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Organizational Setting
The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA’s nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the Agency’s activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.
The Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) is responsible for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA’s nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to criminal acts or acts of nuclear terrorism and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:
•Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
•Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
•Information Management Section
•Programme Development and International Cooperation Section
The Information Management Section (INMA) is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the mechanisms required to collect, collate and analyse nuclear security related information required for the effective implementation of activities to strengthen the international nuclear security framework. The Section is responsible for managing and maintaining the Incident and Trafficking Database and related information, as well as the system to develop and coordinate the implementation of Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans. For this purpose, it liaises with other international organizations and Member States to enhance cooperation in and increase the outreach of nuclear security information. The Section is also responsible for managing and maintaining the information technology systems necessary for implementing the work of the Division and providing for information exchange through internal and external information portals. Additionally, the Section is responsible for managing and implementing the programme of activities for raising States’ awareness of the threat of cyber-attacks, and their potential impact on nuclear security. The Section is also responsible for implementing arrangements to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
The Needs Assessment Unit supports the general nuclear security needs assessment activities of the Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS). It primarily carries out its responsibilities through the management and implementation of the Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plan (INSSP) programme of activities and the Nuclear Security Information Management System (NUSIMS) Nuclear Security Self-Assessment Tool. The Unit supports the identification of and planning for nuclear security assistance activities of the Division. The Unit liaises with NSNS technical officers and other IAEA Departmental organizations to ensure coordination and cooperation of nuclear security assistance activities with other IAEA technical activities, in specific States or regions.
Main Purpose
Under the supervision and the guidance of the NAU Unit Head, the Project Management Specialist (NSNS) develops and manages result- and need-based nuclear security projects aimed at enhancing the security and safety of nuclear and radioactive material; and other projects; and associated facilities in beneficiary States, in line with IAEA Nuclear Security Guidance, Safety Standards and the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and supplementary guidance.
Role
Reporting to the NAU Unit Head, the Project Management Specialist (NSNS) is: 1) a project manager providing high-quality professional inputs and exercising a high degree of operational leadership in the design, implementation and monitoring of result-based projects, including by ensuring the timeliness and quality of project reports; 2) an analyst and advisor assessing relevant political and socio-economic factors in States and proposing programmatic solutions (including outreach and gender mainstreaming aspects) tailored to address both known and unforeseen needs of beneficiary States; 3) a liaison officer between relevant internal (e.g., IAEA Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plan Officers (INSSP), Programme Officers, Technical Officers) and external (e.g., representatives of States’ regulatory bodies, operators and donors) stakeholders, including senior officials.
Functions / Key Results Expected
• Lead the review and in-depth analysis of States assessed needs in the area of security, in close cooperation with INSSP and Technical Officers, and propose best programmatic approaches to address identified shortcomings (including as regards outreach and gender mainstreaming aspects).
• In close cooperation with Programme Officers, facilitates the mobilization of financial resources for projects and activities.
• Lead the development of need- and result-based projects (including definition of deliverables and related performance indicators), in collaboration with Technical Officers and representatives from beneficiary and donor States.
• Undertake the overall management of projects, including internal coordination of agreed project activities and liaising with representatives of beneficiary, while ensuring projects are implemented in accordance with relevant internal processes and Contribution Arrangements.
• Lead the development of monitoring and evaluation approaches to measure projects progress towards the achievement of set objectives, track expenditures and ensure the timely preparation of all required reporting documentation.
• Consolidate identified lessons learned and propose adaptations and innovations to management, monitoring and assessment mechanisms and tools.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
Name | Definition |
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Communication | Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. |
Achieving Results | Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. |
Teamwork | Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. |
Planning and Organizing | Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. |
Functional Competencies
Name | Definition |
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Client orientation | Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. |
Commitment to continuous process improvement | Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements. |
Judgement/decision making | Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards. |
Required Expertise
Function | Name | Expertise Description |
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Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety | Application of Safety Standards | Knowledge of IAEA safety standards. |
Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety | Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources | Knowledge of Code of Conduct on safety and security of radioactive sources and its supplementary guidance. |
Finance | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system | Experience with budget or financial systems. Knowledge of Oracle desirable. |
Nuclear Security | National Nuclear Security Regimes | Knowledge of IAEA guidance related to the security of radioactive material. |
Management and Programme Analysis | Partnership Development | Proven ability to build relevant strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders and partners and mobilise financial resources. |
Management and Programme Analysis | Project Management | Ability to design and manage complex, result-based technical assistance programmes/projects, preferably in the nuclear field. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Master’s Degree – Advanced University Degree in science/engineering; management, business administration, economics, development cooperation, or a related field.
Bachelor’s Degree – University degree in science/engineering; management, business administration, economics, development cooperation, or a related field with two additional years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
Minimum seven years of relevant working experience in the management (including project design and monitoring) of result-based, technical assistance projects/ programmes, preferably in the nuclear field.
Experience in working with national and international partners, preferably including the IAEA, in the delivery of technical assistance projects.
Proven experience in the development and implementation of, and resource mobilization for result-based, technical assistance projects/ programmes.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $77326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 43998*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
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