Health and Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist

Description

The World Bank Group (WBG) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Health and Safety Directorate (HSDDR) serves approximately 18000 staff of the two organizations with around 60% based in Washington DC Headquarters (HQ) and the rest in Country Offices (CO).

The mission of HSDDR is to protect and promote the health and safety of staff wherever they may be taking account of their individual health status working environment and job demands. This is achieved by managing health and safety risks offering evidence-based quality controlled occupational health and safety services and nurturing trust in clients through professionalism and confidentiality. HSDDR consists of a number of functional components with the Occupational Health and Safety Unit delivering specialized health and safety services to WBG/IMF staff globally.

The Health and Safety Specialist (Safety) supports the delivery of the WBG Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System. This includes fundamental OH&S risk assessment and management principles onsite evaluations workplace investigations data analysis training and recommendations on program improvement. This includes fundamental OH&S risk assessment and management principles onsite evaluation workplace investigation data analysis training and recommendations on program improvement. This includes fundamental OH&S risk assessment and management principles onsite evaluations workplace investigations data analysis training and recommendations on program improvement.

The role supports the regional HSD hub and also provides cross-regional support to other locations as necessary. The role is supervised by the Senior Occupational Health Specialist (I) Safety lead with support from the Hub lead and managerial reporting to the Manager Occupational Health and Safety. The role is an integral part of the HSD hub team.

Scope and Complexity

Acts with autonomy and independence in day-to-day performance of the positions functions including;
Implementing WBG overarching directives procedures and guidelines for the WBG OH&S Management System
Implementing the WBG OHS accountability framework for WBG OH&S Management System
Establishing and fostering staff engagement and involvement to foster ownership and accountability on OH&S issues
Establishing and maintaining WBG regional management commitment and involvement in OH&S including the creation of a culture of OH&S across the WBG
Design and implementation of major OH&S work programs to reduce the likelihood of incidents and injuries to WBG staff through hazard identification analysis and control and effective monitoring
Coordinating and participating in global OH&S initiatives assessments and programs across the WBG
Providing technical briefings and content to the WBG OH&S committee and senior management on OH&S policy implementation progress findings and accountability
Coordinating and interacting with United Nations (UN) System and academic organizations on OH&S programmatic elements
Making decisions on potentially complex issues with updates to supervisor as required obtaining approval as needed from higher management

Duties and Accountabilities

1. The incumbent is accountable for the delivery of occupational health and safety and environmental services within the work programs of the hub and unit:
Coordinate overall OH&S support to staff
Undertake OH&S environmental evaluations including workplace assessments on hazard identification and risk prevention mitigation measures in accordance with H&S hierarchy of control
Design and implement OH&S training platforms and programs including stratification of training to staff managers and OH&S focal points in the processes of OH&S risk assessment and management processes
Design and establish behavior-based safety systems for risk and injury reduction

2. Document and Data Management

Support and maintain an overarching OH&S data management system inclusive of incident accident reporting incident accident investigation and actions and workflow processes for notification and tracking.
Utilize standardized document repository for workplace records and record management

3. Operational Control

Establish and evaluate benchmarked standards on OH&S risks in compliance with recognized authorities and standards (ACGIH OSHA ASHRAE EU-OSHA CDC HSE)
Establish and implement WBG OH&S strategies for risk and health hazards inclusive of workplace and environmental hazard
Direct advise and coordinate onsite health and safety evaluations within WBG including occupational and industrial hygiene strategy and assessments
Operationalize Health and Safety instruments across WBG locations
Identify and support health & safety focal points within region

4. Record and record management

Monitors and provides oversight on the WBG OHS Incident Reporting System for incident investigations assessment reports corrective and preventative actions including as required noncompliance actions and follow-ups where applicable

5. Audit and continuous improvement

Designs and establishes behavior based safety systems to enhance audit and continuous improvement for risk and injury reduction

6. Monitors and evaluates the OH&S program by conducting data analysis and the identification of actionable items
7. Assists in managing/monitoring OH&S vendors and vendor budgets.
8. Engages and manages relationships with external partners and entities with respect to fostering internal OH&S program elements and improvement processes
9. Participates and advises WBG / IMF Emergency / Crisis Management teams on contingency planning and technical assistance
10. Participates and contributes to WBG / IMF enterprise risk management operations

Overarching Accountabilities

1. Operational Activities

Responds organization wide to OH&S requests within a defined service time interval
Provides support and technical advice to clients requesting OH&S services
Maintains updates and establishes relevant databases on expenditure utilization and accountability for OH&S service indicators
Reviews develops and updates standard operating procedures
Undertakes representative duties on behalf of the Senior Occupational Health Specialist in relation to OH&S independently responding to staff / clients requests for information
Applies expertise in designing strategies and utilization of personal protective equipment

Selection Criteria

An advanced University level degree (Masters) or equivalent in the disciplines of occupational / environmental / safety / engineering / industrial hygiene from an accredited school university institute or college
In the absence of the above equivalent professional credentials combined with relevant education and experience can be taken into consideration
Ten or more years relevant work experience including global OH&S implementation experience
Valid professional health and safety affiliation membership or registration and or a license to practice
Significant international experience and cultural understanding as well as previous work with international populations to understand global variations in health safety and environment approaches
High level analytical understanding of OH&S management and a track record of proactive involvement to promote safety and health in the WBG environment
Expertise in data analysis biostatistics and epidemiology would be an advantage
Knowledge and ability to counsel staff on OH&S issues in a culturally sensitive manner.
Discretion and tact in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information.
Thorough knowledge and use of computer office technology such as Word Excel PowerPoint Access and other major OHS/EHS Software management systems
Highly effective and proven skills in organizing prioritizing scheduling planning and coordinating work
Demonstrated excellent oral written communication skills (ability to convey ideas simply and in an engaging style)
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with team members and partners in Country Offices and leveraging support of Country Management Teams to support health goals of field based staff
Ability to undertake mission-related international travel

Competencies:

Technology and systems knowledge - Exhibits excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and proficiency of technology or/and systems relevant to functional area. Able to coach less experienced staff on relevant technology and systems.
Project and task management - Able to undertake diverse and complex assignments with minimal supervision and resolve competing demands. Demonstrates good organizational skills can plan and prioritize own work and work of internal clients
Institutional policies processes and procedures - Demonstrates relevant functional knowledge and understanding of institutional priorities policies operational and administrative procedures and people. Able to practically apply and guide others in policy application.
Client Orientation - Able to interact with clients with discretion and diplomacy. Demonstrates ability to resolve complex client related issues. Displays understanding of relevant internal and external factors and their impact to the client.
Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so.
Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the teams work and output demonstrating respect for different points of view.
Knowledge Learning and Communication - Able to communicate in a constructive and professional manner. Can assist in the preparation of written materials in accordance with WB administrative guidelines and best practices. Able to contribute to units knowledge sharing
Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making Understand the business needs and effectively and independently provide general research support. Demonstrates ability to assess the situation and make sound judgment on actions needed.

Note:If the selected candidate is a currentBank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment he/she willretain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 yearrenewable term appointment.

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to case an external candidate applies their application will not be considered.

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