Programme Management Officer

Under the supervision and guidance of the Section Head, the Programme Management Officer develops and manages programmes and projects in the area of nuclear technology based on Member States’ development needs.

As an active member of project and country teams, the Programme Management Officer provides high-quality professional inputs and exercises a high degree of operational leadership in developing and implementing the TC programme. He/she applies expert knowledge of established programme policies and procedures and effectively uses existing programming tools and mechanisms in a frequently changing, high-pace environment.

The Programme Management Officer is responsible for a number of specific countries in the region, reports directly to the Section Head and shares support staff within the team.

Functions / Key Results Expected:

• Engage with relevant national and regional authorities, including high-level government representatives, international entities, and academic institutions in relation to various aspects of the technical cooperation programme.
• Assess and analyse the political, socio-economic environment and overall technical needs of assigned countries and work in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders to provide inputs to Country Programme Frameworks addressing TC strategy and policy issues. In collaboration with Member State institutions, technical departments and other partners, identify, design, implement and monitor programmes/projects by applying a result-based management approach and quality criteria, including best practices, innovative approaches and strategies.
• Identify areas where nuclear science and technology can contribute to the achievement of national development priorities to ensure the suitability of proposed programmes and projects.
• Guide and advise country officials on TC procedures and train them on the application of results-based management throughout the project cycle, including risk management measures.
• Monitor the implementation of relevant projects and report on the achievements of project results in line with quality management standards. Identify lessons learned and propose adaptations and innovations to monitoring and assessment mechanisms and tools.
• Organize and coordinate international/regional events related to the TC programme.
• Manage programme/project budgets, certify and approve project disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and that delivery levels are met.
• Lead the delivery of TC Assistance for the assigned programme portfolio, by expediting project implementation, maintaining collaborative relationships with Member State institutions, and recommending innovative approaches to project execution and capacity building. Ensure the timely and effective implementation of human resource and equipment components in line with financial and administrative rules and regulations.
• Develop and maintain networks and partnerships with national institutions and UN development agencies in order to contribute to increasing awareness of TC. Contribute to resource mobilization activities, proposing projects requiring additional funding and identifying funding options.
• Contribute to the documentation of knowledge by proposing examples of best practices and success stories, as well as replicable strategies and approaches, and actively share and apply this knowledge.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the project team (including consultants, implementation staff and other stakeholders) towards the achievement of programme objectives.
• Prepare/contribute to project and annual reports, briefing notes, talking points, presentations, outreach material and publications related to the assigned projects and programme.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree – First level university degree in social sciences, management, technology, engineering, or in a scientific area, preferably in a nuclear related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience the area of project management in the field of international development including experience in technical cooperation, partnership and capacity building is required.
• Experience in working in the field of nuclear science and technology is considered 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=2024/0197%20(018480)