{"schemaVersion":3,"releaseId":"rel_20261112_4dbdfd3e72c2","builtAt":"2026-11-12T03:18:38.218Z","canonicalUrl":"https://www.diplomatic.careers/jobs/opec-fund-talent-acquisition-specialist-vienna-1366726357","job":{"slug":"opec-fund-talent-acquisition-specialist-vienna-1366726357","title":"Talent Acquisition Specialist","state":"open","publishedAt":"2026-07-19T01:43:22.298Z","updatedAt":"2026-11-11T08:30:32.266Z","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-11-11T05:07:28.943Z","sourceUrl":"https://careers.opecfund.org/job/Talent-Acquisition-Specialist/1366726357/","sourceName":"OPEC Fund Careers","applicationUrl":"https://careers.opecfund.org/talentcommunity/apply/1366726357/?locale=en_US","workModes":["on-site"],"grades":["F"],"gradeKey":"f","careerLevel":"l4","professionalFunction":"human_resources","subjectArea":null,"requiredLanguages":["English"],"requiredLanguagesOneOf":[],"citizenshipEligibility":"open","degreeLevel":"master","yearsExperienceMin":7,"positionsCount":1,"internationallyRecruited":true,"summary":"The role leads major talent acquisition activities to help the OPEC Fund attract, select, and hire talent aligned with its business requirements.","sourceDescription":"Department/Unit:\n\nDate of Issuance:\n\nDeadline of Applications:\n\nRequired Languages:\n\nContract Type:\n\nGrade:\n\nJob Category:\n\nRecruitment Status:\n\nContract Duration:\n\nCorporate Services Department / Human Resources (HR) Unit\n\nNovember 10, 2026\n\nDecember 1, 2026\n\nEnglish\n\nFixed Term Contract\n\nF\n\nProfessional\n\nInternational / Local**\n\nTwo-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.\n\n*Please note that the recruitment modality for professional positions (international or local) 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.\n\nWhile all nationalities are eligible for this role, 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.\n\nJob Profile\n\nThe 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.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities\n\nRecruitment\n\n•\nLeads analysis of business needs and labor market developments.\n\n•\nCoordinates with departments to identify staffing needs and selection criteria.\n\n•\nReview job descriptions in collaboration with the hiring team and manages the interview process.\n\n•\nUses standardized screening techniques to assess the skills, qualifications and experience of potential candidates.\n\n•\nWorks closely with management on diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure equity in hiring practices.\n\n•\nFocuses on employer branding to ensure that the OPEC Fund is recognized as an Employer of Choice.\n\nOnboarding\n\n•\nEnsures proper on-boarding for new hires and completes the necessary administrative work promptly and accurately.\n\nCandidate pipeline\n\n•\nUses diverse methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events and job fairs.\n\n•\nSources potential candidates through online channels (i.e., professional networks and social platforms).\n\n•\nMonitors and reviews quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.\n\nStakeholder management and engagement\n\n•\nFosters long-term relationships with past applicants and conducts screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews with potential candidates.\n\n•\nCoordinates with stakeholders to incorporate all metrics into all talent acquisition systems.\n\nCarries out other tasks assigned by the HR Director and Head, HR Business Operations and Talent Intelligence\n\nQualifications and Experience\n\n•\nMaster’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resource Management or related studies is required.\n\n•\nMinimum of 7 years relevant professional experience is required. Experience from an international development institution is preferable (2 – 3 years).\n\n•\nFluent in English. A good working knowledge of Arabic, German, Spanish, or French is an added advantage.\n\nCompetencies:\n\n• Collaboration and Teamwork - Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders (internal and external), and partners from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to achieve shared goals.\n\n• Effective Communication - Ability to articulate ideas and information clearly and persuasively across various channels and audiences, integrate communication best practices, and ensure messages are tailored, culturally sensitive, and impactful, promoting active listening and feedback mechanisms.\n\n• Results-Orientation - Ability to effectively achieve results through proactive ownership, decisive action and strategic planning. ensuring goals are met within specified timeframes and in alignment with OPEC Fund’s strategic direction\n\n• Learning Agility and Adaptability - Ability to swiftly learn, unlearn, and adapt to changing circumstances and emerging challenges, with a commitment to continual growth through embracing new ideas, technologies, updating functional expertise, and facilitating organizational resilience\n\n• Stakeholder and Impact Focus - Ability to prioritize and address the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders to achieve sustainable impact through stakeholder mapping, ensuring effective relationship management, transparent and timely communication, and aligning their contributions with OPEC Fund’s mission to deliver long-term, positive outcomes\n\n• Accountability - Ability to take responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and their outcomes, demonstrating integrity and reliability, adhering to established internal controls, setting clear expectations, and maintaining a high standard of ethical behavior.","description":["The role leads major talent acquisition activities to help the OPEC Fund attract, select, and hire talent aligned with its business requirements."],"responsibilities":["Lead recruitment analysis, sourcing, selection, interviews, and hiring coordination with departments and management.","Manage onboarding activities and complete required administrative work for new hires accurately and promptly.","Build candidate pipelines and stakeholder relationships while maintaining talent acquisition metrics and hiring needs reviews."],"requirements":[],"applicationInstructions":[],"engagementType":"staff","datePosted":"2026-11-11","applicationDeadline":"2026-12-01","locations":[{"label":"Vienna, Austria","city":"Vienna","country":"Austria","countryCode":"AT","remote":false}]},"organization":{"slug":"opec-fund","name":"OPEC Fund for International Development","shortName":"OPEC Fund","websiteUrl":"https://opecfund.org/","careersUrl":"https://careers.opecfund.org/"},"filters":[{"field":"organization","value":"opec-fund","label":"OPEC Fund"},{"field":"city","value":"vienna","label":"Vienna"},{"field":"country","value":"austria","label":"Austria"},{"field":"area","value":"human-resources","label":"Human resources"},{"field":"level","value":"l4","label":"P4 Senior professional"},{"field":"engagement","value":"staff","label":"Staff"},{"field":"education","value":"master","label":"Master's degree"},{"field":"experience","value":"7","label":"7+ years"},{"field":"language","value":"english","label":"English"},{"field":"citizenship","value":"open","label":"Open to all nationalities"},{"field":"mode","value":"on-site","label":"On-site"}],"eligibilityGuide":null,"salaryBand":null,"organizationBenefits":[{"title":"Education grant","summary":"Education and dependency allowances","details":["Eligible employees may receive dependency and education allowances under the OPEC Fund compensation package."],"sourceUrl":"https://careers.opecfund.org/","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T03:50:18.796Z","scope":"organization-wide"},{"title":"Health insurance","summary":"Medical and insurance coverage","details":["Eligible employees receive comprehensive medical and insurance coverage."],"sourceUrl":"https://careers.opecfund.org/","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T03:50:18.796Z","scope":"organization-wide"},{"title":"Home leave","summary":"Periodic home-leave travel","details":["Eligible internationally recruited staff and their families may receive periodic home-leave travel."],"sourceUrl":"https://careers.opecfund.org/","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T03:50:18.796Z","scope":"organization-wide"},{"title":"Income tax exemption","summary":"Tax-free salary","details":["The OPEC Fund states that salaries are tax free because of its status as an international organization."],"sourceUrl":"https://careers.opecfund.org/","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T03:50:18.796Z","scope":"organization-wide"},{"title":"Other","summary":"Housing support and paid leave","details":["Eligible employees may receive a housing allowance and 30 days of annual leave. 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