Organization of the
Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is looking for a Nigerian with relevant
qualification to head the organization’s information department.
HEAD, PUBLIC RELATION AND
IMFORMATION
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.
The Department is
responsible for presenting OPEC objectives, decisions and actions in their true
and most desirable perspective; disseminating news of general interest
regarding the Organization and the Member Countries on energy and related
matters; and carrying out a central information programme and identifying
suitable areas for the promotion of the Organization’s aims and image.
Objective of Position:
Plans, organizes,
coordinates, manages and evaluates the work of the Public Relations and
Information Department in accordance with the work programme and budget of the
Department so as to optimize its support to the Secretariat in achieving its
objectives.
The work aims at creating
and maintaining a positive image of the Organization and at ensuring the dissemination
of publications and journals at the highest professional standard.
Main Responsibilities
Plans, organizes,
coordinates, manages and evaluates the work in the Public Relations &
Information Department by:
Suggesting ways and means of
promoting the image of the Organization;
Regularly dispatching
information to the broad public through the media and disseminating information
and news on OPEC;
Informing and seeking
dialogues with targeted policy making bodies, institutions and organizations;
Identifying and
strengthening avenues for dialogue between OPEC, other institutions and the
general public;
Monitoring the media to
evaluate public perception about the Organization, and recommending, where
necessary, any disinformation about the Organization through the Director,
Support Services Division to the Secretary General;
Ensuring that publications
and public relations activities are fully consistent with the pursuit of OPEC
aims and objectives, and policies, and of highest professional standard in
terms of language, format and layout;
Updating and sustaining the
OPEC website
Establishes and maintains
close contacts with the media and arranges print, radio, TV and internet
interviews to promote objective presentation of OPEC, its aims and objectives
as well as the work of the Secretariat
Ensures full responses to
requests by the Conference, BOG and standing committees for studies and special
reports relevant to the work program of the Department
Arranges presentations at
relevant OPEC meetings and international forums representing the Secretariat as
required
Develops and maintains
networks with external experts and institutions in fields relating to the work
of the Department.
Keeps the Director, Support
Services Division fully informed on all aspects of the work of the Department,
and draws his attention to important analyses performed by it
Evaluates the performance of
the staff of the Department, and recommends to the Director, Support Services
Division of staff development, salary increase, promotion and separations as
appropriate
Ensures that the staff of
the Department receive the supervision and guidance necessary to broaden and
deepen their skills and continuously improve their performance
Prepares the annual budget
for the Department
Carries out any other tasks
assigned to him/her by the Director, Support Services Division
Required Competencies and
Qualifications
Education:
Advanced university degree
in Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations or
relevant Social Sciences
PhD preferred.
Work Experience:
12 years in journalism,
information management and/or public relations in the media or in an
energy-related establishment with a minimum of 4 years in a managerial
position, preferably at large national, regional, or international institutions
PhD: 10 years
Training Specializations:
Knowledge of modern
information practice and techniques
Professional Management
& Leadership
Membership of a professional
body (Public Relations or Journalism) is an advantage
Knowledge of energy
development issues an asset
Competencies:
Managerial & leadership
skills
Communication skills
Decision-making skills
Strategic orientation
Analytical skills
Presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Customer service orientation
Negotiation skills
Initiative and 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 B
reporting to the Director, Support Services Division. The compensation package,
including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2020.
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Job Code: 4.2.02
Location: Nigeria
The prime objectives of the
Department are
To provide pertinent and
reliable information and analyses in support of decision-making and
policy-making in Member Countries.
To carry out, on a
continuous basis, research programmes and studies on short-term petroleum
market developments with the aim of issuing reports on a regular (i.e. daily,
weekly, monthly and bi-monthly) as well as ad hoc basis highlighting important
issues for their use and consideration.
To conduct regular
forecasts, elaborate and analyze oil market scenarios and prepare and publish
reports on these findings.
To promote OPEC views and
technical analysis on short-term oil market developments to the industry at
large and general public via the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report (especially the
feature article) as well as other reports, presentations and related pod casts.
To prepare and contribute to
reports to be submitted to the ECB, the BOG and the MMSC as well as papers for
various OPEC publications.
Objective of Position
To monitor and analyse the
short-term impact of financial market developments, in particular commodity
markets on petroleum markets as well as the performance of major oil companies,
including national oil companies; and to carry out special studies on pertinent
issues.
Main Responsibilities
Studies financial markets,
in particular commodity markets as well as covering developments in currency,
equity, bonds, interest rate markets.
Analyses the impact of
financial market developments on short-term developments in the petroleum
market.
Studies developments in
world financial instruments, finance institutions and related issues.
Carries out analyses of the
short-term financial performance of major oil companies, including National
Companies and evaluates the short-term impact on the oil industry.
Consolidates findings of the
above analyses and prepares and issues reports thereon.
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
Economics, Finance, and/or Business Administration
Advanced degree preferred
Work Experience:
University degree: 8 years,
preferably relating to the oil sector
Advanced degree: 6 years
Training Specializations:
Financial analysis including
tools
Oil project feasibility
studies
Joint venture project
assessments
Stock exchanges and oil
paper markets (NYMEX, IPE, etc.)
Economic/financial analysis
concepts (NPV/Cash Flow)
MS PowerPoint
Internet access to all
international oil markets as well as financial markets
Credit: financialenergyreview.com
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