to the workplace and to demonstrate respect for diverse cultures and viewpointsEffective Planning and Follow Up - The ability to set clear goals and priorities; skillfully organize tasks for efficiency; consistently follow through on commitments and plans