The OPEC Fund Internship Program 2022 has an open application period. The OPEC Fund has an internship program that allows students from a variety of academic areas to gain experience working for a global organization.
About The Internship
The 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.
Interns are assigned to departments/units based on their interests and qualifications, as well as departmental needs. The Internship Program allows you to specialize in one or more of the following areas: public sector operations; private sector and trade finance operations; grants; financial operations; risk management; strategic planning and economic services; internal audit; human resources; administration; communication; legal services; and information technology.
Responsibilities
Work assignments undertaken by interns may include:
- Conducting research;
- Writing documents;
- Organizing information; and
- Assisting employees with their day-to-day work.
Eligibility Criteria
- We are looking for people between the ages of 19 to 25 and are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (having completed at least two years) or graduate program.
- Alternatively, applicants could be recent graduates, having graduated a maximum of one year before the application deadline.
Requisite Skills
- Candidate must be proficient in English. Knowledge of an additional language (e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic) is an asset;
- You should be a computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office);
- Applicant must be keenly interested in the work of the OPEC Fund;
- You should have the ability to demonstrate cultural awareness; and
- Must be able to demonstrate the OPEC Fund’s core values (Integrity, Empowerment, Excellence, Innovation, Community).
Required Documents
Candidates should include the following documents in their application:
- The 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 your cumulative GPA or equivalent
- A short statement in English (about 150-250 words) outlining your motivation for applying for this internship
How To Apply – OPEC Fund Internship Program 2022
Deadline: Ongoing
Due to a large volume of applications, the OPEC Fund will only enter into further correspondence with shortlisted candidates.
