Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Senior Associate

Senior Medical & Health Environment

Overview

Ensure occupational health and safety compliance

You have:

• A diploma from a recognized institution preferably in Safety Management, Engineering or other relevant field is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in occupational health and safety is required in the construction sector.
• At least 5 years of experience working on infrastructure projects;
• Fluency in English is required.
• Certificate in occupational health and safety is desired.

Contract

This is a LICA-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA-7 contracts.

Background Information - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

UNOPS in Sri Lanka is based in Colombo and is responsible for helping the Government of Sri Lanka and partner organizations deliver social and economic rehabilitation in areas affected by the 2004 tsunami and decades of armed conflict. UNOPS in Sri Lanka helps partners achieve their project goals in sectors including physical infrastructure, the environment and poverty mitigation.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS has signed an MOU with an intergovernmental organization called SACEP (South Asia Cooperative Environment Program). SACEP is implementing the World Bank (WB)-funded Plastic free Rivers & Seas for South Asia (PLEASE) Project in South Asia. In accordance with the Agreement, UNOPS should provide implementation support and advice to SACEP in implementing the (PLEASE). In particular, UNOPS is expected to assist the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in implementing a Regional Competitive Block Grant (RBG) under Component 1 of PLEASE.

The Health and Safety (H&S) Officer will report directly to the Project Manager and will support full coordination with the project Engineer and other project team members. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the main duties of the H&S Officer is to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines and to provide support on measures needed in order to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations in the (Construction of South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) Headquarters Building, Colombo). The H&S Officer contributes to safeguard and establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety in all the phases of the project & maintain mandatory reporting in the UNOPS enterprise system. The H&S Officer’s work shall focus on prevention of accidents and to be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.

Functional Responsibilities

2.1 Technical tasks:

• Provide guidance on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures under the guidance of project manager/engineer
• Initiate and organize OHS training for UNOPS project team with the oversight from project manager/engineer. Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Check and stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and assist in investigating incidents to determine the cause.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
• Support the PM to ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health. Assist in ensuring that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated. Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the contractor meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting
• Assist the office in ensuring that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, safety inspections, risk assessments, lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and safety issues.
• Support the Project Manager in the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.
• Ensure full and accurate health and safety training records are documented.
• Assist in establishing a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.
• Provide support in establishing a structured programme of health & safety training for project staff.
• Liaise with external health & safety (contractor H&S) in the provision of training for health and safety services.
• Support the Project manager to organise & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.
• Provide regular assigned reports to the Project Manager on relevant health and safety activities.
• Participate in monthly project team meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters.
• Ensure all precautionary signs are installed in proper areas.
• Maintain Site Safety inspection register

• Under the oversight of the project manager, maintain online reporting platforms in UNOPS for H&S up to date.

  2.2 Administrative tasks:- Support the Project Manager in raising awareness on Health and Safety Issues within teams.

• Perform any other support tasks relevant to Health and Safety when required.

2.3 Monitoring and Project Controls:

• Active participation in weekly site progress meetings.
• Provide needed assistance/ training on Health and Safety under the project managers guidance.
• Assist in Implementing UNOPS guidance on IOSH or health and safety standards and procedures to be implemented by all project team members.
• Prepare a monthly report on issues faced and criteria used to avoid such accidents in the future.
• Regular field inspection to make sure all field staff are taking the health and safety measures into consideration.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• A diploma from a recognized institution preferably in Safety Management, Engineering or other relevant field is required.
• National Certificate in technology in engineering or relevant field with 5 years of construction experience may be accepted in lieu.
• Certificate in occupational health and safety is desired.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in occupational health and safety is required in the construction sector.
• At least 5 years of experience working on infrastructure projects;
• Experience with the design or implementation of environmental safeguards tools is desirable;
• Experience in Health, Safety & Environment management is an asset;
• Experience working in an infrastructure project or site management capacity in UNOPS, a UN organization or a similar international organization would be considered a strong asset.

Language requirement:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of a local language is highly desirable.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: ICA

Contract level: Local ICA Support as LICA 6

Contract duration: Full-time open-ended position

More information on retainer contracts:

• A retainer ICA does not accord any exclusivity to the Individual Contractor with respect to the Services listed in the job description. UNOPS shall have no limitation on its right to obtain Services of the same kind from any other source at any time.
• A retainer Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor may be required intermittently.
• A retainer ICA will specify a unit price (e.g. amount per day actually worked). For budgetary purposes, a monetary limit will be specified at the time the ICA is awarded and issued.
• UNOPS shall have no obligation to obtain any minimum quantity of Services from the Individual Contractor during the duration of the retainer ICA.
• Payment will be made only after completion of work (if any) or reaching agreed milestones.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

• This position is open to Sri Lankan Nationals ONLY.
• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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