IEF Secretary General

The International Energy Forum (IEF) is an intergovernmental arrangement that serves as a neutral facilitator of informal, open, informed and continuing global energy dialogue among its membership of energy producing and energy consuming States, including transit States.

The Executive Board of the IEF intends to elect a new Secretary General who is due to take office as of 1 August 2020.

Objective of the position

The Secretary General is the chief executive of the Forum and is afforded the independence and authority necessary to conduct the affairs of the Forum in furtherance of its objectives and functions as provided in the Charter. He/she heads and manages the IEF Secretariat based in Riyadh, acts as Secretary to the Executive Board and is accountable to the Executive Board. The Secretary General strengthens the IEF position as the global venue for energy dialogue by reinforcing its role as a neutral platform that enhances producer-consumer collaboration to deepen market insight, strengthen policy cohesion, and cope with energy market uncertainties.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Prepare the biennial Program of Work of the Secretariat to promote and implement the objectives of the Charter and such guiding policies and priorities as may have been set forth by the Ministerial Meetings
• Direct the work of the Secretariat and ensure that the biennial Program of Work is prepared and delivered in a timely and efficient manner
• Serve as the Secretary of the meetings of the Executive Board
• Serve the Executive Board and provides its Members with information concerning the on-going activities of the Secretariat and any other information relevant to the work of the Executive Board or requested by the Executive Board
• Maintain liaison with Members of the Forum, organizations and energy-related industries on matters concerning the international energy markets
• Seek and receive suggestions from representatives of Members of the Forum, organizations and industry participants in the Forum regarding the activities of the Forum
• Ensure efficient management of human and financial resources
• Commission consultants when necessary to advise on special matters related to the work of the Forum or conduct expert studies when such work cannot be undertaken by the Secretariat
• Inform Members of the Forum of their share of contribution to the annual budget of the Secretariat in accordance with the scale of budgetary contributions in the Annex to the Charter and report thereon to the Executive Board on a regular basis
• Prepare draft budget and other financial reports of the Secretariat for the consideration and approval of the Executive Board

Key Requirements

I. Degree & Experience:

• A Master degree from a recognized university in Law, Economics, Science, Engineering or Business Administration.
• Extensive substantive experience in a leadership capacity in public administration and/or the private sector. The candidate should bring knowledge and understanding of issues related to the world oil and gas markets, the energy industry, and energy policy and technology developments in general.
• Significant exposure and substantial work experience in one or more of the following: international energy policy, international energy programs, and the oil and gas industry

II. Skills & Abilities:

• English is the official language of the IEF. The candidate must be able to speak English fluently and write in English to a high standard to communicate effectively with the media, to organize and conduct meetings and conferences, and to present on the activities of the Secretariat and the IEF. Fluency in other languages is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Have first class communication skills to carry and expand a wide network of high-level contacts and relations, including the ability to build partnerships and work with other stakeholders on the world energy scene.
• Able to work effectively in a multinational and multicultural environment and quickly establish a constructive rapport with counterparts across the globe.
• Demonstrate leadership and engage effectively on the international stage with leaders of government and the energy industry in promoting and developing the IEF mission and objectives. This includes the ability to produce and present clearly and concisely on complex matters to a diverse range of audiences.
• Possess strong organizational and managerial skills to take a hands-on approach and develop the potential of a lean and high-profile organization including the ability to: a) innovate and modernize the program of work to ensure that the IEF meets existing and evolving challenges, b) think strategically, analyse information and make sound judgments and c) give clear direction to engage and motivate employees.

Terms of Contract:

• Full time position for a 4 year term
• Position open to IEF Member Country Nationals
• Competitive package of salary and benefits commensurate with the standing of the position

Application Procedure:

To apply for this position, please apply below by 8 November 2019 with:

• A detailed curriculum vitae addressing the elements of the job description and explaining which aspects of the key requirements of the job description are met.
• A written statement of no more than 2000 words describing your vision of the mission of the IEF Secretariat, its operation, future developments and leadership. 
• Letters of support from your government (optional)
• References to articles or books published by you, membership in professional societies, details of important conferences you have participated in

Short-listed candidates will be invited to the Secretariat for a 20-minute presentation and will be interviewed by the Executive Board. Short-listed candidates will be subject to a background check.