COMPLETE OUTLINE
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS
Reporting to the Deputy Director General:
Manage the system that plans, organises and implements the world-wide verification regime of the OPCW by:
- Directing, planning and implementing worldwide inspection activities in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and the decisions of the policy-making organs.
- Leading and managing the Division including developing and implementing the annual programme and budget for the Division according to the principles of Result-Based Management.
- Coordinating closely across divisions, in particular with Verification Division and other relevant Technical Secretariat staff, to improve the effectiveness of the inspection process.
- Providing expert advice and guidance to Executive Management and other Divisions within the Secretariat in relation to inspection activities.
- Briefing on the conduct of inspection activities to Executive Management and relevant Divisional Directors, develop and submit reports and documents related to the implementation of the inspection regime.
- Developing and implementing new policies and structural improvements on 24/7 support for worldwide inspection activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinating and/or contributing to the Secretariat’s preparedness to conduct a Cis, IAUs, TAVs, non-routine missions, as well as the provision of assistance against the use of chemical weapons.
- Overseeing and managing the development and implementation of Inspectorate related training programmes and activities at the OPCW Centre for Chemistry & Technology.
- Contributing to the Senior Leadership team, including in the formulation of recommendations to the Director-General on organisation-wide policy issues.
Liaise with Member States National Authorities, Permanent Representatives to the OPCW, UN disarmament organisations, and other international agencies by:
- Initiating discussions with outside stakeholders on operational policies and programmes; consulting with National Authorities, delegations, and embassies to pre-empt or solve operational inspection issues.
- Chairing meetings with the experts/representatives of States Parties on inspection related issues.
- Authorising inspection related correspondence to Member States.
Recommend and implement policies for the management of Inspector resources / time / activities by:
- Implementing policies on the effective and efficient use of Inspector Resources.
- Overseeing the management of inspection equipment to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of Inspection Teams.
- Managing the staff of the Division to ensure:
- the division is correctly staffed and able to complete the planned Programme of Work
- appropriate direction and guidance;
- promoting a professional work environment for all Inspectorate staff
- necessary skills development and training in order to carry out the assigned tasks.
- Overseeing the Division’s activities related to Knowledge Management and the preservation of Institutional Memory.
- Setting aside sufficient resources and time for undertaking new programmes and activities at the CCT.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Essential:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, International Security or Relations or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in the Chemical Industry or related relevant field such as CBRN, a substantial part of which should be at the senior level in the private or public sector or in international organisations.
- Experience in planning, managing and directing programmes and projects of chemical nature;
- Proven track record of excellent leadership and effective people management skills;
- Demonstrated professional competence and success in organisational development and change management;
- Policy formulation and analytical skills, project/program monitoring and evaluation, effective communication and negotiation skills.
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role you will need the following skills and competencies:
- Excellent planning, coordination, negotiation and problem-solving skills;
- Effective leadership, including ability to think strategically and achieve results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organisation and its strategic goals;
- Strong analytical and conceptual ability for operational issues, formulating options, and proposing and implementing solutions;
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to apply tact and accuracy and to present information clearly and logically both in writing and verbally;
- Ability to coordinate the work of others, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent conflicting activities assuring required results are achieved;
- Ability to establish and maintaining effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
- Demonstrated understanding and exhibited behaviour of Knowledge Management leadership principles;
- Ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximise productivity and achieve Division goals through partnerships within the division and between divisions;
- Ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognising and adapting to changing conditions is critical;
- Proven ability to generate a strategic plan that integrates numerous organisational issues, functions, and resources for effective action; and
- Solid information technology skills including proficiency in updating information
Languages
Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.
