Operations Officer (P-3)

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the Policy Planning and Operations Section, On-Site Inspection Division (OSI). OSI Division develops operational capabilities to undertake inspections in line with the provisions of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). After the treaty enters intoforce, an on-site inspection is launched to establish whether or not a nuclear explosion has been carried out. During such an inspection, facts might also be gathered to identify a possible violator of the Treaty. It thus constitutes the final verification measure under the CTBT.

Reporting Lines

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

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain and enhance the operational readiness of the prototype Operations Support Centre (OSC) in close cooperation with other OSI Sections and other Divisions including maintenance, development and implementation of necessary tools, infrastructure, procedures, guidelines, forms and templates needed for operation of the OSC;
2. Propose improvements to the OSC documentation, organization and infrastructure including physical layout within the VIC, based on activities and lessons identified; participate/lead studies and projects connected to operational and methodology aspects of the OSI verification regime and the evaluation thereof;
3. Coordinate issues related to information security within the OSI Division, maintain and update existing documentation on the security of OSI related information including drafting new documents, if required.
4. Support the PTS Information Security Steering Committee as OSI Division focal point in reviewing and preparing documents for approval by the Committee;
5. Participate/lead in the planning, preparation or conduct of OSI products and related documentation for diverse activities including OSI development projects, equipment tests, drafting of reports, analyses and preparation or review of background documentation and the reviewing and updating of OSI QDOCs;
6. Plan, organize and participate as a lecturer and subject matter expert in training and exercise activities;
7. Participate in OSI exercises and activities, which may include lengthy stays in remote areas for long periods on short notice;
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• University degree in geophysical science, physics, engineering or computer science or a related field; equivalent military qualifications acceptable.

Work Experience

• At least five years relevant working experience in the field of international verification regimes or an OSI related field, preferably part of which should have been in an international environment;
• Experience in the use of OSI related techniques and operation centres is an asset;
• Experience in planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating field activities and/or exercises;
• Proven ability to draft reports, project proposals, identify issues;
• Experience in information and data security and risk management.

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 others 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; adjusts priorities as requested; 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;
• Team work - 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.