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Senior Programme Officer (P-4) Assistance and Protection Branch

The Hague

  • Organization: OPCW - Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
  • Location: The Hague
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

About Us



The International Cooperation and Assistance Division serves as international provider and platform for providing specialised and technical assistance in support of States Parties efforts to meet their obligations under the Convention through a portfolio of wide range of programmes and projects. These capacity building programmes are aimed at contributing to build and enhance States Parties capacity to fostering the use of chemistry for peaceful purposes for the economic and technological development of the States Parties; facilitating the national implementation and responding and dealing with threats involving toxic chemicals.


General Information


  • Contract Type
    Fixed term P Staff
  • Grade
    P4

  • Total Salary (including post adjustment)
    USD 96,316
  • Closing Date
    13/09/2019


Responsibilities


Job Summary


We are looking for a dedicated professional with a background in capacity building, emergency response and project management. The individual will need strong networking skills, organisational ability and sense of initiative.


The ideal candidate can flourish within a multi-cultural environment, employ strong project management skills and build strong networks to support the implementation of Article X.


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Main Responsibilities


You will have the ability to design, prepare, implement and report on capacity building projects at the national and regional level in the field of chemical emergency response. Furthermore, you will prepare draft documents for executive and senior managers, the Policy Making Organs, Permanent Representatives and National Authorities.


Qualifications and Experience


Education


You should have an advanced university degree in management, social sciences, science and technology, international relations, or a related discipline. A first level university degree in combination with additional qualifying experience (minimum 9 years) may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.


Knowledge and Experience


Make sure you have at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience directly relevant to the Chemical Weapons Convention, preferably in capacity building related to emergency response ( 9 years with a first level degree);



  • A minimum of 5 years of in the conduct of needs assessments, planning, conduct, monitoring and evaluation of capacity building programmes;

  • Knowledge of multilateral disarmament issues and experience in dealing with national and international authorities in this field;

  • Experience in formal programme management approaches, stakeholder engagement, results-based monitoring and evaluation is desirable;

  • Experience in analysing issues, developing courses of action and implementing them in an international context is desirable;

  • Experience in the assessment of needs and coordination of assistance delivery in emergency situations is desirable.


Skills and Competencies


To succeed in this role you will need the following skills and competencies:



  • Capacity building, preferably in fields related to emergency response;

  • Strong project management skills;

  • Ability to manage politically sensitive issues;

  • Stakeholder management;

  • Possess excellent document drafting and preparation skills.


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.


Additional Information


This fixed-term appointment is for the duration of two years with a six-month probationary period, and is subject to the OPCW Staff Regulations and Interim Staff Rules.



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 to not 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.



Only applications submitted before the closing date and through OPCW CandidateSpace 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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