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Below, are the details on OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Young Professional Development Program 2023 for emerging young Leaders application form, requirements, eligibility,\u00a0 qualifications needed, application guidelines, application deadline, how to apply, closing date, and other opportunities links for South Africans is published here on Southafricaportal.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong> as well as on the official website\/application portal.<\/p>\n
The OPEC Fund application details<\/strong> have been published here. All Eligible and Interested applicants may apply online for this opportunity before the application deadline-closing date.<\/p>\n
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The OPEC Fund\u2019s Young Professional Development Program (YPDP)<\/strong>is a structured two-year program designed to prepare young professionals from the OPEC Fund\u2019s member countries for a career in global development. We are currently seeking applicants with a passion for and commitment to international development who demonstrate academic excellence and relevant professional experience. We especially want to hear from those with the drive and ambition to help developing countries address their most pressing challenges in the quest for social, environmental and economic progress.<\/p>\n
Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n
To be selected for the YPDP program, applicants must:<\/p>\n
Benefits<\/p>\n
In short, the YPDP offers training, coaching and mentoring, the opportunity to experience different departments and access to professional networks. The program equips young professionals with the skills and knowledge to meet the minimum requirements for an entry-level position with the OPEC Fund.<\/p>\n
The YPDP will enable young professionals to develop an appreciation of how different departments\/units contribute to the OPEC Fund\u2019s overall strategic and operational goals. Under the structured talent management program, participants will have the opportunity to contribute to achieving the OPEC Fund\u2019s vision of a world where sustainable development is a reality for all.<\/p>\n
YPDP participants spend at least 50 percent of the program in a \u2018home\u2019 departement \/ unit and rotate to other departements for the remainde of their time. This enables participants to broaden their experience and benefit from differing coaching and mentoring styles, while building their professional network.<\/p>\n
After participants have successfully completed the two-year program, they may be offered a job at the OPEC Fund, based on their performance and their business need.<\/p>\n
Application process<\/strong><\/p>\n
To apply, candidates must submit:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Important considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n
Application essay<\/strong><\/p>\n
The OPEC Fund works in cooperation with developing country partners and the international donor community to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty in all disadvantaged regions of the world. It does this by providing financing to build essential infrastructure, strengthen social services and promote productivity, competitiveness and trade. The OPEC Fund\u2019s work is people-centered, focusing on projects that meet basic needs \u2013 such as food, energy, infrastructure, employment (particularly relating to MSMEs), clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education.<\/p>\n
In fewer than 1,000 words, please write an original essay addressing (i) the potential of development actors such as the OPEC Fund to help developing countries overcome obstacles to social, environmental and economic progress, and (ii) how you would hope to contribute to development if you were selected to work for the OPEC Fund. You may focus on a region or set of countries and\/or your area of expertise to formulate your essay.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Please remember, the OPEC Fund will only consider applications from candidates who meet the above criteria and submit an official online application before the deadline of September 21, 2020.<\/p>\n
Also, please note that we will only reach out to short-listed candidates.<\/p>\n
For More Information:<\/p>\n
Visit the Official Webpage of the OPEC Fund\u2019s Young Professional Development Program 2023<\/a><\/p>\n
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