Paralegal

Vacancy Number: 2322

**Department/Unit**:Legal Services / Private Sector - Legal

**Date of Issuance**: September 12, 2025

**Deadline of Applications**:October 11, 2025

**Required Languages**: English

**Contract Type**: Fixed Term Contract

**Grade**: Para Professional

**Job Category**: E

**Recruitment Status**: Local

**Contract Duration**: Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
- 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 Paralegal is responsible for supporting the private sector legal team in providing legal advice and services to the OPEC Fund’s stakeholders and conducting a variety of research and analytical work all in accordance with the institutional strategy and framework, to support the achievement of Private Sector’s long-term goals, strategic targets and annual objectives. The role will also serve as the Secretary to the Staff Appeals Committee (SAC) and in that capacity will report to the Chairperson of the SAC.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Legal drafting_
- Drafts legal instruments (including loan and grant agreements or equivalent), as well as amendments to legal instruments
- Research and analysis_
- Conducts legal research on a diverse range of policy and legal issues using varied research sources
- Presents findings/recommendations on policy issues and procedures; prepares background papers, written records of proceedings, memoranda summarizing documents, other legal source material, or equivalent
- Assists in drafting and reviewing draft documents, highlighting issues, inconsistencies, etc.
Participates in task/project teams as assigned required
- Serves as the project assistant for projects under the management of the private sector legal team
- Organizes project and departmental documents and records in accordance with appropriate standards and files in the appropriate document management system
- Handles tasks in absence of primary counsel with limited supervision
- Assists with portfolio management tasks (amendments, consents, waivers, cancellations)
- Assists with organizing team meetings, taking minutes and preparing reports related to various tasks
- Supports Private Sector legal counsels in the achievement of the Units goals
- Stakeholder management and engagement_
- Staff Appeals Committee (SAC) Support_
- Provides secretarial support to the Chairperson of the Staff Appeals Committee (SAC) in accordance with Chapter 3 of the HR Rules of Procedure, ensuring all procedural aspects are met in a timely and effective manner
- Manages appeal documentation, verifies compliance with applicable rules, and maintains confidential electronic case files
Advises appellants and SAC members on procedures, coordinates meetings and hearings, and facilitates administrative arrangements
- Drafts summaries and reports of appeal cases, prepares SAC recommendations, and supports communication among involved parties
Organizes training for SAC members and oversees the election process for staff-elected committee members

Carries out other tasks assigned by the Director, Private Sector-Legal that are related to the job functions.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Master’s degree in law or; Bachelor’s degree in law with an additional two years of experience
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant professional experience, with a (Master’s degree) or four (4) years (with a Bachelor’s degree)
- A minimum of one (1) year at an international development finance institution is highly desirable
- Experience in human resources management, with a focus on employee relations is an added advantage
- Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage

**Competencies**
- ** Subject Matter Knowledge -**The in-depth understanding and expertise in specific fields relevant to the OPEC Fund's operations and the individual's role.
- ** Collaboration and Teamwork -**The ability to effectively work with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to achieve shared goals.
- ** Communication**:

- The ability to relay ideas, information and messages effectively and succinctly to a variety of audiences.
- ** Decision making -**The ability to analyze information comprehensively to make well-informed decisions; assess both immediate and long-term ramifications.
- ** Sense of Responsibility** - The ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability in tasks and outcomes; uphold reliability and commitment to fulfilling responsibilities.