Department/Unit: Public Sector Operations 

Date of Issuance: March 16, 2026

Deadline of Applications: April 15, 2026

Required Languages: English 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract  

Grade: E  

Job Category: Para Professional

Recruitment Status: International / Local*

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

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/proposed
  • Contributes 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 schedules
  • Provides operational support that contribute to the Regional output and mandate
  • Assists 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 program
  • Gathers data according to requirements and create reliable data platforms
  • Validates information to establish its accuracy and resource reference
  • Gathers data from project progress and performance reports, and provide input to the incumbent Senior Country Manager and Country Manager
  • Carries 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 projects
  • Conducts ad-hoc analysis as required

Document preparation

  • Conducts data analysis of country assessment reports for divisional program/project activities in the region
  • Provides analytical inputs to regional reports and documents
  • Supports the effectiveness of knowledge sharing activities in the region by data collection and analysis and systematization required for portfolio management
  • Assists in preparing briefs, reports and papers for the Regional Director, Senior Country Manager and Country Manager
  • Drafts regular and periodic reports on projects, country operations strategies, including lessons learned, on the basis of project appraisal reports and implementation experiences
  • Reviews project evaluation reports
  • Reports on accuracy and completeness of MIS/EDMS data regarding the Operational Region’s 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 region
  • Supports the Operational Region through the identification of development initiatives and best practices, maintains counterpart contacts needed to promote partnerships as well as implementation support
  • Contributes 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 information
  • Assists the RD with the coordination of submissions in relation to budget, reports, documents, presentations and work programs
  • Ensures 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 (closely) relevant field
  • A 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 institution
  • Robust 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 presentations
  • Ability to track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
  • Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish, Russian or Portuguese 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, 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 - 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 behavior.
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