Permanent Observer at OIC Mission to the European Union

OIC Mission to the European Union

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  25 July 2015

JOB TITLE	Permanent Observer
AREA OF ACTIVITY	OIC Mission to the European Union
DUTY STATION	Brussels
CATEGORY/ GRADE	Director General (DG)
REMUNERATION	Basic salary US$5500 in addition to other allowances and payments as stated in the OIC Personnel Regulations

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs the Permanent Observer shall assume his duties and supervise the staff of the OIC Mission to the European Union in Brussels.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop guidelines, policies and plans for the administrating of the staff and office.
• Develops political vision statement and strategies to frame studies on political relations with the European Union. 
• Analyzes, from a political standpoint, the feedback and comments of Member States of the European Union and their impact on the OIC and its plans and programs of action.
• Supervising the preparation of various documents such as reports of the Mission, memoranda, talking points, press releases, diplomatic notes and letters, etc. which may be requested by the headquarters. 
• Submits progress reports regarding his area of activity for Ministerial meetings, Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), OIC Summit, and other conferences.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of events on International developments in general, and the agenda and activities of the European Union system in particular
• Develop action-oriented partnerships with international institutions and universities, NGOs and media organs based in Brussels in order to highlight and support the new vision and activities of the OIC.
• Partakes in the formulation of plans and ideas to steer the Member States in unifying their responses and positions pertaining to issues facing the Member States with the states of the European Union.
• Has the ability to present the political vision of the OIC to promote its goals in the context of drafting treaties and memoranda of understanding between the General Secretariat and the European Union.  
• Play an interactive role vis-à-vis the OIC Ambassadorial Group and its experts in Brussels by sharing views, insights and information as to the performance of the OIC as well as actions and initiatives to be taken by the OIC. 
• Discharges any other work assignments as requested by the Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General. 

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Discharges any other work assignments as requested by the Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General. 
• Ability to successfully represent the OIC in every manner 
• Dedication, efficiency, professional and personal integrity and sense of responsibility, 
• Ability to integrate in international, multi-linguistic and multicultural environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and research conclusions, 
• Sound analytical skills, good planning and organizational skills, 
• Strong reporting and drafting ability, proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate orally in an articulate manner, 
• Ability to interact and function within a team spirit by establishing and maintaining effective working relationship and cooperation with colleagues, 
• Good computer skills, 
• Demonstrated interest in issues related to the international affairs in general and the Islamic world, Islamic Culture and United Nations system in particular, 
• Strong desire and commitment to pursue a professional career at the OIC and personal and professional commitment to the missions and visions of the organization and to serve the causes of the Muslim World.

EDUCATION
Masters degree in political science, international relations and diplomacy, peace studies, developmental studies, international economics, international law or related fields. Ph.D. degree will be an added advantage.

WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 18 years of experience in a Director or Director General position in an international organization or in a related profession.

LANGUAGES
Fluent, in at least two of the three official languages of the OIC; Arabic, English and French, with the submission of an evidence (proficiency Certificate) for the mastery of two languages; preferable to have some knowledge of third language. 

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.

GENERAL TERMS

• Ensure the availability of the fundamental personal information e.g. date of birth, country of residence, marital status with the number of children, …
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applıcatıons receıved after the deadlıne will not be accepted.

Please send your C.V. with a cover letter to

Cabinet of the Secretary General
OIC General Secretariat
P.O. Box 178, Jeddah 21411,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fax: +966(12)6512288
Email: vacancy@oic-oci.org

Note: After the expiration of the deadline given for the submission of applications the General Secretariat will only contact the shortlisted candidates for further actions.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.