Expert on developing legal base for the National Reference Centre
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Vacancy
Background information:
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine is currently implementing the “Establishing Ukrainian National Reference Centre to Identify Controlled and Toxic Chemicals” Project that will result in the establishment of the National Reference Centre (NRC) for identification of controlled and toxic chemical substances, which is integrated into national and international systems of responses to chemical threats. The NRC will be established within the facilities of the Research Centre for Preventive Toxicology, Food and Chemical Security of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. In order to establish a fully functional NRC, procurement of high resolution chemical analytical instruments with appropriate training of laboratory personnel is essential as well as development of relevant regulatory basis and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for providing services to the involved authorities and private sector. The NRC should be capable to offer quick and reliable expert opinion on identification and investigation of the nature and characteristics of unknown substances or unidentified chemicals detected during the emergencies. It shall assist governmental agencies responsible for chemical safety and security to satisfy urgent needs of law enforcement agencies for forensic investigations involving toxic chemicals. The establishment of NRC is an important step in enhancing control of dual-use materials, according to Paragraph 3 of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540, as well as facilitating preparedness of Ukraine to counter chemical threats. Moreover, the NRC shall serve as a model laboratory and national training platform for knowledge and good laboratory practices dissemination. For the purpose of development of the regulatory basis and SOPs for the NRC the OSCE PCU requires the services of the National Expert .
Please note that this is a consultancy assignment of approximately 30 working days. The expert will be required to work from home with the ability to travel if necessary.
Task:
The selected Expert shall develop regulatory basis and standard operating procedures for the National Reference Centre to Identify Controlled and Toxic Chemicals. Particularly he/she is expected to:
Necessary Qualifications:
Remuneration Package:
According to the PCU consultancy fees guidelines.
This position is for residents of Ukraine only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org; the Vacancy Number is VNUKRC00505. The deadline for applications is 04 March 2018. If you have difficulties with the online system, please use the Internet Explorer to find the vacancy or you may use the OSCE's off-line Application Form available at https://jobs.osce.org/uk/resources/document/anketa-na-vakansiyu; you should complete the Application Form and send it via e-mail to oscepcu-recruitment@osce.org indicating the title of the position on the Application Form and in the cover message subject. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Details of the assignment and contract may be further discussed during the interviews.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.
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