Location: Vienna, Austria
Vacancy Number: 2441. Department/Unit: Corporate Services Department / Human Resources (HR) Unit. Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal). Grade: F. Job Category: Professional. Recruitment Status: International / Local — the recruitment modality for professional positions 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, nationals from OPEC Fund member countries (Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Venezuela) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Profile: The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the recruitment process and delivery of a major part of the institution's attracting, sourcing, selecting and hiring of top talent activities, in line with the existing HR strategy and policies and the OPEC Fund objectives, to ensure that the OPEC Fund meets business requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment — Leads analysis of business needs and labor market developments; coordinates with departments to identify staffing needs and selection criteria; reviews job descriptions in collaboration with the hiring team and manages the interview process; uses standardized screening techniques to assess the skills, qualifications and experience of potential candidates; works closely with management on diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure equity in hiring practices; focuses on employer branding to ensure the OPEC Fund is recognized as an Employer of Choice.
Onboarding — Ensures proper onboarding for new hires and completes the necessary administrative work promptly and accurately.
Candidate pipeline — Uses diverse methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events and job fairs; sources potential candidates through online channels; monitors and reviews quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.
Stakeholder management and engagement — Fosters long-term relationships with past applicants and conducts screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews; coordinates with stakeholders to incorporate all metrics into talent acquisition systems. Carries out other tasks assigned by the HR Director and Head, HR Business Operations and Talent Intelligence.
Qualifications and Experience: Master's degree in Business Administration/Human Resource Management or related studies is required. Minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience is required; experience from an international development institution is preferable (2–3 years). Fluent in English; a good working knowledge of Arabic, German, Spanish or French is an added advantage.
Competencies: Collaboration and Teamwork; Effective Communication; Results-Orientation; Learning Agility and Adaptability; Stakeholder and Impact Focus; Accountability.
Closing date: 2026-09-12
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the OPEC Fund careers portal: https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?career_company=opecfundfo&lang=en_US&company=opecfundfo&site=&loginFlowRequired=true (Vacancy Number: 2441). Deadline of Applications: September 12, 2026.