Health and Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist Job #: req32610 Organization: World Bank Sector: Health & Safety Grade: GF Term Duration: 2 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Amman,Jordan Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Arabic Closing Date: 4/16/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

 Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.

The World Bank Group (WBG) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Health and Safety Directorate (HSDDR) serves approximately 18,000 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.

Scope and Complexity
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.

1. Acts with autonomy and independence in day-to-day performance of the position's 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

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 team's 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 unit's 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.
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

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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