Fusion and Review Officer (P-4)

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the Quality Management, Data Review and Fusion Unit under the Office of the Director, International Data Centre Division (IDC).

Reporting Lines

Under the direct supervision of the Director, International Data Centre Division, the incumbent will carry out the following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide advice on the production of bulletins on fused events through the review of  integrated data and products (Seismic, Hydroacoustic, Infrasound (SHI) and Radionuclide) and the development of  Fused Event Tools;
2. Ensure that IDC products emanating from seismic, hydroacoustic and infrasound technologies meet and maintain specific standards of quality in all levels of data acquisition and processing, interactive analysis, product generation, product distribution, and special event analysis, providing advice as necessary to the Director and relevant Sections;
3. Plan and implement approved changes to procedures for enhancing the quality of IDC waveform and fused event products and processes, and ensure the continuation of high quality services;
4. Perform and/or assist in in-depth analysis and scientific investigation of detected seismic, hydroacoustic and infrasound phenomena of interest;
5. Act as primary liaison point for discussions on bulletins and quality control matters;  
6. Perform other duties as assigned which may include working on weekends and holidays or periods on call.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in geophysics or a related field.

Work Experience and Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of relevant working experience in the field of observational seismology, hydroacoustic or infrasound, preferably including a good knowledge of UNIX Operations Systems and SQL.

Languages

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential;
• Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages 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 others 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; adjusts priorities as requested; 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.