Department/Unit: Private Sector Operations / Business Development 

Date of Issuance: February 23, 2026

Deadline of Applications: March 22, 2026

Required Languages: English 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 

Grade: Professional 

Job Category: F 

Recruitment Status: International / Local**

Contract Duration: Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

*Please note that the recruitment modality for professional positions (international or local) will be determined in line with the OPEC Fund’s policies and procedures, and based on the candidate’s nationality and residency status at the time of appointment.

While all nationalities are eligible for this role, nationals from the Member Countries of the OPEC Fund for International Development are strongly encouraged to apply. The Member Countries are: Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.

Job Profile

The incumbent plays a pivotal role, in OPEC Fund’s Private Sector Operations (PRIV), in identifying and evaluating investment opportunities in accordance with OPEC Fund’s strategies, policies and procedures. The Investment Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with partners and for the origination, project screening, due diligence and presentation of new credit, guarantee and investment approvals for credit committee recommendation and Governing Board approval.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Business Development

• Establishes and maintains relationships with partners including sponsors, MDBs/DFIs and commercial banks
• Establishes and maintains regular contact with existing partners in order to develop pipeline for current and future years
• Conducts business development missions to identify and qualify potential partners
• Stays abreast of country, sectoral, market and business developments/new projects
• Assists the Director, Business Development in preparing marketing plans to improve business development capabilities and identify new opportunities for the OPEC Fund to increase the level of business origination

Transaction Appraisal

• Conducts thorough appraisal/due diligence of new projects under consideration with a focus on financial institutions, trade finance and/or infrastructure projects
• Reviews and assesses all aspects of new projects (including financial viability, creditworthiness, development effectiveness, ESG, KYC and other internal requirements)

Stakeholder management and engagement

• Represents the institution at conferences, meetings, symposia, and other external events
• Ensures proper communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders

Carries out other tasks that are related to the job function, assigned by the Director, Business Development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or closely related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, of which at least three (3) years should have been obtained within the Private Sector department of a major international development finance institution and/or within a banking environment (including commercial or investment banking)
• Experience in investment transactions, with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and executing investments
• Demonstrated quantitative, qualitative, financial analysis and financial modelling skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify opportunities and drive business growth
• Sound financial analytical writing skills with focus on detail
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies

• Collaboration and Teamwork - Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders (internal and external), and partners from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Effective Communication - Ability to articulate ideas and information clearly and persuasively across various channels and audiences, integrate communication best practices, and ensure messages are tailored, culturally sensitive, and impactful, promoting active listening and feedback mechanisms.
• Results-Orientation - Ability to effectively achieve results through proactive ownership, decisive action and strategic planning. ensuring goals are met within specified timeframes and in alignment with OPEC Fund’s strategic direction
• Learning Agility and Adaptability - Ability to swiftly learn, unlearn, and adapt to changing circumstances and emerging challenges, with a commitment to continual growth through embracing new ideas, technologies, updating functional expertise, and facilitating organizational resilience
• Stakeholder and Impact Focus - Ability to prioritize and address the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders to achieve sustainable impact through stakeholder mapping, ensuring effective relationship management, transparent and timely communication, and aligning their contributions with OPEC Fund’s mission to deliver long-term, positive outcomes
• Accountability - Ability to take responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and their outcomes, demonstrating integrity and reliability, adhering to established internal controls, setting clear expectations, and maintaining a high standard of ethical behavior.