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Find out everything about Jobs and Careers with OPEC!

Working for an organization such as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an opportunity that could change your life. You will be able to construct influential networks as well as receive encouragement to develop professionally. In addition, working for OPEC means having a global career with a global reach, in a multicultural and pleasant environment.

Because of the above-mentioned reasons, in addition to a competitive remuneration package, career mobility, and the support that successful candidates receive once they are assigned to a position at the organization, OPEC selection processes are highly sought-after by many young professionals, making them highly competitive.

In pursuit of its mission, the OpenIGO network has developed support and guidance services, with the aim of highly increasing your chances of success in these competitive selection processes. These include an Application Review and a Mock Interview – based on the organization’s own interview model.

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OPEC Overview

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent intergovernmental organization of 13 oil-exporting developing states that coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its Member Countries. Its goal is to ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic, and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income to producers, and a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.

OPEC’s main focus: Coordinating and unifying the oil policies of its Member Countries.

Themes addressed by OPEC:

Global oil production
Oil prices
Oil policies
Oil markets

OPEC Selection Processes

You can find job opportunities on OPEC’s Employment page. There you can find the following categories:

Vacancies – OPEC Nationals
Vacancies – All Nationalities
Secondment Programme
OPEC Secretariat Appeals Committee Vacancies
Visiting Research Fellow Programme
Internships
Short-term employment

OPEC Jobs - General Requirements

In terms of OPEC’s common requirements, we exemplify it with the eligibility criteria from the organization’s Short-term employment programme. Note that this will vary from vacancy to vacancy:

Requirements

Communication skills, fluency in English is essential
Computer skills (MS Office, typing)
Interpersonal skills
Integrity
Candidates must hold a residence title and work permit

OPEC Jobs - Interview

Usually, only selected applicants will be contacted for the interview, which lasts about 30 minutes and may be done via online video conference or phone. The main points covered in the interview vary according to the opening and department chosen. In general, however, the questions address subjective or behavioral aspects, such as your expectations about the job, your interests in the area of expertise you are applying for and your previous experiences.

OPEC Jobs - Salary and Benefits

The stipend and benefits will vary from each vacancy, so here’s an example from an Accountant vacancy under the organization’s spots for all nationalities:

Commensurate remuneration package, i.e. monthly basic salary of (€ 4,969 x 12 per year), with tax-free benefits and six-week annual leave.

Links

OPEC Jobs webpage:

https://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/32.htm

Contact for inquiries:

https://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/contact/356.htm

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