OPEC Massive Recruitment 2021 – Apply Here

OPEC Massive Recruitment 2021

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is currently recruiting for the position of Head, Public Relations and Information Department which we will be walking you through the requirements and process of applying in this article.

About OPEC

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an intergovernmental organization of 13 countries. Founded on 14 September 1960 in Baghdad by the first five members (Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela), it has since 1965 been headquartered in Vienna, Austria, although Austria is not an OPEC member state.

OPEC is recruiting to fill the positions below;

Job Title: Head, Public Relations and Information Department
Location: Nigeria
Deadline: 19th November 2021

Job Code: 8.1.01

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The Department

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 organize, coordinate, manage, and evaluate the work of the Public Relation 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

1. 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 misinformation 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

2. Establishes and maintains close contacts with the media and arranges print, radio, TV, and internet interviews to promote the objective presentation of OPEC, its aims and objectives as well as the work of the Secretariat

3. 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

4. Arranges presentations at relevant OPEC meetings and international forums representing the Secretariat as required

5. Develops and maintains networks with external experts and institutions in fields relating to the work of the Department

6. 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

7. 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

8. Ensures that the staff of the Department receive the supervision and guidance necessary to broaden and deepen their skills and continuously improve their performance

9. Prepares the annual budget for the Department

10. 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
• Ph.D. 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
• Ph.D.: 10 years

Training Specializations:

1. Knowledge of modern information practice and techniques
2. Professional Management & Leadership
3. Membership of a professional body (Public Relations or Journalism) is an advantage
4. Knowledge of energy development issues is an asset

Competencies:

1. Managerial & leadership skills
2. Communication skills
3. Decision-making skills
4. Strategic orientation
5. Analytical skills
6. Presentation skills
7. Interpersonal skills
8. Customer service orientation
9. Negotiation skills
10. Initiative and integrity

Language: English

Status and Benefits