ABOUT US

The Inspectorate Division (INS) is responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of inspection teams to both military and commercial facilities around the world, as required by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
The Division maintains readiness to conduct Challenge Inspections (CI) and Investigations of Alleged Use (IAU), and to deploy the Rapid Response and Assistance Mission (RRAM) to Member States, as needed, in the event of a chemical incident.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mission of the Inspectorate Division (INS) is to implement Articles IV, V and VI of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), by efficient and effective deployment of Inspection Teams (IT) to Member States. The Division maintains readiness to conduct Challenge Inspections (CI) and Investigation of Alleged Use (IAU) and provides assistance to protect against the use of Chemical Weapons (CW), in accordance with Articles IX and X, as well as participation in Non-Routine Missions (NRMs), in accordance with decisions of the OPCW Policy Making Organs or the OPCW Director General (DG) instruction.
This post is located in the Office of the Director, Inspectorate Division (ODOI) and works under the direct supervision of the Director, Inspectorate Division (DOI).

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent strategic awareness and political acumen;
• Excellent analytical skills (e.g. quickly identifying the essence of a complex issue) and ability to initiate and implement necessary action that is proportionate to the issue at hand;
• Strong planning skills, ability plan and to identify risks and how to mitigate them;
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written – and excellent stakeholder management skills, including strong ability to deliver results through others and to persuade those more senior. Ability to persuade, and to communicate key issues clearly;
• Client orientation: ability to understands clients’ needs and concerns, and to respond effectively to client needs;
• Drive for results: ability to be proactive and innovative in seeking solutions in collaboration with INS business process owners;
• Teamwork: ability to collaborate with others in cross-unit teams and to work effectively in diverse and multicultural teams. Influencing and resolving differences across organizational boundaries: promoting collaboration and facilitating teamwork across organizational boundaries;
• Learning and knowledge sharing: open to new ideas, shares own knowledge, builds partnerships knowledge sharing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This fixed-term appointment is for the duration of two years with a six-month probationary period, and is subject to the OPCW Staff Regulations and Interim Staff Rules.
The OPCW is a non-career organisation with limited staff tenure. The total length of service for Professional staff shall not exceed 7 years.
The mandatory age of separation at the OPCW is 65 years.
The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. Several vacancies may be filled.
Applications from candidates who are eligible to be considered in accordance with the Organisation’s provisions regarding re-hiring of Inspectors will be accepted.
Only fully completed applications submitted before the closing date and through OPCW CandidateSpace will be considered. Only applicants under serious consideration for a post will be contacted.
According to article 8 paragraph 44 of the Chemical Weapons Convention the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
OPCW is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. OPCW recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Incumbent of the post will be responsible for the following: