CBRNE Officer

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 124,811 USD and 160,918 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Supervised by the health operations manager, under the overall guidance of the Incident Manager and Head of the WHO Country Office, and working closely with counterparts at the respective regional office and HQ, the incumbent will serve as the focal person for preparedness and response activities for CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives) events at the country level and will provide technical guidance to the MOH and partners. S/he will establish and maintain good collaboration with partners, and synergize with the WHO deployed staff, liaise with other units/teams within the country office, across the organization and partners for coordinating the implementation of the approved activities, ensuring alignment of purpose between headquarters and the respective regional office on matters related to CBRNE. S/he will also be responsible for reporting, performance assessment and evaluation of the planned activities, ensuring proper communication with partners and as appropriate.

The CBRNE officer will:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the CBRNE risks and lead hazards identification and risk assessments of the likely impact of CBRNE events to population health.

• Provide assessment, analyses and monitoring of CBRNE contamination needs (actual and anticipated), including planning for the impact of new risks and ensuring that older contexts and continuing needs are addressed.

• Lead training for national and local health authorities and health partners on first line response and clinical care in the event of CBRNE event to meet operational needs where necessary.

• Coordinate with the national and local health authorities to identify needs and gaps in capacity building in the existing national capacity building programme for CBRNE response.

• Maintain/establish positive working relationships with national and local counterparts as well as colleagues from other UN, INGO, and NGO agencies working in the Ukraine for the seamless implementation of joint projects, networking, information and resource sharing, and collaboration / strategy and addressing issues.

• Identify new allies, partners and entry points to ensure timely response to CBRNE events.

• Coordinate timely and quality reporting at all levels of the project cycle, including addressing any deviation from the anticipated project results.

• Develop and/or provide inputs to the strategic planning for the WHO Country Office, and other such reports, donor packages, briefings, and sitreps related to CBRNE.

• Any other duties as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Master’s degree in the life sciences (e.g., microbiology, virology, chemistry), health physics, veterinary, pharmacology, toxicology, epidemiology), or in CBRNE response/ management/ policy. Desirable: Previous training in CBRNE reconnaissance, sampling, decontamination, or having a previous operational experience in a CBRNE context (e.g., Ebola response, Chemical leak /chemical weapon use, Fukushima).

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years' work experience in CBRNE preparedness and response, ideally with some of this in humanitarian settings, and experience in training health organizations and health providers.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of at least one WHO official language (Ukrainian desirable).

• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills

• Excellent diplomatic skills when engaging with internal and external interlocutors

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work within and lead a team with respect of cultural diversity

• A demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels both internally and externally

• Strong representation, communication, and negotiation skills

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple activities

• Innovative, creative, and proactive with an analytical and solution-focused approach for achieving mission objectives

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make independent decisions as appropriate

• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively under pressure

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Working knowledge of Ukrainian.

Other Skills

Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2294 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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