Coordination Officer

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Job Description

The Director General’s Office (DGO) provides leadership and coordination for all IAEA activities at the executive level for meeting Member States’ needs, and achieving a one-house approach and a results-based management.
Under the general supervision of the Special Assistant to the Director General for the respective Departments and senior professionals in the DGO, the Coordination Officer provides advice, liaison and support to policy development, coordination and implementation. The Coordination Officer assists in research and analysis, review and clearance of various reports and correspondence.
The Coordination Officer is: 1) an analyst, providing background information through research on relevant issues and interaction with counterparts in-house as well as in Member States’ diplomatic corps; 2) a liaison between internal experts and senior managers and Member States; 3) a team member, assisting the Special Assistants to the Director General and senior professionals in the DGO with decision-making support and in-house coordination.
Functions / Key Results Expected:

Provide programme and policy coordination with relevant IAEA Departments/Offices, in at least two of the following areas: safeguards, nuclear safety and security, nuclear energy, nuclear sciences and applications, and technical cooperation.
Review for quality control and completeness of IAEA reports relevant to the to the assigned Departments and other documents of a highly sensitive nature provided to DGO for clearance to be submitted to the Policy-making Organs.
Liaise with relevant Departments to enhance coordination, particularly with respect to the review and clearance of correspondence with Member States, international organizations and other counterparts for various conferences, technical meetings and reports.
Support activities of protocol and external relations functions as required.
Conduct research and carry out analysis with a view to improving coordination and enhancing relations between Member States and the IAEA Secretariat.
Provide coordination support to relevant Departments on issues of an interdepartmental nature in order to ensure timely and appropriate implementation of agreed policies.
Prepare summary reports of proceedings of various meetings and international conferences.
Keep abreast of the latest trends and developments in the areas of assignment. Provide guidance and draft recommendations to incorporate best practice and improve business processes in the IAEA.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills:

University degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications in science, engineering or a related field.
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) would be an asset.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience preferably in international organizations.
Experience in programme management or programme coordination would be an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Source: https://iaea.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2024/0123%20(002301)

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