Technical Lead (Knowledge and Human Capacity Building)(P5)

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Organizational Setting

The Division of Energy Planning and Nuclear Information and Knowledge comprises the Planning and Economic Studies Section, Nuclear Knowledge Management Section and the Nuclear Information Section. The Division is responsible for strengthening capacities in energy and nuclear power planning, building capacities to manage nuclear knowledge and develop nuclear workforce and provide knowledge management and human resource development services to interested member states, and to procure and provide printed and electronic information in the area of nuclear science and technology.

The Nuclear Knowledge Management Section assists Member States by developing methodology and guidance documents in nuclear knowledge management and human resource development; implementing knowledge management and human resource development initiatives; facilitating sustainable education, training and information exchange in nuclear science and technology; and assisting Member States in maintaining and preserving nuclear knowledge and developing nuclear workforce.

Main Purpose

As a member of a team reporting to the Head of the Nuclear Knowledge Management Section, the Technical Lead (Knowledge and Human Capacity Building) guides, coordinates and supervises IAEA’s projects in the area of knowledge management and human resource development in the nuclear industry.

Role

The Technical Lead (Knowledge and Human Capacity Building) is a: (1) programme planner and implementer, planning, developing and implementing activities aimed at helping States to enhance their nuclear energy programme; (2) scientific secretary, planning and leading complex Technical Meetings; and (3) technical and project officer, evaluating complex technical cooperation (TC) projects in the area of management and human resource development in the nuclear industry.

Functions / Key Results Expected

– Plan, guide, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the activities in the field of knowledge management and human resource development in accordance with Member States’ needs at national and organizational level, including but not limited to knowledge management systems, nuclear workforce planning and development, and management and leadership development, in compliance with the requirements and recommendations of the IAEA’s guidance in these areas.
– Coordinate the provision of specialized technical input to technical cooperation projects in the subject area and provide technical guidance; evaluate proposals and develop work plans; provide support in planning and implementing training courses and workshops.
– Broaden and deepen the field of knowledge by organizing scientific meetings related to the specialized field, and serve as scientific secretary; prepare scientific programmes and contribute to the preparation and editing of scientific reports, manuals, proceedings and other scientific publications; prepare and organize in-house meetings in support of the Section’s scientific programme.
– Maintain the high standing and recognition of the IAEA in the scientific community by representing the IAEA at national and international meetings as required; establish and maintain contacts with individual scientists at various centres and in other relevant international organizations, committees and scientific societies.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name	Definition
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
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.
Knowledge sharing and learning	Actively seeks learning opportunities and actively shares knowledge and information with others; shares specialized knowledge, skills and learning from experience across different situations and contexts effectively.
Technical/scientific credibility	Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required Expertise

Function	Name	Expertise Description
Nuclear Engineering	Human Resource Development	Sound knowledge of developments and principles relating to the field of human resource management for organizations responsible for nuclear facilities.
Nuclear Engineering	Human Resources Development for NPPs	Experience in leadership development within nuclear organizations through workshops, mentoring, and organizational development plans.
Nuclear Engineering	Project Management	Expertise in the management of nuclear organizations and projects related to management and human resources.
Nuclear Engineering	Workforce Planning	Deep knowledge of workforce planning processes and experience in developing workforce strategies and plans.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master’s Degree – Advanced university degree in engineering, management or a related field in human resource development.

Bachelor’s Degree – University degree in engineering, management or a related field in human resource development with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.

Minimum 10 years of recent relevant knowledge management and human resource development experience in nuclear power, commissioning and operation activities, including at the international level.
In-depth knowledge of and experience in the principles and developments relating to the field of human resource management for organizations that are responsible for nuclear facilities.
Comprehensive experience in the management of nuclear organizations and projects related to management and human resources.
Experience in organizational culture, leadership development, and their relationship with human resource development is desirable, particularly in organizations responsible for nuclear facilities.
Experience of working in a national/international nuclear organization or institute essential.

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 $92731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 55546, 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

General Information

• The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.