The OPEC Fund offers an Internship Program enabling students from diverse academic backgrounds to experience work with an international organization.
Interns are assigned to different departments/units depending on their interests and qualifications, and according to departmental needs.
The Internship Program offers opportunities to focus on one or more of the following: public sector operations; private sector and trade finance operations; financial operations; risk management; strategic planning and economic services; internal audit; human resources; administration; communication; legal services; and information technology.
The OPEC Fund for International Development Internship Program runs for between three and six months and is designed to:
- Provide a framework to support students assigned to any OPEC Fund department so that the focus remains on enriching the student’s experience;
- Provide an immersive experience so that students gain practical experience of working for an international organization; and
- Provide the opportunity for students to understand the OPEC Fund’s vision, mission and related values.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the OPEC Fund Internship Program, applicants must be:
- Applicants must be between 19 to 25 years of age and enrolled in an undergraduate program (having completed at least two years) or graduate program.
- Alternatively, applicants may be recent graduates, having graduated a maximum of one year before the application deadline.
- Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French, German or Spanish is an added advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Keenly interested in the work of the OPEC Fund.
- Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Ability to demonstrate the OPEC Fund’s core values (Integrity, Empowerment, Excellence, Innovation, Community).
Benefits
- Conducting research;
- Writing documents;
- Organizing information; and
- Assisting employees with their day-to-day work.
Required Documents
To apply for the OPEC Fund internship program, the following documents must be submitted:
- An Online Application Form;
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- A copy of their university diploma or equivalent, or an original letter of confirmation from a university/school certifying the applicant is/was an undergraduate student;
- A copy of their most recent university transcripts, showing the cumulative GPA or equivalent; and
- A short statement in English (about 150-250 words) outlining their motivation for applying.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed to the application page.
Due to a large volume of applications, the OPEC Fund will only enter into further correspondence with shortlisted candidates. Please keep in mind:
- All applications must be in English;
- Please upload the statement and transcripts under the ‘Additional documents’ section of the application form; and
- Please answer all the questions on the application form.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
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