Occupational Safety Officer

### Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Medical Services Section of the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH), in Port-au-Prince. Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH provides support primarily to the Gang Suppression Force, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, the Haitian National Police, and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of joint or coordinated operations with the Gang Suppression Force, and provides technical assistance to the Organization of American States. The Occupational Safety Officer supports the implementation of the United Nations Occupational Safety and Health Management System across UNSOH operations. The incumbent identifies workplace hazards; applies data-driven and prevention-based methods to eliminate hazards and reduce risks; supports incident reporting and root-cause analysis; develops corrective and preventive measures; and advises managers and personnel on safe systems of work. The position contributes to the Organization’s duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of personnel and other persons who may be affected by UNSOH activities. The incumbent reports to the Chief Medical Officer. The position maintains the applicable technical coordination and reporting relationship with the Occupational Safety and Health Section, Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health, Office of Support Operations, Department of Operational Support, at United Nations Headquarters. ### Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Occupational Safety Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Safety Risk Assessment and Risk Management • Contributes to the development and implementation of methods, tools and information sources for identifying, assessing, preventing and mitigating occupational hazards, verifying controls and reassessing residual risks in existing and planned activities. • Supports planning teams and managers in conducting safety risk assessments and preparing safety risk management plans, including hazard identification, risk ratings, activity safety plans and risk-control systems. • Records and reports relevant information in United Nations incident-reporting systems and compiles and analyses data from incident reports, inspections and other sources to identify causes, trends and relationships. • Participates in investigations of occupational incidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses, and supports the identification, assignment and follow-up of root-cause corrective actions. • Monitors occupational safety and health performance against United Nations indicators and provides evidence-based reports and recommendations to the Chief Medical Officer, management and relevant committees. • Advises on compliance with applicable United Nations policies and relevant host-country occupational safety, health and environmental laws, codes, regulations and standards. Hazard Prevention and Control • Develops practical, cost-effective and layered controls to eliminate or minimize occupational hazards, exposures, accidents and losses, and to reduce the likelihood and severity of injury or illness when hazards cannot be eliminated. • Proposes approaches for integrating occupational safety performance into work plans, operational processes, procurement, facilities management, engineering, transport, aviation, medical support and other mission-support activities. • Prepares and updates occupational safety standards, procedures, checklists and guidance in coordination with occupational health, environmental, security and operational stakeholders. • Implements and monitors hazard-control and risk-control programmes and verifies completion and effectiveness of agreed mitigation measures. • Supports emergency and disaster preparedness with a focus on responder safety, including mass-casualty, fire, road-safety, natural-hazard and other contingency arrangements. Training, Communication and Safety Culture • Develops and delivers occupational safety and health induction, awareness, toolbox-talk and specialized training for personnel at all levels. • Produces clear educational materials, alerts, briefings and lessons learned tailored to the mission’s operational risks and workforce. • Promotes consultation, participation and a positive reporting culture, including timely reporting of hazards, near misses and incidents without fear of reprisal. • Provides technical advice and secretariat support, as required, to the local occupational safety and health committee and related working groups. Inspections, Audits and Performance Evaluation • Plans and conducts workplace inspections, safety audits and programme evaluations at offices, clinics, accommodation, warehouses, workshops, transport facilities, project sites and other UNSOH locations. • Uses appropriate audit and analytical techniques, including risk assessment, work sampling, trend analysis and cost-effectiveness review, to assess the adequacy of controls. • Tracks findings, corrective actions and deadlines, validates closure evidence and escalates persistent or critical risks through the established reporting line. • Contributes to management accountability and audit programmes aligned, where practicable, with United Nations environmental, health and safety strategies, policies and standards. OSH Management System and Coordination • Supports implementation and continual improvement of the United Nations Occupational Safety and Health Management System within UNSOH. • Assists with the development of local OSH policies, standards, guidance, annual work plans and performance reports. • Develops or contributes to programmes covering road safety, fire safety, food safety, ergonomics, workplace safety, natural hazards and related occupational risks, ensuring alignment with the overall OSH management system. • Integrates occupational safety and health considerations into business continuity, emergency preparedness, contractor management and project planning. • Liaises with mission components, United Nations entities, host-country counterparts, contractors and technical specialists to promote coordinated risk management and consistent standards. • Guides and mentors personnel assigned occupational safety responsibilities and may supervise staff, consultants or contractors within delegated authority. • Performs other related duties as required. ### Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of occupational safety and health principles, policies, procedures and risk-control methodologies. Ability to identify hazards, analyse incident and inspection data, develop proportionate controls and provide sound technical advice in a complex field environment. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; persists when faced with difficult problems; remains calm in stressful situations; and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring equal participation in all areas of work. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources; foresees risks and allows for contingencies; monitors and adjusts plans and actions; and uses time efficiently. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to understand their point of view; establishes productive partnerships based on trust and respect; identifies client needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors developments inside and outside the client’s environment; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks; and meets timelines for delivery. ### Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in occupational safety, occupational safety and hea