UNDP National Consultant to draft Occupational Safety and Health Policy Jobs in South Sudan
UNDP National Consultant to draft Occupational Safety and Health Policy Jobs in South Sudan
Background As a part of the implementation of Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGONU), the Ministry of Labour was separated with the Ministry of Public Services and Human Resource Development. With aim to promote employment opportunities in the local economy, the Ministry of Labour has been engaging with private sector and organized series of consultation meetings. Throughout the consultation meetings, the Ministry of Labour acknowledged the crucial role of regulatory frameworks including relevant policies to enable the improve labour market and private sector development that contribute the South Sudan’s inclusive economic growth.
The Ministry of labour came into conclusion that adequate regulatory framework must be put in the place that enable effective facilitation to the private sector including potential foreign direct investor.
On request of the Government of South Sudan, Ministry of Labour, the UNDP agreed to extend possible technical assistance to the Ministry in the prioritized area of the policies and regulatory framework as mentioned below:
Separation and Review of the Ministry’s Five years Strategic Plan
Formulation of policy on Occupational Safety and Health
Formulation of policy on Minimum Wages
Formulation of Regulations on Employment,
Review of the validated Policy on Vocational Training and Skills Development
In this context, the Ministry of Labour in partnership with UNDP South Sudan seeks to procure the expertise of the qualified consultants both nationals and internationals to review and drafting South Sudan’s Labour Standard including Minimum Wage and Employment Regulations. These policies will provide an enabling environment to increase employment and productivity of the economically active labour force.
With aim to perform above policy and regulatory framework, the Directorates in the Ministry of Labour is working collaboratively and leading the initiative through the Directorate of Policy, Planning and Labour Statistics which is principal for technical guidance; and processes for policy formulation; implementation; for the establishment & maintenance of Labour Market Information Systems; development of labour employment and standards & guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
The propose of the assignment will be focused in providing technical support and guidance to the Directorate of occupational Safety and health in drafting the policy framework on occupational safety and health in South Sudan.
The main objective of the Consultancy is to draft Occupational Health and Safety Policy documents in South Sudan.
Primarily, the consultant is responsible to provide expertise to the directorate in drafting OHS policy in coherent approach in accordance to South Sudan labour environment. The national consult will work with internal expert to perform specific duties and responsibilities as underlined below:
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare detail work plan in consultation of the concern reporting line in the Ministry of Labour and the UNDP South Sudan.
Assess existing oil, chemical and non-chemical related workplace OHS practices in South Sudan in consultation of relevant stakeholders including government line agencies
Review international OHS standards in the relevant sector and sub-sector including practices
Advise the Ministry on environmental considerations in the OHS policy that is, guidelines on hazardous materials, chemical safety and workers welfare
Conduct desk study which includes review of related laws, bi laws including related policies including relevant guidelines
Advise ministry of Labour and industrial relations on the general duties, obligations and responsibilities of employers in regard to health safety.
Advise the Ministry in preparing OHS training materials
Advise ministry to the provision of OHS inspector that to be reflected in the policy document.
Identify tripartite (Ministry, Employers, Trade Unions) aggregable commitments, roles and responsibilities that to be incorporated in the policy document
To advise the Ministry on result-based workplace monitoring to ensure comply the OHS policy.
To advise the Ministry on administration and enforcement of the OHS Policy.
To advise the Ministry design appropriate OHS
guidelines for machinery, plant and equipment.
Advise stakeholders on standards for occupational health and on the cost and
effectiveness of occupational health programs.
Support the development of an overview of occupational hygiene and safety measures and ensure that suitable and enough risk assessments and health surveillance screening is in place across the country.
Conduct policy dialogues that includes agendas settings, constraints and anticipated opportunities
Draft preliminary policy documents including section, Sub-section and appendices
Collect feedback from Ministry of labour and UNDP.
Incorporate feedback in the draft documents and disseminate in the multi-stakeholder workshop
Incorporate feedback in the draft policy document from the multi-stakeholders- National level.
Submit final draft to the Ministry of Labour.
Prepare final assignment report including policy development process, lesson learnt and practices as well as a piece of knowledge product.
Any other duties as may be deemed by the Directorate.
Corporate Competencies
Professionalism
Demonstrates professional competence and expertise of the subject matter.
Demonstrates experience in the subject matter.
Demonstrates ability to negotiate and apply good judgment.
Shows pride in work and in achievements.
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Planning & Organizing
Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships.
Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff, partners and beneficiaries to achieve the planned results.
Communicating Information and Ideas:
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Delivers verbal/written information in a timely, clear, organized and easily understood manner;
Strong communication skills and the ability to listen and take direction and leadership from others.
Self-Management & Emotional Intelligence:
Creating synergies through self-control, and tolerates conditions of stress, uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to maintain a positive outlook to work productively.
Other Corporate competencies:
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment;
Excellent supervisory, team building, diplomatic and interpersonal skills
Resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgement.
Strong communication and advocacy skills;
Ability to work in a complex environment requiring liaison and collaboration with multiple factors;
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, tact and diplomacy;
Excellent analytical, organizational and negotiation skills, especially resource management systems;
Excellent networking skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Master’s degree in Public health, applied health & Safety, Environmental health, Law, Public policy, Chemical engineering or any related fields from recognized University or institution; PhD in Public health, and environment science would be preferable.
OSHA 500 and 501 Authorized Outreach qualification is highly preferred.
Safety-related designation preferred (CSP, ASP, CIH, CHST, etc.)
Experience
At least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience related to occupational and health safety policy drafting and implementation with reputable institutions.
Familiarity with health safety issues and dynamics in South Sudan or other country with similar situation is preferred
Well versed on coordination, collaboration and Partnership building in complex socio-political context with diverse stakeholders
An advance knowledge in collect, analyze and report related to Health and Safety data and statistic.
Language
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP National Consultant to draft Occupational Safety and Health Policy Jobs in South Sudan
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