Occupational Health and Safety Strategy Specialist

2 days ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya UN Women Full time
Role Overview

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Specialist will lead and be responsible for all aspects of the UN Women OHS strategy and policy.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support, guidance, and advice to the CO/MCO/RO on OHS matters.
  • Clarify, interpret, and implement existing UN and UN Women OHS regulations and guidelines.
  • Design and implement a reporting system for maintaining and analyzing records of safety and health activities.
Liaise with Global OHS Community
  • Liaise and coordinate with the UN OHS community on the development of policies, guidelines, training materials, and best practices exchange.
  • Participate as a member of OHS working groups as directed by the Global Security Advisor.
Collect, Update, and Communicate OHS Information
  • Conduct regular workplace inspections, analyze accident and injury data, and identify trends and patterns that may indicate hazards.
  • Monitor changes in the workplace that may affect the safety and health of employees.
Develop, Maintain, Manage, and Implement the UN Women OHS Plan
  • Manage the preparation and review of the UN Women Security OHS plan and provide technical support in its implementation.
Budget Management

The incumbent will manage the OHS annual work plan and related budget.

Reporting OHS Incidents Affecting UN Women Personnel
  • Provide guidance to HQ/RO/MCO/CO/PPOs on OHS reporting.
  • Collate information and provide OHS reports as necessary.
Competencies
  • Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
  • Accountability;
  • Creative Problem Solving;
  • Effective Communication;
  • Inclusive Collaboration;
  • Stakeholder Engagement;
  • Leading by Example;


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