Expert on the development of Technical Regulation
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Vacancy
Expert on the development of Technical Regulation
“Improving Ukraine’s Regulatory System on Chemical Safety and Security” Project
Background information:
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine is currently implementing “Improving Ukraine’s Regulatory System on Chemical Safety and Security” project with a view to facilitate the development of the Ukrainian legislative framework to reduce potential risks of harm posed by the hazardous chemical substances to health of workers, consumers and the environment, as well as to prevent the unauthorized access to the toxic substances, especially to the dual-use chemicals. The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine is one of the beneficiaries of the project, especially involved in the development of Technical Regulation “On safe and secure management of chemical products”.
The National Technical Regulation is developed for the purpose of implementing the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) into Ukrainian legislation and aligning with Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) EC 1907/2006 that will enhance the safety of production, handling and disposal, transportation and storage of any hazardous chemical substances in Ukraine. As a part of the first phase of the Project implementation, the experts conducted a comparative analysis of Ukrainian and international legislation in this area and developed the draft content and structure of the National Technical Regulations and “On safe and secure management of chemical products” and “On classification and labelling of hazardous chemical substances”. The results of this work were discussed at an Expert Meeting with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine. For the purpose of further development of the Technical Regulation the OSCE PCU requires the service of the National subject matter Expert.
Please note that this is a consultancy assignment of approximately 40 working days. The consultant will be required to work from home with the ability to travel if necessary.
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This position is open for residents of Ukraine only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org; the Vacancy Number is VNUKRC00518. The deadline for applications is 31 July 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.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.