VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30th September 2011
| JOB TITLE | Professional Officers |
| AREA OF ACTIVITY | Dept of Political Affairs of the OIC General Secretariat |
| DUTY STATION | Headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| CATEGORY/ GRADE | Professional (P/1) (P/2) |
| REMUNERATION | Depending on professional background and experience, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered |
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Director of International Organizations & European Affairs Section, under the Political Affairs Department.
- Gathers, analyzes and follow up the information related to OIC bilateral cooperation with the UN and the EU from all available kinds of communications, including media and publications;
- to take the initiative and to be the focal point of the International Organizations in preparation of various documents such as: reports submitted to the Secretary General, missions reports, memoranda, talking points, press releases, diplomatic notes and letters, etc.;
- takes notes and prepares reports of the meetings of his/her Section and/or Department or when required of other Departments;
- to prepare the needed information either requested from within the Secretariat, or from out side such as, member states, OIC institutions and elsewhere;
- to participate in preparing and organizing the meetings of his/her Section and/or Department;
- to perform the duties of the Executive Secretary of the Section whenever needed;
- to perform any other functions requested by superiors.
COMPETENCIES:
The ability to proactively formulate and recommend new sound policies, as well as, the ability to implement the existing ones, initiatives, research and negotiating skills, excellent oral skills and proven drafting ability; ability to develop contacts and foster collaboration with other international and regional organizations especially with the UN and EU in order to acquire timely information on current initiatives and studies pertinent to assigned areas,
EDUCATION:
Posses University/College degree in political science, international relations, international economics, international law or related fields. (Master’s or doctorate degree is preferred).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in international relations,gained preferably within the foreign services of the member states or at intergovernmental organizations. Multilateral Diplomacy is preffered.
LANGUAGES:
Professional fluency in (reading, writing and speaking) at least two of the working languages of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which are English, Arabic and French, and a fair knowledge of a third one. The preference will be given to the ones who have the professional fluency in the three of the official languages.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- To be a Muslim national of one of the OIC Member States, and not to hold dual nationality with a non Member State. If married, the spouse must be Muslim.
- To be below 35 years of age.
- To be free of diseases and infirmities (to be attested by certified examination by an accredited hospital).
- To have completed compulsory military service, where applicable.
- To be either nominated by his/her State or his/her State should transmit a no-objection letter to the OIC General Secretariat regarding the particular appointment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application letter together with CV to be sent, by mail or by fax, to the:
Cabinet
OIC General Secretariat
P.O. Box 178, Jeddah 21411,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fax: +966 2 651 22 88
e-mail: vacancy@oic-oci.org
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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