| VA ID: | VACADM-2184-2024 |
| Grade Level: | P-4 |
| Division: | Division of Administration |
| Section: | General Services Section |
| Unit: | |
| Type of Appointment: | Consultancy Appointment |
| Date of Issuance: | 13 December 2024 |
| Deadline for Applications: | |
| Vacancy Reference | VATA-2184-2024 |
| Reporting Date: | As soon as possible |
| Please note that all candidates should adhere to CTBTO Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity. Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A roster of suitable candidates may be established for similar positions at the same level as a result of this selection process for a period of two (2) years. |
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Organizational Background
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 facilities worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.
Organizational Setting
This position is located in the General Services Section, Division of Administration (ADM).
Reporting Lines
Under the direct supervision of Chief of General Services, to:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct analysis and thorough review of the CTBTO’s Commission’s current and expected future insurance needs by each of the four coverage policies, in line with CTBTO regulations, Rules and Administrative Directives;
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the CTBTO’s Commission’s current insurance policies regarding the adequate coverage of risks. Analyze shortcomings in the coverage of risks to determine the level of importance as well as mitigation measures;
- Appraise benchmark analysis of the CTBTO’s Commission’s current insurance premium rates and brokerage fees against the insurance market. Recommend additional/alternative insurance products and estimate possible annual insurance costs/savings in connection with these products;
- Investigate and formulate the possibility to mitigate some risks through e.g. other measures including self-insurance or other modalities as applicable. Should the possibility of other in-house measures or self-coverage seem plausible, recommend steps to implement and estimate possible costs and/or savings for the CTBTO;
- Lead the review and revision of existing TORs for the four commercial insurances, including the development of evaluation criteria/matrix, in order the revised TORs are ready for the planned public tendering by June 2025;
- Co-ordinate and contribute to the technical evaluation for the planned procurement of the four 4 commercial insurances;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- Advanced university degree in business administration, finance, economics, logistics or other relevant disciplines.
Work Experience and Qualifications
- At least seven (7) years of professional international experience in advising on all aspects of insurance solutions to diverse entities in corporate and commercial sectors, government, and INGO/multilateral bodies;
- Proven track record of assisting clients in identifying appropriate insurance products and implement suitable insurance solutions to mitigate risks;
- Sound knowledge of the insurance needs of international/multilateral organizations;
- Knowledge of global insurance markets for marine cargo insurance, public liability and technical equipment/content insurance would be highly desirable and relevant;
- Knowledge of insurance market in Europe and that of Austria would be highly desirable;
- Experience in data collection, research and strong analytical skills;
- Demonstrated understanding of key relevant areas and stakeholders, such as insurance regulations, and insurance institutions, industry capacity and engagement, consumer awareness;
- Good communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Strong analytical, reporting and writing skills;
- Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
- Ability to plan, organize, implement, and report on work;
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines;
- Proficiency in the use of office IT applications and the internet in conducting research;
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.
Languages
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential;
- Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is desirable.
Competencies
- Professionalism – Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations;
- Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from other and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
- Planning and organizing – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
- Team work – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
- Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable;
- Creativity – Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches;
- Client orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients;
- Commitment to continuous learning – Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve;
- Technological Awareness – Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.
Remuneration
CTBTO offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, see link: https://onehr.un.org/salary-survey/#/salary_scale. The salary offered may be subject to deductions to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and/or Health Insurance Scheme.
Duration of contract
This consultancy assignment is limited to a maximum period of 60 working days, shall commence as soon as possible and be completed by end of May 2025. This assignment is home-based.
Additional Information
- All applications must be submitted through the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
- Incomplete applications and submission of employment history in formats other than the CTBTO Employment Information Form will not be considered
- The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the candidate has less than the qualifications required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than indicated in the vacancy announcement.
- Please note that the CTBTO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.
- The CTBTO reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process.