Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear

Position Title**:Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Expert**
- Due to the operational nature of this role, preference will be given to applicants who are currently based in Tamil Nadu, India and possess valid work authorization. RIMES is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment._

**Open Period: 30 June 2025 - 29 July 2025**

RIMES was formally established on 30 April 2009 and registered with the United Nations on 1 July 2009. It operates from its regional early warning center located at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) campus in Pathumthani, Thailand.

**Position Description**: Increasing risks associated with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) materials and incidents—both accidental and deliberate—needs urgent attention to anticipate and manage CBRN risks. Tamil Nadu the Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency (TNDRRA)’s propose to enhance its capabilities in risk assessment, detection, early warning alerts, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery from CBRN including Hazardous Material ( HAZMAT ) such as oil spills risks & instances of cargo ships or any other containers wreckage/capsizing leading to spread of harmful chemicals in shores.

As part of its commitment to enhancing the Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency (TNDRRA)’s disaster management capacities, the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for Africa and Asia Pacific region seeks the services of a qualified CBRN/HAZMAT expert to support TNDRRA in developing and implementing a comprehensive CBRN/HAZMAZT risk management framework.

**Duty station**: TN-SMART Project Office, Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency, Ezhilagam Annex Bld., Chennai, India.

**Type of Contract**: Full-time Project-Based contract

**Skills and Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Advanced university master’s degree in chemistry, physics, biology, environmental science, nuclear engineering, disaster management, or related field.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years of experience CBRN /HAZMAT risk management / emergency response.
- Proven experience with CBRN disaster Management and Response agencies.
- Familiarity with international standards, treaties, and conventions (e.g. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Organization for Prohibitions of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW), World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA).

**Desirable**:

- PhD in one of the relevant areas of CBRN /HAZMAT.
- Experience working with related national /intergovernmental / international organizations.
- Experience designing or deploying CBRN/HAZMAT surveillance, detection, or response technologies.
- Experience in training, simulations, or capacity-building programs.
- Knowledge of regional CBRN risks and geopolitical dynamics.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in English essential; reading /writing /speaking in Tamil is an asset.
- Ability to work collaboratively across agencies and sectors.
- Absolute integrity, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Risk Assessment and Early Warning**
- Conduct TN state-level CBRN/HAZMAT risk and vulnerability assessments in collaboration with TNSDMA Technical Cell team members of TNDRRA, other stakeholder institutions within Tamil Nadu, and national/regional/global partner institutions.
- Prepare/update CBRN/HAZMAT Risk Maps, Review the SOPs DM Plans, Emergency response Protocols at CBRN facilities/Plants for Tamil Nadu in collaboration with Tamil Nadu State / National stakeholder institutions.
- Develop and implement risk assessment protocols for early detection and alert systems.
- Establish and maintain a TNSDMA CBRN /HAZMAT incident database and threat monitoring framework.
- Customize Consequence modelling tools for Tamil Nadu context to generate Risk Scenarios.
- Establish TN state-level IT-based data analytics tools such as AI/ML to generate scenario-based risk DSS products in collaboration with the RIMES Regional Data Analytics Center.
- Support TNSDMA’s decision-making in respect of CBRN/HAZMAT risks management through seamless integration of distinct but interrelated components across the full spectrum of the disaster management cycle: risk assessment, early warning, disaster preparedness, emergency response, recovery, rehabilitation, reconstruction, prevention, and mitigation.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and manuals for CBRN/ HAZMAT.
- Establish an Integrated dash board of existing CBRN facilities/Plants to enable 24x7 monitoring by TNSDMA.

**Emergency Response and Recovery**
- Support TNSDMA-led coordination Emergency management practices to prepare for and respond to and recover from CBRN/HAZMAT emergencies.
- Assist in recovery planning and the restoration of affected systems.
- Provide