Professional Officers at Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Different Departments depends on the Academic qualifications and experience

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS	15th January 2014
JOB TITLE	Professional Officers
AREA OF ACTIVITY	Different Departments depends on the Academic qualifications and experience
DUTY STATION	Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
CATEGORY/ GRADE	Professionals (P-1 to P-2)
REMUNERATION	Depending on professional background and experience, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered

JOB DESCRIPTION

• a- Monitor and gather comprehensive information from all available sources including academic works, media and internet, on the developments with regard to the assigned area of responsibility and countries;
• b- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of events on international developments in general,
• c- Play an interactive role within the Department by sharing views, insights and information as to the performance of the Department as well as actions and initiatives to be taken;
• d- Assist in preparation of various documents such as report of the Secretary General, mission reports, memoranda, talking points, press releases, diplomatic notes and letters etc.;
• e- Take notes and prepares reports of the meetings of his/her Department or when required of other Departments;
• f- Participates in meetings, conferences, and various missions outside Jeddah as a note taker and deal with protocol and logistic aspects;
• g- Respond to requests for information from within the secretariat, member states, OIC institutions and elsewhere;
• h- Deal with and keep track of the incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Department;
• i- Act as the focal point of the Department for coordination of inter-departmental projects, reports, meeting and administrative, protocol and logistic issues;
• j- Prepare for and organize the meetings of the Department;
• k- Perform the function of executive secretary of the Department whenever necessary;
• l- Perform other functions as will be required by superiors.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

1. Dedication, efficiency, professional and personal integrity and sense of responsibility,
2. Ability to integrate in international, multi-linguistic and multicultural environment,
3. Demonstrated capacity to complete in-depth studies and research conclusions and sound analytical skills,
4. Excellent reporting and drafting capacity,
5. Ability to interact and function within a team spirit by establishing and maintaining effective working relationship and cooperation with colleagues,
6. Good computer skills,
7. Ability to work under pressure.
8. Demonstrated interest in issues related to the international affairs in general and the Islamic world in particular.
9. Strong desire to pursue a professional career at the OIC General Secretariat, personal and professional commitment to the missions and visions of the organization.

Education

University degree in: International Relations, Political Science, Diplomatic Studies, Middle East Studies, International Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Islamic Studies; Women and Family Studies, Women Development Studies. Master’s or doctorate degree is preferred.

Work Experience

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience gained preferably within the foreign services of the member states or at intergovernmental organizations.

Languages

Fluent, in at least two of the three official languages of the OIC, which are English, Arabic and French. Preferable to have knowledge of the 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 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.