Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Support the IBN HSSE Officer in raising awareness on health and safety issues among the project team, contractors and other stakeholders
2. Inspect work sites and the work of personnel on a regular basis to identify issues or non-conformity, and enforce necessary actions where unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy are detected.
3. Oversee installations, maintenance and disposal of substances, plant and equipment to ensure they are done in conformity with applicable laws and industry best practice.
4. Support IBN HSSE Officer in Recording and investigating incidents (including near misses) to determine the cause and to propose improvements to processes in the future.
5. Help IBN HSSE Officer in preparation of reports on incidents (including near misses) and compile statistical information to present to upper management on HSSE matters.
6. Ensure a safe workplace environment is maintained at all times without risk to health and safety of everyone including workers, UNOPS staff, other stakeholders and the general public.
7. Cooperate with IBN HSSE Officer in ensuring that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
8. Ensure contractors meet statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
9. Help IBN HSSE Officers ensure that safety inspections, risk assessments, working procedures are managed, and contractors and employees are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and safety issues.
10. Ensure full and accurate health and safety training records are documented.
11. Asset IBN HSSE Officer in establishing a full programme of documented HSSE inspections, audits and checks.
12. Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the stakeholders.
13. Participate in regular site meetings to report on relevant health & safety matters and to provide necessary advice.
14. Perform other related duties as required by the IBN HSSE Officer
15. Provide regular reports to the IBN HSSE Officer on relevant health and safety activities
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Please note that the nature of this role requires flexibility in adapting to the needs of the team since the objective of alignment of contract details, local situation and habits, local law and other factors might generate unexpected needs.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
● Completion of Secondary education is required.
● A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in Social Science
Work Experience
● A minimum of 7 years general experience and a minimum 3 years experience in HSSE compliance is required.
● Experience with the Asia Development Bank, UN agencies or other donor agencies, government ministries, and/or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is highly desired.
● Experience in occupational health and safety is required, preferably in infrastructure projects.
Language Requirements:
● Excellent knowledge of both written and oral English is required.
● Fluency in Pashto and/or Dari is desirable.
Competencies
- 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 one's 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 one’ 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.
