NOPS Somalia Country Office (SOCO) exciting career opportunity:

UNOPS -Somalia Country Office (SOCO) is recruiting this position: Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) Officer Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help shape UNOPS’ efforts to support the expansion of affordable, accountable and effective policing in Somalia.

Background- Somalia Country Office:

Somalia is amid major new political and security developments that will offer a greater possibility for peace and security than the country has seen in over 20 years. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), established in 2012, and international community have driven a process of rebuilding of functioning government institutions and processes through Somalia’s peacebuilding and state-building priorities under the Somali Compact (2013-2016), based on the Busan “New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States” agreement. The Somalia National Development Plan (2017-2019), builds on this foundation laid by the Compact and sets the priorities for national recovery and development in full collaboration with national and regional governments. A landmark electoral process in late 2016 and early 2017 resulted in a peaceful transfer of power to a new President and government, in place since February and March 2017 respectively. The government has set out an ambitious agenda for its term (the period to 2021). At the London Somalia Conference in May 2017, a Security Pact was agreed by Somalia and the international community, which will allow for sustainable, long-term security based on mutual accountability.

The functional objective of UNOPS in Somalia is to deliver projects in an efficient and effective manner, to achieve the development outcomes sought by the Government of Somalia and the donor community. The aim of UNOPS in Somalia is to provide implementation services to the Government of Somalia, the donor community, and partner agencies in the reconstruction and development of the country. In doing so, UNOPS aims to exceed client expectations in the delivery of quality services throughout the country.

Background Information: Somalia Country Office (SOCO)

Located in Mogadishu, Somalia, the Somalia Country Office manages a growing portfolio of engagements. SOCO works with multiple partners including the Governments of Somalia, bilateral and multilateral donors, United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes.

SOCO is largely focused on assisting partners with the implementation of physical infrastructure projects including construction and rehabilitation of rule-of-law infrastructure, transport infrastructure (roads, airports), and public administration infrastructure. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

The Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) – Officer will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia and s/he will be responsible for the following duties:

•  Planning, coordination, and implementation
•  Monitoring and reporting
•  Knowledge management and innovation

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, the Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) – Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Planning, Coordination and implementation

• •  Coordinate the overall implementation of UNOPS Health, Safety; Social and Environmental (HSSE) systems, policy, procedures in the Country Office and projects;
  •  Ensure compliance to all UNOPS HSSE policies, procedures, rules, and requirements in all projects and communicated;

•  Develop and/ or advise on risk mitigation actions required for all HSSE potential and actual risk and recommend mitigation strategies during project implementation, taking into consideration relevant and existing assessments;
•  Support all Project teams in the development of Health and Safety Plan; and Environmental Safeguards Management Plan (ESMP) for all projects and its implementation in compliance with UNOPS HSSE policies, procedures and guidelines;
•  Provide technical advice to project developers and teams to ensure HSSE is embedded in project proposals;
•  Liaise and regularly coordinate with the project teams to ensure their respective contractors comply with UNOPS HSSE requirements including training and reporting;
•  Support all HSSE related matters during all phases of the project.

2. Monitoring and Reporting

• •  Coordinates the monitoring and reporting of HSSE performance indicators such as inspections, incident management, and training;
  •  Support the recording and investigate of all HSSE incidents (including near misses) to determine the cause and to propose areas of improvement;
  •  Prepare reports on incidents (including near misses) and compile statistical information to present to management on HSSE matters;

•  Conducts regular field inspection and monitoring visits to the project sites to ensure compliance to the HSSE requirements;
•  Perform HSSE projects’ risk assessments as required, to ensure effective HSSE standards are in place as per UNOPS HSSE requirements;
•  Provide support to periodic project on-site HSSE inspections and ensure closure of action items, in close coordination with the project team;
•  Supports in the development, implementation and follow up of corrective and preventive measures including lesson learnt from risk assessment, inspections and incident reviews;
•  Ensure a safe workplace environment is maintained at all times without risk to the health and safety of everyone including workers, UNOPS staff, other stakeholders and the general public.
•  Participate in regular Country Office and project meetings to report on relevant HSSE matters and to provide the necessary technical support;
•  Compiles and maintains system and project documentation such as procedures and reports as per UNOPS HSSE requirements;
•  Ensure that appropriate environmental mitigation measures are proposed and met;
•  Provide and assist in regular reports to the Head of Programme on relevant HSSE activities.
•  Support with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the stakeholders.
•  Day-to-day administrative support provided to the project team.
•  Advice governments on E&S safeguards.

3. Knowledge management and innovation

•  Support in the development and implementation of specific HSSE training and capacity building for the Country Office;
•  Support, organize and conduct structured HSSE training for UNOPS project team, contractors, consultants, implementing partners, and other stakeholders including induction.

Impact of Results

UNOPS Somalia Country Office undertakes a number of infrastructure projects. The purpose of this role would be to provide inputs where these projects have an impact on Health, Safety, Social, and Environment, particularly where donors and governments have safeguards regimes in place or in development. The HSSE- Officer will be responsible that all project activities are successfully supervised and monitored against the respective, HSSE requirements including understanding of the risks and impacts and implementation of mitigation measures; Successful correction measures are undertaken by UNOPS and all partners where mitigation measures have failed; High-quality reporting as defined in the project tools; and Improved staff capacity.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Qualifications and Experience

A. Education

• •  Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences or other relevant discipline is required.
  •  Diploma Certificate in Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences or other relevant discipline with a combination of an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience to the above duties and responsibilities may be accepted in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree.

•  An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with relevant discipline is an asset.

Certification:

•  Internationally recognized professional certification in Occupational Health and Safety, and or Environmental Management such as NEBOSH (or equivalent) is an asset.

B. Work Experience

•  A progressively responsible experience in Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) management with at least two (2) years experience in managing and implementing projects related HSSE matters is required.
•  Experience in Health and Safety risk assessments, inspections, incident investigation, and training facilitation is an asset.
•  At least one (1) year of experience with the design or implementation of environmental safeguards tools is required;
•  Experience working on infrastructure projects will be an asset;
•  Experience in Health, Safety & Environment management is an asset
•  Experience working in a project or operations management capacity in UNOPS, a UN organization or a similar international organization would be considered a strong asset;
•  Experience liaising and working with government officials to facilitate planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of projects would be considered a strong asset;
•  Experience working in multicultural teams is desirable.
•  Willingness to travel to project sites across the country.
•  Experience/knowledge of web-based applications and Google Suite products, especially google forms, sheets, docs, and slides is an asset.

C. Language requirement

•  Fluency in writing, reading and spoken English Language is required.

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.
•  Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
•  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.
•  Mogadishu is a non-family duty station.
•  UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
•  UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
•  The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.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.

Contract type, level and duration

•  Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
•  Contract level: LICA 8 /ICS 8
•  Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

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.aspxCompetencies

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. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

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.

Background Information – UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

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

Background information – AFR

Africa Region

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Africa Region supports UNOPS country offices in the region, providing financial oversight of projects, procuring goods and services and managing human resources.AFR helps ensure that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between projects across the entire region.

Somalia Country Office:

UNOPS Somalia Country Office (SOCO) has had a solid and continuous in-country expert presence successfully implementing programs since the mid-1990s, where it is currently undertaking various projects and initiatives in close collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), Federal Member States (FMS) and partners from the global donor community. UNOPS’ projects in Somalia focus on several key sectors that include infrastructure development, institutional capacity building, project management, advisory services, and procurement services. These projects cut across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, national security, law enforcement, immigration services, justice, transport, and public works among others. UNOPS work in Somalia is geared towards driving growth and development in the country, a process that requires developing a close relationship with the FGS and the other development partners. Through its involvement in Somalia’s development process, UNOPS is providing transparent and accountable solutions in the country’s state and nation-building process. In addition, UNOPS is also committed to implementing the United Nations Strategic Framework Somalia 2017 – 2020, with the aim of helping Somalia achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNOPS work within the context of these commitments means that the projects it implements in Somalia are specifically designed to provide long-term solutions in the country, leading to sustainable and inclusive growth.

What drives us is a passion to fight inequalities and to provide opportunities to those most vulnerable. This means we often work in the most challenging environments, building foundations for communities to function and people to live with dignity and respect.

To succeed here, he/she need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as working with the different units to meet their expectations.