The terms of reference
specified:
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[T]he incumbent leads the elaboration and implementation of a strategic vision and
a related programme of work of UNODC/TPB in the field of nuclear, chemical and
biological terrorism and related and emerging topics. (...) More specifically, the incumbent, within the delegated authority, is responsible for
the following duties:
- Develop, in close consultation with the Specialized Terrorism Prevention Unit, a
programme of work for UNODC/TPB in the area of nuclear, chemical and
biological terrorism;
- Lead the mobilization of extra-budgetary resources necessary for the
implementation of the programme of work including by … elaborating funding
proposals in the area of nuclear, chemical and biological terrorism, by undertaking
substantive consultations with representatives of possible donor countries and by
continuous follow up regarding funding opportunities;
- Contribute … to integrating activities in the area of countering nuclear, biological
and chemical terrorism in the development of UNODC’s regional and country-
specific programmes;
- Initiate, maintain and develop partnerships and undertake joint activities in the
area of countering nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism with relevant
organizations and other stakeholders…;
- Design, organize and execute expert working group meetings on specific subjects
in the area of nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism;
- Provide continuous advice to the Chief of the Branch relating to UNODC/TPB
activities in the area of countering nuclear, chemical and biological terrorism;
- Provide, upon request, specialized policy, strategy, programme and legal advice
and technical input to UNODC senior management and the Chief of TPB upon
management request more broadly on complex legal and related substantive issues
of terrorism prevention, for setting and guiding policy approaches, programme
content and implementation strategies, including advice on and interpretations of
the universal instruments against terrorism, other international treaties governed
by the public international law and United Nations resolutions for the prevention
and suppression of terrorism, including UNGA and Security Council resolutions;
and on legal provisions, draft legal provisions, resolutions and draft resolutions on
thematic areas relevant to countering terrorism;
- Provide, upon management request and in consultation with the Specialized
Terrorism Prevention Unit and the Regional and National Terrorism Prevention
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Unit, specialized policy, strategy, programme and legal advice to Government
officials for setting and guiding national policies, strategies and implementation
plans for fulfilling the international legal obligations in counter-terrorism and
facilitating related cooperation among countries in the light of public international
and constitutional law and in the context of comparative criminal law;
- Contribute, upon management request and in consultation with the Specialized
Terrorism Prevention Unit and the Regional and National Terrorism Prevention
Unit, to the delivery of technical assistance to requesting countries, in particular in
the area of nuclear, chemical and biological terrorism and other topics as assigned;
- Contribute … to the development of new capacity building initiatives with regard
to the area of nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism…
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The terms of reference specified:
[T]he incumbent leads the elaboration and implementation of a
strategic vision and a related programme of work of UNODC/TPB
in the field of nuclear, chemical and biological terrorism and
related and emerging topics. (...) More specifically, the incumbent, within the delegated authority, is
responsible for the following duties:
- Develop, in close consultation with the Specialized Terrorism
Prevention Unit, a programme of work for UNODC/TPB in the
area of nuclear, chemical and biological terrorism;
- Lead the mobilization of extra-budgetary resources necessary
for the implementation of the programme of work including by …
elaborating funding proposals in the area of nuclear, chemical and
biological terrorism, by undertaking substantive consultations with
representatives of possible donor countries and by continuous
follow up regarding funding opportunities;
- Contribute … to integrating activities in the area of
countering nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism in the
development of UNODC’s regional and country-specific
programmes;
Case No. (...) According to these terms of reference, the duties of the Senior Legal
Adviser included the elaboration and implementation of a programme of work in
the field of nuclear, chemical and biological terrorism, the provision of legal
advice, specialized expertise and technical assistance to UNODC and TPB
management and countries, the mobilization of extra-budgetary resources, the
development of partnerships and the organization of working group meetings in
the field of nuclear, chemical and biological terrorism.
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By application filed on 8 July 2014, the Applicant, the Coordinator,
Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (“SAICM”),
Chemicals Branch, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, United
Nations Environment Programme (“UNEP”) (P-5), requests the suspension of
action, pending management evaluation, of the “implied decision” not to extend
her fixed-term appointment (“FTA”), expiring on 10 July 2014.
(...) Indeed, following discussions, the Applicant had agreed to a lateral
move to a new position as Senior Programme Officer within the Chemicals
Branch, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, UNEP, post
No. 607063, hence the instant application comes as a surprise;
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The latter confirmed the
Applicant’s reassignment in an email of 11 December 2009, stating:
Your main functions would be to develop an expanded TPB
programme of work in the area of nuclear, chemical and biological
Case No. UNDT/GVA/2011/024
Judgment No. (...) The following
“main outputs/activities” were enumerated in this work plan:
– Serve as TPB’s focal point for overall guidance and take the
lead in the area of countering nuclear, chemical and biological
terrorism …
– Contribute to the development, pilot-test and integrate in TPB’s
overall TA delivery a comprehensive legal counter-terrorism
training curriculum for criminal justice officials in the area of
nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorism …
– Contribute to the development of an on-line training and
follow-up Action Plan, through the establishment of a TPB on-line
platform …
– Take the lead in the area of operational partnerships, undertake
joint activities and provide input for activities in the area of
countering nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism … with …
relevant organizations …
– Set up and follow up on relevant partnership arrangements and
elaborate related concept papers …
– Maintain a roster of substantive experts and national officers in
the area of biological, chemical and nuclear terrorism for provision
of external expertise and participation in UNODC/TPB activities
…
– Provide legal advice on the mandate of the Branch …
– Advise on and interpret for the Branch legal provisions,
including those contained in the legal instruments for the
suppression and prevention of terrorism …
– Fund raising …
52. (...) The goals listed in the work
plan are the following:
– elaborating a programme of work for UNODC/TPB in the area
of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear terrorism;
– leading the mobilization of extra-budgetary resources necessary
for the implementation of the programme of work;
– initiating and maintaining partnerships in the area of countering
chemical, biological and nuclear terrorism;
– contributing to the development of the TPB curriculum
initiative in respect of chemical, biological, radiological and
nuclear terrorism;
– providing guidance for and contributing to the delivery of TPB
technical assistance;
– providing policy advice to the Chief of TPB and Director of
DTA;
– performing managerial responsibilities related to the 2009-2010
performance cycle not yet completed.
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Diab was
admitted to hospital for pneumonia and severe bronchospasm due to inhalation of
chemicals. However, the UNRWA Administration subsequently determined that adequate
precautions had been taken before the spraying of the insecticide and that Ms.
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Multiple Challenges; Multiple Solutions
Multiple Challenges; Multiple Challenges; Multiple Solutions Multiple Solutions
KajKaj MadsenMadsen Chemicals BranchChemicals Branch
DTIEDTIE UNEPUNEP
Global Policy ChallengesGlobal Policy Challenges
No global consensus on the cost of No global consensus on the cost of inaction on chemicals managementinaction on chemicals management Effects of chemicals production and use Effects of chemicals production and use has not been described in economic has not been described in economic language of key financial decision makers language of key financial decision makers Chemicals management has not Chemicals management has not adequately been linked with sustainable adequately been linked with sustainable developmentdevelopment
National ChallengesNational Challenges
Balance risks and benefits when making Balance risks and benefits when making national decisionsnational decisions
Lack of financial resources for chemicals Lack of financial resources for chemicals managementmanagement Lack of coherent legislation and coordination between Lack of coherent legislation and coordination between ministriesministries Lack of institutional, technical and legal capacities for Lack of institutional, technical and legal capacities for development, implementation and enforcement of development, implementation and enforcement of legislationlegislation Lack of information and awareness of the impacts of Lack of information and awareness of the impacts of chemicals on the environment and healthchemicals on the environment and health
Solutions Solutions Lack of financial resources for chemicals Lack of financial resources for chemicals
managementmanagement
Integration of sound management of Integration of sound management of chemicals into development plans chemicals into development plans (mainstreaming) to ensure:(mainstreaming) to ensure:
Multilateral fundingMultilateral funding Bilateral fundingBilateral funding National fundingNational funding
SolutionsSolutions Lack of coherent legislation and coordination Lack of coherent legislation and coordination
between ministriesbetween ministries
Development of national government Development of national government coordination structurescoordination structures Consolidated and coordinated Consolidated and coordinated international approach to assist developing international approach to assist developing countries in building the necessary countries in building the necessary infrastructure and legislationinfrastructure and legislation Public participation and stakeholder Public participation and stakeholder involvementinvolvement
Lack of institutional, technical and legal capacities for Lack of institutional, technical and legal capacities for development, implementation and enforcement of development, implementation and enforcement of
legislationlegislation
Need for central ministerial institutions Need for central ministerial institutions responsible for the technical and legal work on responsible for the technical and legal work on government policies on chemicalsgovernment policies on chemicals
Assessment of chemicalsAssessment of chemicals Issuing authorizationsIssuing authorizations Running registers on chemicalsRunning registers on chemicals Participating in international meetingsParticipating in international meetings Implementing Implementing MEAsMEAs on chemicalson chemicals
Need for enforcement agencies, custom controls Need for enforcement agencies, custom controls etcetc
Lack of information and awareness of the Lack of information and awareness of the impacts of chemicals on the environment impacts of chemicals on the environment
and healthand health At the political decision level. (...) Improve communication between technical ministries Improve communication between technical ministries and the financial and planning ministriesand the financial and planning ministries
At the technical level in ministries and industriesAt the technical level in ministries and industries Improve awareness of national enforcement Improve awareness of national enforcement structures including custom officers on the need for structures including custom officers on the need for enforcement of chemicals legislation enforcement of chemicals legislation Improve the awareness of cost effective alternatives, Improve the awareness of cost effective alternatives, best available techniquesbest available techniques
At the local levelAt the local level Increase awareness of the users of chemicals to the Increase awareness of the users of chemicals to the health and environmental effects of chemicals usehealth and environmental effects of chemicals use
Multiple Challenges; Multiple Solutions
Global Policy Challenges
National Challenges
Solutions Lack of financial resources for chemicals management
Solutions Lack of coherent legislation and coordination between ministries
Lack of institutional, technical and legal capacities for development, implementation and enforcement of legislation
Lack of information and awareness of the impacts of chemicals on the environment and health
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There is hardly any industry where chemical substances are not used and there is no single economic sector where chemicals do not play an important role. (...) In response to the growing demand for chemical-based products and processes, the international chemical industry has grown dramatically since the 1970s. (...) Many national governments have enacted laws and established institutional structures for managing the hazardsof this growing volume of chemicals. Leading corporations have adopted chemical management programmes and there are now many international conventions and institutions for addressing these chemicals globally.
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Practical Approach in Chemicals Legislation in Japan
Practical Approach in Chemicals Practical Approach in Chemicals Legislation Legislation -- JapanJapan’’s Experiences Experience
12 May, 2010
Kazu TAKEMOTO Vice-Minister for Global Environment Affairs,
JAPAN
ContentsContents
1. (...) International Policy Harmonization
1
Global Development in Chemicals ManagementGlobal Development in Chemicals Management 1992 Agenda 21 (Chapter 19: Chemicals Management) 2002 WSSD 2020 Goal (Johannesburg)
– “By 2020 chemicals should be produced and used with minimal adverse effects to human health and the environment.”
2006 SAICM: Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (ICCM1, Dubai)
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1. (...) Increasing public concern about chemical substances 2. Need to achieve international goals on chemicals management - TTo minimize adverse effects of all chemicals on o minimize adverse effects of all chemicals on
human health and the environment by 2020 human health and the environment by 2020 (WSSD2020 goal).
3.
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Global Chemicals Outlook - Towards Sound Management of Chemicals | Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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(...) There is hardly any industry where chemical substances are not used and there is no single economic sector where chemicals do not play an important role. (...) In response to the growing demand for chemical-based products and processes, the international chemical industry has grown dramatically since the 1970s.
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Chapter 19 contains six programme areas, as follows:
expanding and accelerating international assessment of chemical risks;
harmonization of classification and labelling of chemicals;
information exchange on toxic chemicals and chemical risks;
establishment of risk reduction programmes;
strengthening of national capabilities and capacities for management of chemicals; and
prevention of illegal international traffic in toxic and dangerous products.
(...) Read the document
Global Chemicals Outlook - Towards Sound Management of Chemicals
Chemicals are an integral part of modern daily life. There is hardly any industry where chemical substances are not used and there is no single economic sector where chemicals do not play an important role.
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