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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, headed by the Secretary General, who carries out the executive functions of the Organization.

Job description:

The PR & Information Department is responsible for presenting OPEC's Objectives, decisions and actions in their true and most desirable perspective. It disseminates news of general interest regarding the Organization and the Member Countries on energy and related matters and it carries out a central information program and identifies areas for the promotion of the Organization’s aims and image.

The Head plans, organizes, coordinates, manages and evaluates the work of PR & Information Department in accordance with the work program and the Department’s budget 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 highest professional standard.

Required competencies and qualifications:

- Advanced University degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations or relevant Social Sciences
- A minimum of 12 years (10 years in case of an advanced degree) 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
- Training/specialization in modern information practice and techniques; professional management and leadership; knowledge of energy development issues is an asset and Membership of a professional body (PR or Journalism) is an advantage
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, strategic thinking, motivation/planning skills, problem solving skills

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.

Applications:

Applicants must be nationals of Member Countries of OPEC and should not be older than 58 years. OPEC has a policy of non-discrimination which encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

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 31 December 2009.