Health, Safety, Social and Environment (HSSE) Senior Analyst - Open to both nationals and internationals

As part of its duty of care, UNOPS commits to ensuring that people do not fall sick or sustain injuries when the organisation carries out its operations. In line with its Health and safety improvement initiative, UNOPS has introduced a Zero tolerance approach to poor health and safety performance and is recruiting a Health, Safety, Social and Environment (HSSE) Senior Analyst to support the implementation of the UNOPS HSSE system and requirements in Haiti. The incumbent will support the Haiti Country Office to develop technical competence, effectively monitor implementation and HSSE controls in workplaces. The duties of the HSSE Senior Analyst will include extensive travel to project sites as necessary to oversee, review and promote best HSSE practices. This position reports to the Head of Program, with a secondary reporting line to the HSSE Regional Specialist.

1. Technical Advisory Support
2. Improving Performance and Addressing Incidents
3. Assurance and Technical Support
4. Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Building

1 Technical Advisory Support

• In collaboration with the Regional HSSE Specialist, provide support to the Head of Program, Construction Managers and Project Managers in establishing, implementing, monitoring and maintaining the HSSE management system for the projects and the Country Office.

• Support the Head of Program, Construction Managers, Project Managers and project teams in providing HSSE technical information/advice, and supporting the development of HSSE strategies and actions for the different projects stages taking into account their scopes and particular challenges thinking on the next level of HSSE improvement.

• Coordinate with the Regional HSSE Specialist with regards to field missions, plans, programs, corrective actions, lessons learned and others.

• Support the evaluation of practices and procedures at UNOPS premises and construction sites to assess risk and adherence to UNOPS HSSE requirements.

• Review HSSE plans from contractors to ensure project implementation is fully aligned to UNOPS HSSE guidelines. 

• Assist field teams to correct deviations from HSSE requirements including managing breaches of requirements and the need to improve the HSSE performance by personnel and contractors.

• Support the establishment, implementation and maintenance of the emergency preparedness and response plan.

2 Improving performance and addressing incidents

• Carry out HSSE system implementation and reviews to ensure that UNOPS operations are complying with HSSE requirements.

• Follow up on actions to address non-conformities or issues raised in incident investigations, inspections and audits to ensure that the issues have been effectively addressed and lessons learned communicated and shared with the Management and Regional HSSE Specialist.

• Under the guidance of the Regional HSSE Specialist, carry out actions to improve the effectiveness of HSSE critical controls in projects and offices.

• Use trend analysis of monitoring data for the purposes of improving the HSSE performance.

• Under the guidance of the Regional HSSE Specialist, support initiatives related to the improvement of the HSSE culture.

• Ensure that all HSSE policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.

• Support with all aspects of relevant HSSE legislation and communicate relevant changes to the stakeholders.

• Conduct risk assessment and provide support to enforce preventative measures on HSSE.

• Prepare reports on incidents (including near misses) and compile statistical information to present to management on HSSE matters.

• 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.

• Support the recording and investigation of incidents (including near misses) to determine the cause and to propose improvements to processes in the future.

• Assist in the installations, maintenance and disposal of substances, plant and equipment, etc. to ensure they are done in conformity with applicable laws and industry best practice.

3 Assurance and Technical Support on Environmental and Social Management

• Roll out the Environmental and Social Management Framework in consultation with the World Bank/ others IFI and the Government of Haiti.

• Provide technical advice to the Head of Program, Construction Manager and Project Managers on what needs to be included in project proposals to embed HSSE management into new projects.

• Carry out environmental and social screening processes of site specific activities that will be conducted by communities.

• Ensure that appropriate social instruments and tools are applied across the projects as set out on the Environment and Social Modelling Framework.

4 Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and implement training programmes to improve the capacity of UNOPS personnel, contractors and partners in implementing UNOPS HSSE requirements.

• Facilitate practical training for contractors and project teams so that they ‘learn by doing’ and ensure continuous efficient operations during project execution.

• Be the focal point for HSSE knowledge building and sharing in projects and for the office with a focus on context-specific good practices.

• Support the development and implementation of other HSSE initiatives as assigned by the Regional Office.

Education

• An advanced university degree (e.g. Masters) in a relevant discipline  (e.g. health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, civil engineering or architecture) is required.

• A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in a relevant technical discipline  (e.g. Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering) related to the nature of the project in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Certification

• An internationally recognized professional certification in Occupational Health and Safety, such as NEBOSH Certificate (or an equivalent) is an asset.

Work Experience 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) management, within engineering and construction management or in other high risk industries is required.

• Experience in HSSE risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations and/or training facilitation is required.

• Experience in managing and implementing project related health and safety matters is required.

Desirable:

• Experience in providing advisory support and capacity building related to HSSE

• Experience working in developing countries and conflict or post-conflict situations

• Experience working in Haiti

• Experience or knowledge with different International Financial Institutions (e.g. World Bank or IDB) on environment and social safeguards

Languages

• Fluency in French is required. 

• Intermediate level in English is required.

• Knowledge of Haitian Creole or Spanish is an asset.

1. Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA) or Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA) 
2. Contract level: ICS-9 / IICA-1 / LICA-9
3. Contract duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Haiti is a non-family duty station, facing increasing security issues in its capital Port-au-Prince. Projects are implemented primarily outside the capital, with more conducive security conditions. UNOPS Haiti management can be described as one led by a collaborative leadership, with strong support provided to each Project Manager and personnel. Most national and international personnel have worked long-term in-country for UNOPS.