The OPEC Fund’s Young Professional Development Program (YPDP) is a structured two-year program to prepare young professionals from the OPEC Fund’s member countries for a career in global development. OPEC is currently seeking applicants with a passion for and commitment to international development who demonstrate academic excellence and relevant professional experience.

What does the YPDP offer?

• training
• coaching
• Also, mentoring
• opportunities to experience different fields of work
• access to professional networks.
• In addition, the program equips young professionals with the skills and knowledge to meet the minimum requirements for an entry-level position with the OPEC Fund.
• opportunity to contribute to achieving the OPEC Fund’s vision of a world where sustainable development is a reality for all.
• moreover, on-the-job experience

After participants have successfully completed the two-year program, they may get an offer of a job at the OPEC Fund, based on their performance and the business need.

Eligibility

• OPEC Fund member country national
• 30 years of age or younger at the time of application
• Have obtained at least a Master’s degree from a reputable university
• Also has excellent academic performance
• Be fluent in English
• Proficiency in one or more languages is desirable
• Have a minimum of 3 years of work experience
• In addition, specialize in a field relevant to the OPEC Fund’s operations such as Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Law, Human Resources, and any other relevant discipline
• Ability to work in a global and culturally diverse institution
• An understanding of the OPEC Fund’s mandate
• Moreover, has the willingness to serve the OPEC Fund, if selected, for a minimum of two years upon completion of the Program

Application process

Successful applicants are chosen following a rigorous selection process. Those offered a place on the YPDP are expected to respond within two weeks.

To apply, candidates must submit:

• A YPDP online application form
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• An application essay
• Academic certificates and transcripts.

Important considerations

• ensure you meet the minimum eligibility criteria, outlined above
• upload the Application essay as well as transcripts under the “Additional documents” section of the application form;
• Also, submit a valid and current email address. Email at [email protected] with new contact details should they change during the application process;
• Answer all the questions in the application form
• In addition, ensure that your application essay adheres to the below guidelines.

Application essay

The OPEC Fund works in cooperation with developing country partners and the international donor community to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty in all disadvantaged regions of the world. It does this by providing financing to build essential infrastructure, strengthen social services and promote productivity, competitiveness and trade. The OPEC Fund’s work is people-centered, focusing on projects that meet basic needs – such as food, energy, infrastructure, employment (particularly relating to MSMEs), clean water and sanitation, healthcare, and education.

In fewer than 1,000 words, please write an original essay addressing (i) the potential of development actors such as the OPEC Fund to help developing countries overcome obstacles to social, environmental and economic progress, and (ii) how you would hope to contribute to development if you were selected to work for the OPEC Fund. You may focus on a region or set of countries and/or your area of expertise to formulate your essay.

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