Director of the Cultural and Social Affairs

General Directorate of Cultural, Social and Family Affairs

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS	15th January 2014
JOB TITLE	Director of the Cultural and Social Affairs
AREA OF ACTIVITY	General Directorate of Cultural, Social and Family Affairs
DUTY STATION	Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
CATEGORY/ GRADE	Director (D-1)
REMUNERATION	Depending on professional background and experience, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered

Under the Direct supervision of the Director General of Cultural, Social and Family Affairs is responsible to follow the implementation of resolutions related to cultural and social issues and to develop good relations between the General Secretariat of the OIC and Member States and to enhance the cooperation between the Member States in Cultural and Social issues.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• a- To provide necessary support and assistant to the Director General of the General Directorate and to render services by advising and providing input on cultural and social issues.
• b- Preparation of the Annual Report of the OIC Islamophobia Observatory for submission to the CFM.
• c- Coordinate with ISESCO on holding of meetings of Cultural Ministers.
• d- Participating in the meetings regarding the Dialogue between Civilizations and follow-up the resolutions and their implementation.
• e- To assist in preparation of various documents such as reports of the Secretary General, mission reports…
• f- To coordinate, plan and carry out studies necessary to achieve social and cultural development in Islamic Member countries.
• g- To provide support and assistance to the Director General in following-up of the activities of subsidiary organs and other specialized and affiliated institutions in matters pertaining to cultural and social affairs.
• h- To coordinate, plan and carry out study of means of cooperation among Member States in the fields of social development, to ensure Islamic promotion of the Muslim family.
• i- To assist the Director General in following-up the progress of the formulation of related work programs/proposals for the mandated resolutions by the Standing Committee for Information & Cultural Affairs (COMIAC).
• j- To assist in formulating proposals on ways of cooperation among Member States in the cultural and social fields.
• k- To assist in formulating a framework for cooperation among Member States on matters affecting youth in cultural, social and spiritual development.
• l- Play an interactive role within the Directorate by sharing views, insights and information as to the performance of the Directorate as well as actions and initiatives to be taken.
• m- Any other duties and tasks as requested by the Director General.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• 1- Sense of responsibility and commitment to the OIC and its goals and programs.
• 2- Ability to heading a diversity team with high spirit and establishing effective working relationship and cooperation between him and his staff.
• 3- Ability to integrate in international, multi-linguistic and multicultural environment,
• 4- Ability to implement his work efficiently and effectively,
• 5- Ability to travel at any time to any mission as his job requested.
• 6- Ability to work in an organized and methodical way.
• 7- Ability to accomplish his work within timeliness.
• 8- Ability to work under pressure
• 9- Good computer skills

EDUCATION

At least Masters Degree in Social Science, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Islamic Studies, Political Science, International Relations, with deep studies regarding cultural and social affairs  (Doctorate degree is preferable).

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience gained preferably within the foreign services of the member states or at intergovernmental organizations. With good experience in multilateral diplomacy as delegate at the UN offices.

LANGUAGES

Professional fluency in (reading, writing and speaking) at least two of the working languages of the OIC, which are English, Arabic and French, and preferable three languages.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• To be a Muslim national of one of the OIC Member States.
• To be below fifty-six years of age.
• To be free of diseases and infirmities that may hinder the exercise of his/her duties
• To be either nominated by his/her State or his State should have no objection to his/her appointment.

HOW TO APPLY

Application letter together with CV to be sent to:

Directorate of Cabinet
OIC General Secretariat
P.O. Box 178, Jeddah 21411,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fax: +00966(2)6512288
Email: vacancy@oic-oci.org

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.