National Expert on Developing Methodological Guidelines for On-site Chemical Sampling
Alert
Vacancy
“Enhancing Ukraine’s Chemical Emergency Response Capacity” Project
Background information
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine currently implements the “Enhancing Ukraine’s Chemical Emergency Response Capacity” Project aimed at strengthening capacity of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) to train personnel, dealing with chemical emergency response, to assess hazards from chemical incidents and to co-ordinate emergency response with other national stakeholders.
The Project foresees revision of the chemical component of the existing Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear (CBRN) educational program and training curriculum at the SESU training institutions, purchase and donation of mobile chemical identification laboratory, and development of methodological guidelines for both chemical sampling procedures and inter-agency chemical emergency response procedures at high-risk chemical facilities.
With the view to facilitating high-quality chemical identification, effective response actions and emergency response, SESU needs instructions regulating the proper procedures of sampling at the chemical emergency site. Therefore, the PCU requires a National Expert, who will develop methodological guidelines for on-site chemical sampling for SESU.
Please note that this is a consultancy assignment of approximately 15 working days. The consultant will be required to work from home with the ability to travel if necessary.
Task
In close consultation with the representatives of the Project beneficiary and the OSCE PCU Project team, the selected expert will:
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 VNUKRC00606. The deadline for applications is 17 May 2020. 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-mailto oscepcu-recruitment@osce.orgindicating 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.