Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

UNOPS vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by appropriate, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and by the efficient and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

With over 8,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments. 


Background information – HSSE Unit in SSC

UNOPS strategic focus places increased emphasis on national capacity development and sustainable approaches to project services and operations.  A key objective is to be recognized as an organization that delivers world-class projects that are both economically, environmentally and socially sustainable, even in the most challenging environments. To achieve this goal, UNOPS established the Health, Safety, Social and Environmental  (HSSE) management unit. UNOPS commitment towards safeguarding HSSE management across all UNOPS projects and facilities is outlined in the Po​licy on HSSE management.

Functional Responsibilities

The role will assist with the adoption and operationalization of the new UNOPS HSSE management electronic system. The focus will be on ensuring that users gain adequate competence for using the systems in the day-to-day management of Health & Safety and the application of oversight and reporting functions of the system. The HSSE Senior Analyst will be directly supervised by the HSSE Specialist while working closely with training developers, country and regional HSSE coordinators and other team members of the HSSE unit in HQ. 

Summary of functions:

  • Become a champion of the new UNOPS HSSE management electronic system

The analyst will work with the training developers to become very proficient in the use of the new UNOPS HSSE management electronic system, including oneUNOPS Project and oneUNOPS Collect used for data collection and data management. The HSSE Team will deliver a train-the-trainer session to empower the analyst with the use of the new tools. The analyst is responsible for understanding the tool and its functionalities under the guidance of the supervisor.

  • Facilitate training sessions on oneUNOPS Collect App

The analyst shall transfer knowledge to the project team members in the use of oneUNOPS Collect App for data collection, including assigning the role of data collectors to team members and access to the relevant HSSE Form Groups

  • Assist Project Teams in setting up oneUNOPS Collect App within the scheduled time

The analyst is expected to reach out to all project teams to ensure team members have adequate access to oneUNOPS Collect App and HSSE Form Groups

  • Deliver training to Country Offices on the modules of HSSE management system

Facilitate training sessions for Project Managers, Health and Safety advisors, HSSE Country Coordinators and Senior roles as required on incident management, site inspections, risk assessment, training delivery and annual plans. Modify training materials as necessary to meet changes requested during training sessions.

  • Collect feedback from users and address requests  

The analyst shall collect feedback and assist users with their requests. Feedback will need to be consolidated in a Q&A tracker and shared among users. System change requests need to be escalated to the relevant internal stakeholders

  • Cooperate with the Regional HS Specialists to ensure engagement with the countries involved in the roll-out

The analyst is expected to work with the Regional HS Specialists to ensure Country Offices are engaged in adopting the new HSSE management electronic system. In case of low engagement level additional training sessions or communication may be required.

  • Monitor the progress of Project Teams in adopting the new system.

The analyst shall develop a monitoring tool/process to track the progress of countries in adopting the new system and ensure the system is adopted within the scheduled time.

Competencies


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. 
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:

An advanced / Master's degree preferably in International Cooperation, Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Social Development, Civil Engineering or other related field is required.

A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a role that supported project management, health and safety, environmental management or social development is required (with a Master’s / advanced university degree)

Language Requirements:

Full working knowledge of English.  

Knowledge of an additional language from either Arabic, French or Spanish is an asset. 





Contract type, level and duration


Contract type: ICA
Contract level: I-ICA 1
Contract duration: Short term ICA


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 Considerations

  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • UNOPS embraces diversity and it is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or disability.
  • UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
  • Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
  • 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  
  • All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, 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 recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.


Working with us
We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.


Diversity
With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.



Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
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