The Strategic Planning Unit offers essential strategy, planning, economic, and other vital inputs guiding operational departments in crafting their work plans. It aids senior management in decision-making processes crucial for overall strategy development. This role involves closely monitoring the implementation of the OPEC Fund’s strategy, including initiatives, action plans, targets, and policies. It also entails supporting data collection and analysis. The Strategy Project Management Officer will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, contribute to strategic decision-making processes, and offer valuable insights to advance strategic objectives.
Job Outline
- Department/Unit: Strategy Department / Strategic Planning Unit
- Date of Issuance: March 11, 2024
- Deadline of Applications: April 10, 2024
- Languages: English
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
- Job Category: Professional
- Grade level: F
- Location: AT
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Project Management
- Oversees and assesses the progress and impact of strategic initiatives, ensuring they align with organizational objectives.
- Regularly reviews and evaluates ongoing projects, identifying potential risks, challenges, and opportunities.
- Creates and implements key performance indicators and effective monitoring frameworks to track strategic progress, offering recommendations for enhancement.
Data Standardization, Analysis, and Digitalization
- Develops methodologies and tools for data collection, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timeliness.
- Gathers, analyzes, and interprets pertinent data to inform strategic decisions and organizational performance.
- Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to extract insights, recognize trends, and support evidence-based decision-making.
Research and Market Analysis
- Conducts research on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in international development.
- Undertakes any additional tasks as directed by the Director, Strategic Planning Unit.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in project management, business administration, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in a similar role at another development finance institution or strategy consulting firm.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including creating detailed documents and delivering presentations.
- Project management abilities with the skill to oversee project/program implementation.
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools and methods.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in dashboard development is desirable.
- Proficient in English; working knowledge of Arabic, French, or Spanish is advantageous.
Core Competencies
- Collaboration and Teamwork – Demonstrating effective collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners to achieve common objectives.
- Communication – Conveying ideas, information, and messages clearly and concisely to various audiences.
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity – Recognizing and respecting the diversity of human experiences and perspectives in the workplace.
- Effective Planning and Follow Up – Setting clear goals and priorities, organizing tasks efficiently, and consistently following through on commitments and plans.
- Problem-Solving Ability – Identifying issues, exploring root causes, and devising practical solutions; showing creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
- Sense of Responsibility – Taking ownership and accountability for tasks and outcomes; maintaining reliability and commitment to fulfilling responsibilities.