Post Level : P-5
Vacancy Ref : E-INS/OPB/HOPB/F0242/P-5/40/07-14
Branch : Operations and Planning Branch
Division : Inspectorate Division
Date : 29 July 2014
Closing Date : 28 September 2014
This appointment is for a three-year duration with a six-month probationary period. The OPCW is a non-career organisation with limited staff tenure. The total length of service for Professional staff shall not exceed 7 years. The Director-General retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. Several vacancies may be filled.
Principal Functions
Under the supervision of the Director of the Inspectorate or a designated Mission Leader and in accordance with the OPCW Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity/Gender Equality, the incumbent supports the operational planning and on-site execution of OPCW inspections at a wide variety of industrial and military installations world-wide and performs the following duties:
Direct the system that plans, organises and manages the operational implementation of the world-wide Verification regime of the OPCW by:
• Directing, planning and implementing worldwide inspection activities through the Operations and Planning Branch staff, that is consistent with the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the verification regime determined with Verification Division.
• Leading and managing the Branch that consists of five functional groups being a 24/7 operations centre, a logistics section, a movements team, an equipment store and the mission planning co-ordinators section. This includes developing and implementing the annual budget for the Branch according to the principles of RBB.
• Manage relationships with Verification Division substantive officers and other relevant TS staff, to improve the effectiveness of the Inspection Planning process.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to other branches and divisions within the Secretariat in relation to inspection activities.
• Brief on the conduct of inspection activities for the Director-General and relevant Divisional Directors, develop and submit reports and documents related to the implementation of the inspection regime.
• Developing and implementing new policies and structural improvements on 24/7 support for worldwide inspection activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage the command and control system within the Inspectorate Division for investigations of alleged use of Chemical Weapons (IAU) and challenge inspections (CI).
Liaise with Member States National Authorities, Permanent Representatives to the OPCW, UN disarmament organisations, government departments, and companies on operational policy and development by:
• Initiating discussions with outside bodies on operational policies and programs; consulting with National Authorities, delegations, and embassies to pre-empt or solve operational concerns.
• Organise and chair meetings with the experts/representatives of State Parties on inspection related issues.
• Authorising inspection related correspondence to member states.
• Maintaining Convention mandated inspection-related data (Approved lists of Inspectors, Rejected Inspectors per Country, Points of Entry, Diplomatic Flight Clearance numbers, Radio Frequencies among others) and distributing to all member states.
Recommends and implements policies for the management of Inspector resources / time / activities by:
• Recommending and implementing policies on the effective and efficient use of Inspector Resources in conjunction with the Inspectorate Management Branch.
• Recommending and procuring new or replacement items of inspection equipment to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of Inspection Teams.
Performs other duties as required.
Requirements:
Knowledge and Skills:
• Advanced university degree preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management and Logistics. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience (minimum 12 years) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;
• A thorough knowledge of Operation/Command Centre management and practices;
• Excellent communication skills (spoken, written and presentation), including good negotiation skills, the ability to present and defend difficult positions to senior officials, and the ability to prepare reports and proposals on key issues affecting overall operational effectiveness of the Inspectorate Division and the Branch in particular;
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, delegate as required, and ensure timely delivery of results;
• Well-developed management and interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of CWC would be highly desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.
Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and provident fund deductions) in US$ and a post adjustment. The post adjustment (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances. The figure quoted on the right, is based on the July 2014 rate of 58.6%.
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With Dependants
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No Dependants
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Annual Salary $87,069 $80,887
Post Adjustment $51,022 $47,340
Total Salary $138,091 $128,227
Currency USD
CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO USE ONLY THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.
Interested applicants who are unable to submit an application online at www.opcw.org , due to technical problems, are requested to send an e- mail to Recruitment@opcw.org explaining the problem.
Only applications received before the closing date will be considered. Only applicants under serious consideration for a post will be contacted.
Applications from qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged.
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