The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: OPEC Fund for International Development

January 26, 2026

Job Posting: OPEC Fund for International Development

The intergovernmental development bank of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has issued a Request for Expression of Interest for consultant Ombuds services. The new position will serve about 250 OPEC Fund employees for eight days a month for an initial one-year term. Although services will be provided remotely, travel to OPEC headquarters in Vienna is required. The work is anticipated to start in April 2026.

Applicants should have an advanced university degree; 10-15 years of professional experience; certification as Ombuds or mediator or formal training in mediation, ADR, or facilitation; and familiarity with IOA standards. The application window opened on January 19, 2026, and closes on January 28. (OPEC REOI for Ombuds Services.)

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January 26, 2026

Job Posting: OPEC Fund for International Development

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