Economic Analyst OPEC

Deadline: 3 February 2012

OPEC's mission is to help stabilise the oil market through coordination of national oil production policies and to help oil producers achieve a reasonable investment return. It further helps ensure stable oil supplies for consumers. The advertised post is located at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria, headed by the Secretary General, who carries out the executive functions of the Organization.

Job Dimensions:

The Petroleum Studies Department provides pertinent and reliable information and analyses in support of decision-making and policy-making in Member Countries. It carries out, on a continuous basis, research programs 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. It conducts regular forecasts, elaborates and analyzes oil market scenarios and prepares and publishes reports on these findings. Furthermore, it promotes 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, as well as other reports, presentations and related podcasts and it prepares and contributes to reports to be submitted to the ECB, the BOG and the MMSC, as well as papers for various OPEC publications.

The Economic Analyst analyzes key indicators and forecasts global economic development in the short- to medium-term with emphasis on developing countries and countries in transition. He/she consolidates findings for inclusion in the Monthly Oil Market Report, as well as reports for OPEC Governing Bodies and prepares occasional and topical reports and studies as requested.

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

• University degree (advanced degree preferred) in Economics
• A minimum of 8 years (6 years in case of an advanced degree)
• Training/specialization in Macroeconomics, international trade and/or development economics; knowledge of applied econometrics and quantitative methods an asset; knowledge of the oil industry an asset
• Analytical/presentation skills as well as customer service orientation

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 E reporting to the Head of Petroleum Studies Department. The compensation package, including expatriate benefits, is commensurate with the level of the post.

Applications:

Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years.

Applicants 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 not later than 3 February 2012.