Position Title: Country Manager, Public Sector Operations Department.
Job Station: Other Countries.
INTRODUCTION :-
Country Manager, Public Sector Operations Department job opportunity is available at OPEC Fund for International Development for individuals who possess relevant qualification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-
- Contributes to development of short-medium and long-term objectives for the assigned countries, in line with the Strategic Framework, Corporate Objectives and Business Plan
- Identifies new cooperation opportunities for public sector financing in assigned countries, including systematic liaison with peers in partner institutions; develops a project pipeline in line with the country operations strategy
- Contributes to the Region and Department main deliverables, including project proposals, development of Department Policy Papers and facilitation of project/loan agreements.
- Responsible for the financing project life cycle in assigned partner countries, from identification, evaluation, approval, signing loan agreement, to implementation and completion
- Responsible for coordinating the development and management of OPEC Fund sovereign loans and operations in assigned complex partner countries
- Conducts on a regular basis portfolio assessments for assigned countries
- Assesses the situation of partner countries under specific circumstances (i.e. post-conflict, economic recession, debt sustainability framework) and evaluates solutions for OPEC Fund assistance, in coordination with major donors
- Reviews draft loan agreements and coordinates prompt fulfillment of legal requirements for approved projects Undertakes project evaluations, including appraisals, mid-term reviews and project completion reviews, in accordance with the defined project scope and OPEC Fund established methodology
- Reviews and monitors, in coordination with the Finance Department, timely processing of loan disbursement requests, loan servicing and repayment process, in accordance with OPEC Fund procedures
- Prepares project impact assessment and completion reports
- Prepares project proposals, operational documents, as well as all internal and external correspondence, ensuring timelines, quality as well as consistency with OPEC Fund guidelines, procedures and applicable legal documents.
- Prepares recommendations for project implementation, monitoring and evaluation related matters (including procurement and loan disbursement in line with applicable procedures).
- Reports to the Regional Director on issues of relevance for OPEC Fund cooperation with assigned countries
- Carries out other tasks assigned by the Regional Director.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics / Finance / Engineering or other relevant fields
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
- Preferably 1-2 years of experience in an international development finance institution.
Competencies:
- Good knowledge of procurement procedures and processes
- Demonstrable project management knowledge and skills
- Good understanding of developmental project appraisal skills and knowledge
- Demonstrable experience in socio-economic evaluation and impact analyses
- Fluent in English. A good working knowledge of other major languages is an added advantage
- Demonstrable ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
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