Head, Accountability Mechanism

Company: The OPEC Fund for International Development

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Risk Management / Accountability Mechanism

October 16, 2026

November 16, 2026

Fixed Term Contract

H1

Management

International / Local

Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

*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.

While 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.

Job Profile:

The Head Accountability Mechanism is accountable to establish and lead the OPEC Fund’s independent accountability mechanism for project-affected people to raise concerns and seek remedy in relation to OPEC Fund–financed operations. The Accountability Mechanism Unit will operate with two complementary functions(i) dispute resolution/problem-solving and (ii) compliance review/investigation—consistent with good practice across multilateral development banks (MDBs). The role ensures independence, accessibility, transparency, and learning from cases to strengthen development outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic & Governance:

• Design and operationalize the OPEC Fund’s Independent Accountability Mechanism (policy, procedures, case registry, guidance and templates), aligning with MDB good practice for independence, transparency, accessibility and effectiveness while at the same time ensuring that the proposed mechanism is fit for purpose, considering the characteristics of the OPEC Fund.
• Propose governance arrangements that safeguard independence (e.g., reporting lines; robust conflict-of-interest rules; public disclosure in line with institutional access-to-information policies).
• Establish annual workplans, budgets, KPIs and publication schedules (complaints registry, annual report, lessons-learned notes).
• Accountable for safeguarding the credibility and effectiveness of the OPEC Fund's Accountability Mechanism and for ensuring that lessons learned from cases contribute to institutional learning, risk management and continuous improvement

Compliance Review Function:

• Oversee screening and eligibility determinations; manage impartial investigations into alleged noncompliance with OPEC Fund environmental and social requirements and relevant operational policies.
• Issue evidence-based findings and recommendations; work with Management on time-bound Management Action Plans and verify their implementation.
• Produce high-quality reports to related oversight body.

Dispute Resolution / Problem-Solving Function:

• Provide a voluntary, independent forum for parties to reach agreements using mediation, facilitation, joint fact-finding and other tools; ensure time-bound processes.
• Monitor agreement implementation and publish outcomes consistent with access-to-information commitments.

Accessibility, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build accessible intake channels (single point of entry, multi-language materials, remote and in-country outreach
• Conduct proactive outreach to stakeholders’ staff to explain mandate and processes; deliver training on grievance handling and remedy.
• Represent the Accountability Mechanism in engagements with governments, borrowers, project-affected communities, civil society organizations, multilateral development banks and international partners.
• Maintain a public case registry and user-friendly guidance on how to file complaints.

Perform other related tasks assigned by the Chief Risk Officer.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in law, public policy/administration, social sciences, environmental management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including senior leadership in an Independent Accountability Mechanism at a multilateral/bilateral development institution, comparable oversight/grievance mechanism; proven track record in both compliance investigations and dispute resolution/mediation.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a AAA-rated Multilateral Development Bank, particularly in accountability mechanisms, E&S saf