Policy Planning Officer (P-4)

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the Policy Planning and Operations Section, On-Site Inspection Division (OSI).

Reporting Lines

Under the supervision of the Chief, Policy Planning and Operations Section, to:

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the coordination of strategic aspects of the development of the On-Site Inspection (OSI) verification regime with a view to achieving full readiness for entry into force of the CTBT;
2. Develop plans, reports and position papers on strategic and policy-related aspects of the OSI verification regime for CTBTO senior management and Policy-Making Organs;
3. Conduct a regular analysis of the OSI verification regime and develop policy-related documents to record developments and enhancements over time;
4. Initiate reviews, revisions and/or make recommendations to amendments related to the implementation of OSI activities;
5. Contribute to the planning, preparation and conduct of OSI exercises as an exercise planner, subject matter expert, or evaluator;
6. Oversee the implementation of  follow-up activities emanating from evaluation of OSI exercises;
7. Contribute to OSI training activities as a subject matter expert and/or instructor;
8. Collaborate with other OSI Sections to develop OSI policies, manuals, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and any other relevant OSI guidance document as assigned; 
9. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education

• Advanced university degree in political science or international relations with specialization in international security, arms control verification or another relevant field.

Work Experience and Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years relevant working experience in the field of international security, nuclear security, or related to verification regimes, part of which should have been in an international environment; 
• Strategy or policy development experience, part of which should have been in an international environment;
• Experience in implementing intergovernmental treaties is an asset.

Languages

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential;
• Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism - Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations;
• Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from other and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
• Planning and organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
• Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
• Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable;
• Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches;
• Client orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients;
• Commitment to continuous learning - Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve;
• Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.