Background
Office Description
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP endeavors to help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress. UNDP personnel are united by a common purpose: to help countries and communities across the world; and pursue peaceful, prosperous lives, lived in harmony with the planet.
Within BMS/OHR, the People Performance Unit (PPU) exists to provide substantive leadership to the development and implementation of the UNDP-wide approaches and strategies aimed at creating a positive employee experience and maintaining a safe, respectful and enabling working environment that enables personnel engagement, productivity and performance. More specifically, the team leads and provides advice on matters related to employee experience and engagement, staff relations and respect in the workplace, duty of care with a focus on health and well-being, dealing with sexual misconduct in the workplace, and individual performance management and its linkages with the broader organizational performance.
To increase its capacity in the implementation of the OHSW strategy, UNDP is looking for an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist.
Scope of Work
In consultation with UN Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH), UNDP’s General Operations, Security Office and OHS Bureau Focal points, coordinate the further implementation of the UNDP corporate OHS Management system in Regional and Central Bureaus, Independent Offices and Country Offices as per the UN Chief Executives Board (CEB)/ High-Level Committee on Management (HLCM) “OSH Framework” and UN Secretary General’s bulletin on “OHS Risk Management”. Participate in the UNDP OHS meetings and UN/HLCM/OSH Forum meetings. Deliver OHS briefing to UNDP OHS Focal Points, OHS personnel and UNDP stakeholders. Organize OHS promotional events and informative campaigns including coordinating with other UN-system Organizations operating in Country Offices to organize and hold joint OHS events, training programmes, webinars. Provide OHS technical operational support to OHS Focal Points and recommend proper hazards control measures. Monitor and measure organizational OHS core/ key performance indicators and OHS key risk indicators. Review and record OHS incidents and uncovered hazards reported by UNDP personnel through the UNDP on-line incident reporting system/application. Conduct OHS related assessment and audits as appropriate. Liaise with the UN Public Health team regarding the management of the HIV PEP kits as relevant. Liaise with UN DHMOSH regarding any Occupational Health related matters. Provide construction safety technical support to the BMS Working group in connection with the ongoing renovation works of the UNDP New York DC1 building. Liaise with UNDP Security Office and General Operations for any overlapping OHS related matters. Coordinate closely with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team in the design and implementation of the UNDP Occupational Safety and Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.Institutional Arrangement
The incumbent will report to the HR Specialist - Mental Health and Wellbeing Team Lead, PPU, OHR/BMS.
Competencies
Core Achieve Results:
LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively:LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously:LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility:LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with DeterminationLEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and PartnerLEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name
Definition HR - Duty of Care
Occupational safety, health and
wellbeing
Knowledge of OSHW concepts and methods and ability to apply them in the development of the OSHW strategies, policies, management systems and quality standards that are consistent with the business strategy. Ability to identity OSHW risks and to develop mitigation strategies and monitoring systems; to create OSHW incident reporting and response systems; understanding of the key workplace stressors and ability to design effective response measures
Business Direction &
Strategy
Effective Decision
Making
Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.
Business Development Human-centered DesignAbility to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process Knowledge and understanding of human centered design principles and practices.
Business Management CommunicationAbility to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Business Management RiskManagementIdentify and organize action around reducing, mitigating and proactively managing risks.
Legal Managing Client RelationsAbility to interact with different levels of management and across different agencies and offices to obtain information, develop legal approaches and resolve issues, this skill includes liaison with counterparts and determining the best sequence in which to pursue an issue, were information, particularly for UNDP, may be across different independent UN agencies.
Business Direction and Strategy System ThinkingAbility to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA
Min. Academic Education
Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, Safety Risk Management or related field is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Min. years of relevant Work experience
Minimum of five (5) years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in Occupational Health/Safety Operations (in international organizations is required.Required skills
Knowledge of OSHW concepts and methods and demonstrated experience in applying them in the development of the OSHW strategies, policies, management systems and quality standards is required. Experience in risk assessment, compliance audits, and emergency response planning is requiredDesired additional skills and competencies
Previous experience in organizing and delivering OHS briefings or training is an advantage. Previous experience in managing OHS Incident and hazard reporting system is an advantage. Experience in development and delivery of learning capacity building and transfer of knowledge strategies, plans and training programmes related to occupational health/safety – desired Experience in facilitating trainings and workshops is desired.Required Language(s) (at working level)
Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.Professional Certificates
Official certification or training in the specific field of Occupational Safety/Health or Safety Risk Management from an internationally recognized, training institute is required.Travel:
UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements. Include any official travel expected to be associated with performing the functionsEqual opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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