OPEC Fund for International Development Recruitment for Executive Assistant

This is to inform the general public about ongoing job recruitment at OPEC Fund for International Development for suitable and qualified candidates. more details about OPEC Fund Recruitment including your roles, requirements, how to apply, and other essential information is stated in this article.

The OPEC Fund for International Development is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1976. Our 12 Member Countries are Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Austria

Job Description

  • The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial/clerical services to the Office of the Director-General, performs auxiliary administrative duties relevant to the supervisor’s responsibilities, and coordinates overall Office activities, within overall policies or instructions.

Roles/Responsibilities

Correspondence:

  • Receives, logs, reviews and distributes all incoming mail.
  • Provides background information and files concerning correspondence and ensures that urgent/important items are drawn to the (Office of the) Director-General’s attention.
  • Drafts correspondence in one or more languages, upon own initiative or on-the-job instructions, received, for the signature of the Director-General.
  • Checks outgoing mail for accuracy, conformity with overall policies or instructions, and use of the correct communication channels.

Business meetings/ events arrangement:

  • Receives officials and other visitors to the Office of the Director-General and arranges meetings, notifies participants of place, date, time, and subject.
  • Makes arrangements for duty travel, prepares travel authorizations, ensures that visas, vaccination certificates, etc., are in order, and completes the required forms.
  • Takes minutes of the meeting and prepares draft records for the Director-General’s approval.
  • Manages the (Office of the) Director-General calendar and assists and advises the Office on a variety of administrative and logistical matters.

Coordination:

  • Assists the (Office of the) Director-General with the coordination of submissions in relation to budget and work programs.
  • Coordinates overall department activities with other assistants within other departments.
  • Coordinates logistical arrangements of workshops and training.
  • Adheres to deadlines and coordinates correspondence, reporting, and submissions to the Ministerial Council, Governing Board, and committees chaired by the (Office of the) Director-General.
  • Ensures that the (Office of the) Director-General has all the relevant files needed for the Ministerial Council and Governing Board Meetings, as well as other high-level meetings, when necessary.

Document management:

  • Designs and maintains accurate and effective physical and electronic filing systems.
  • Performs other duties as required by the (Office of the) Director-General.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
  • Preferably at least three years at a responsible level in a large organization, preferably international in nature.
  • Fluent in English and good German proficiency. French, Arabic, or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies:

  • Extensive knowledge in the usage of office technologies, such as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), intra/internet as well as online database management.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance.
  • Good interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: This position is subject to Local recruitment. Candidates with valid Residency and authorized permit to work in Vienna are also eligible to apply