About this role
<p> </p> <table class="Table"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding:0.1px 0.1px 0.1px 0.1px"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span id="cke_bm_8310S" style="display:none"> </span>Department/Unit:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Date of Issuance: </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Deadline of Applications:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Required Languages:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contract Type:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Grade:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job Category:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Recruitment Status:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contract Duration:</span></p> </td> <td> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Corporate Services Department / Human Resources (HR) Unit</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> July 15, 2026</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> August 14, 2026 </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> English</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Fixed Term Contract </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> F</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Professional</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> International /<span style="color:black;background-color:white"> </span><span style="color:#b22222"><span style="color:black;background-color:white">Local** </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#ff0000"> </span>Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">*Please note that the recruitment modality for professional positions (international or local) will be determined in line with the OPEC Fund’s policies and procedures, and based on the candidate’s nationality and residency status at the time of appointment.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:#003ca5">While all nationalities are eligible for this role, nationals from the member countries of the OPEC Fund for International Development are strongly encouraged to apply. The member countries are: Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.</span></p> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Profile</strong></span></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the recruitment process and delivery of a major part of the institution’s attracting, sourcing, selecting and hiring of top talent activities; in line with the existing HR strategy and policies and the OPEC Fund objectives, to ensure that the OPEC Fund meets business requirements.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></span></span><br> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Recruitment</em></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Leads analysis of business needs and labor market developments. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinates with departments to identify staffing needs and selection criteria.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Review job descriptions in collaboration with the hiring team and manages the interview process. </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Uses standardized screening techniques to assess the skills, qualifications and experience of potential candidates.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Works closely with management on diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure equity in hiring practices.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Focuses on employer branding to ensure that the OPEC Fund is recognized as an Employer of Choice.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Onboarding</em></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ensures proper on-boarding for new hires and completes the necessary administrative work promptly and accurately.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Candidate pipeline</em></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Uses diverse methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events and job fairs.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sources potential candidates through online channels (i.e., professional networks and social platforms). </span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Monitors and reviews quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Stakeholder management and engagement</em></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Fosters long-term relationships with past applicants and conducts screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews with potential candidates.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinates with stakeholders to incorporate all metrics into all talent acquisition systems.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Carries out other tasks assigned by the HR Director and Head, HR Business Operations and Talent Intelligence</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Master’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resource Management or related studies is required.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience is required. Experience from an international development institution is preferable (2 – 3 years).</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Fluent in English. A good working knowledge of Arabic, German, Spanish, or French is an added advantage.</span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Competencies:</u></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Collaboration and Teamwork</strong> - Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders (internal and external), and partners from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to achieve shared goals.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Effective Communication</strong> - 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.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Results-Orientation</strong> - 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</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Learning Agility and Adaptability</strong> - 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</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Stakeholder and Impact Focus</strong> - 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</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Accountability </strong>- 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.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p>