2026-555 - Evaluation Officer (P3) (2 posts)

Category : Declarations Branch - (0903)/Evaluation Officer - (F0210)

Contract Type : Fixed-term Professional

Job Details :

Part of the Verification Division, the Declarations Branch (DEB) provides the OPCW with a means to assess compliance by States Parties with the declaration-related provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The Declarations Branch handles all declarations and other verification-related information, as well as maintains and updates the Declarations Handbook, and the tools for identification of scheduled chemicals. In addition, the Declarations Branch maintains majority of software used by the Verification Division, including data analytics and secure communication tools. The branch also provides electronic declaration tools for States Parties. Under the direct supervision of the Head, Declaration Validation and Evaluation, the Evaluation Officer evaluates declarations and other related information provided by States Parties and executes the follow up when necessary. In addition, the Evaluation Officer provides inputs to DEB reports on declarations and develops outreach materials. This Vacancy Notice is published for two Evaluation Officer (P-3) positions.

1) Declaration Evaluation and Follow-Up with States Parties: Evaluate declarations and other Article III, IV, V and VI related information and ensure accuracy, and consistency with the CWC’s requirements; Identify the issues to be clarified with State Parties and follow-up; Resolve ambiguities and/or inconsistencies arising from declaration-related submissions with respective States Parties; Report all inconsistencies in declarations, reports, and plans submitted by States Parties; Follow-up with States Parties on delayed or absent submissions; Participate in meetings with States Parties and draft appropriate correspondence to clarify ambiguities; Undertake duty travel when required. 2) Reporting and Verification Support: Provide accurate, complete and timely inputs to DEB reports on declarations and verification activities to the Director General and Policy Making Organs of the OPCW (the Executive Council and the Conference of the States Parties.); Develop databases containing up-to-date Article III, IV, V and VI declaration-related data; Maintain all relevant information for Challenge Inspections to be available within the given timelines; Develop the Section’s business processes and procedures and ensure that they are reflected in the relevant Quality Management System Documents (QDOCs); Perform work in compliance with the existing SOPs, WIs, QDOCs and Manual; Make proposals regarding improvement of current business processes and procedures and assist in the development of new QDOCs and/or Manuals. 3) Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide assistance during technical briefings to the inspection teams on the declared facility to be inspected; Assist in the preparation of information material on declaration-related issues; Liaise with other units of the OPCW (such as ICA or INS) in the preparation and delivery of training; Participate in projects or collaborations with OPCW’s partnering organisations or entities associated with improved implementation of the CWC’s provisions, such as the World Customs Organisation (WCO). 4) Development of DEB Outreach Materials: Recommend support materials for State Parties; Ensure existing materials are kept up-to-date in line with Executive Council (EC) decisions, OPCW policy decisions, and other relevant decisions and developments; Participate in the revision of DEB declaration tools such as the Declaration Handbook, Handbook on Chemicals, and other tools (e.g. EDIS); Make appropriate presentations and report back on the proceedings of events such as States Parties’ meetings, conferences, trainings, etc.; Keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of chemical demilitarisation, chemical industry processes related to scheduled chemicals and assess possible impact to the declaration/verification regime. 5) Perform other related duties as required.