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2026-587 - Senior Chemical Demilitarisation Officer (P-4)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:24:55 Z

Category : Chemical Demilitarisation Branch - (0906)/Senior Chemical Demilitarisation Officer - (F0221)
Contract Type : Fixed-term Professional
Job Details :
The Chemical Demilitarisation Branch provides the OPCW with a means to assess and facilitate compliance of the State Parties (SPs) in relation to their obligations related to chemical weapons as stated in the Convention by implementing the verification regime for Chemical Weapons (CW) and CW related facilities under Articles IV, V and Parts II, III, IV (A), IV (B) and V of the Verification Annex, as well as supporting the verification regime for challenge inspections and investigation of alleged use of CW under Articles IX and X. Responsibilities: Develop, support and implement a consistent verification regime at CW storage, destruction and production facilities (CW related facilities): Review and analyse initial and amended declarations as well as other relevant submissions by SPs, including general and annual plans for destruction, detailed facility information and annual destruction reports; Prepare and agree with the SPs concerned detailed plans for verification of CW destruction based on the provisions of the Convention, declarations, facility information, initial visits and bilateral discussions; submit these plans for consideration and adoption by the Executive Council (EC); Prepare facility agreements and detailed agreed plans for verification for CW related facilities including any necessary amendments; organise and co-ordinate with other branches/divisions and negotiate such agreements with the SP concerned; Gather and assess scientific and technical information related to the CW destruction processes, specific features of destruction technologies and operational parameters, design/configuration of CW to be destroyed, monitoring devices installed to provide assurance that no CW are diverted and the destruction process has been completed; Evaluate during initial visits and final engineering reviews of CW destruction facilities the proposed methods of destruction. Assess the adequacy of specific technological features and operational parameters meet Convention requirements regarding confirmation of endpoint of destruction and CW non-diversion. Establish and agree with the SP the verification measures to be applied on-site; Evaluate the detailed plans for destruction of CW production facilities or requests for conversion, prepare and negotiate corresponding combined plans in accordance with Convention and relevant EC decisions; Evaluate the sufficiency of on-site monitoring equipment, procedures and the ability of the inspection team to perform verification activities with a proper level of confidence in a cost-efficient manner. Propose upgrading of monitoring equipment, revision of procedures, if necessary; During systematic verification of destruction, evaluate the effectiveness of verification activities, analyse deficiencies, and recommend corrective measures or alternative verification methodologies; Compare and confirm SPs’ annual reports on destruction with data on CW monthly activities;

Ensure that the processing of confidential information handled is in accordance with the Confidentiality regime; Responsible for technical and verification related aspects of planning and preparation of inspections at CW related facilities; ensure quality of inspections; Instruct inspection teams on implementation of inspection mandates; advise them on inspection aims, site information, policy requirements, operational instructions and specific verification regime and techniques to be used; Monitor the progress of on-site inspections and visits; advise inspection teams on verification-related policy and technical issues; Review interim reports and documents on preliminary factual findings and guide inspection teams preparing final reports to ensure consistency with the Convention, decisions of the EC and Conference of SPs, inspection mandate and policy requirements; Draft inspection related correspondence to inspected SPs and forward final inspection reports within the time limit set forth in the Convention. Advise management on verification results and recommend follow-up actions where necessary; Discuss with the experts/representatives of SPs and seek resolution of any inspection and policy issue that requires further attention. Provide input to internal and external reports of the Secretariat and assist in the resolution of outstanding issues by providing technical support to the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), cluster groups and SPs: Provide technical input for development of special reports of the Secretariat, including annual and verification implementation reports; Participate in consultations with States Parties and provide technical assessments and proposals to address verification-related issues with respect to CW-related facilities; Prepare information on the results of verification activities for the Director-General, EC, and Conference of SPs; develop and submit reports and documents related to the progress of CW destruction and the implementation of systematic verification of CW destruction; Provide technical advice to the SAB and cluster groups for the resolution of outstanding unresolved issues. Lead knowledge management activities with regard to the verification at the CW related facilities. Provide technical and lecturing support for training activities and during international events; participate in bilateral technical visits and inspections: Support training of inspectors, National Authorities and staff in matters related to Article IV and Part IV (A) of the Verification Annex; Participate as inspector in initial visits, final engineering reviews, systematic verification of CW destruction, and challenge inspections; Use the experience gained during on-site inspections to increase efficiency of verification-related Headquarters tasks; Represent the Secretariat at international workshops, conferences and symposia. Perform any other duties, as required.

2026-583 - Information Security Officer (P-3)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:46:06 Z

Category : Office of Confidentiality and Security - (0102)/Information Security Officer - (F0812)
Contract Type : Fixed-term Professional
Job Details :
The Office of Confidentiality and Security (OCS) sets the framework, provides the guidelines, institutes the measures and implements the necessary provisions to guarantee and enforce the fulfilment of the stringent OPCW confidentiality regime; operational security of the Secretariat's assets; the security of all its electronic systems; the confidentiality of all classified material and its safeguarding. Under the direct supervision of the Head, Confidentiality and Information Security (H/CIS), the Information Security Officer contributes to the implementation, monitoring and assurance of the OPCW information security programme by supporting information security governance, policy, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, access control review, incident response, investigations, resilience and security testing. Main Responsibilities: 1. OPCW Information Security Governance and Programme Support Coordinates all aspects of the OPCW information security programme and implementation of information and ICT security measures to ensure the preservation of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of OPCW’s information; Serves as focal point for all information security-related programmes and projects, advising the H/CIS, and contributes to information security governance, policy, compliance and management reporting; Contributes to the development, review, maintenance and enforcement of policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for secure Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and information handling; Monitors, assesses, and reports on control implementation and effectiveness for the maintenance of compliance with organisational policies, confidentiality requirements and relevant international information security standards; Conducts and reviews security audits of ICT service providers and the supply chain; Collaborates with staff across OPCW to provide guidance on confidentiality and information security requirements; Contributes to data collection informing senior leadership on the organisation’s information security posture and programme effectiveness. Assists the H/CIS in drafting the Director-General’s Annual Reports requiring OCS/CIS input; Serves as Acting H/CIS when required. 2. Risk, Vulnerability and Control Assessments Performs security risk, vulnerability and control assessments to identify risks to ICT and data systems, and information assets. Recommends appropriate mitigation measures; Identifies, analyses and evaluates risks to a/m systems. Recommends or coordinates mitigation measures in close coordination with stakeholders; Performs regular assessments of the OPCW infrastructure to identify potential vulnerabilities, prioritise and categorise related risks, and supports the development of implementation plans to remediate or mitigate them; Reviews and assesses the security management, monitoring and performance of ICT assets, recommends improvements, and reports identified gaps where required;

Monitors emerging information security threats, standards, products, techniques, and technologies. Advises the H/CIS on relevant and applicable controls and measures; Supports security and confidentiality reviews of new or changed applications, platforms and ICT services prior to procurement, approval or deployment. 3. Security Monitoring, Incident Response and Investigations Conducts security monitoring, incident response, preliminary enquiries, investigations and digital evidence handling related information to security incidents, confidentiality breaches and potential compromise of classified or sensitive information; Performs security monitoring of all networks, to identify critical functions, control weaknesses and potential security events; Monitors user access across all networks, ensuring that access to confidential and sensitive information is in line with authorisations granted; When tasked, coordinates and leads incident response, digital forensic, and investigation activities relating to potential security breaches, working closely with business units and stakeholders to assess and address risks to the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive or classified information; Participates in technical security investigations and security event analysis related to ICT and data systems, networks and devices; Prepares briefings and presentations on the potential impact, response status and remedial measures related to information security incidents to senior management; Collects, documents, and maintains the integrity, custody, and traceability of information and digital evidence related to potential confidentiality breaches or security incidents, supporting preliminary enquiries, incident response, digital forensics, and investigation activities; Reports (potential) violations of the Confidentiality Regime to the Head/CIS. Advises on the conduct of related enquiries and investigations; Advises and assists staff on the proper reporting of (potential) breaches of confidentiality and/or security incidents. Where necessary, ensure such breaches or incidents are highlighted to the H/CIS. 4. Information Security Resilience and Security Testing Supports information security resilience and provides required input to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery activities. Plans or performs security testing to assess the effectiveness of security controls across ICT systems, data systems and applications; Assess the implementation of resilience strategies across ICT and data systems and applications, recommends improvements, report gaps; Plans and performs vulnerability and security testing activities, including penetration testing, compliance audits and table-top exercises, on ICT and data systems and applications; Supports the identification, review, tracking and follow-up of information security findings. 5. Perform other duties as required