Country Liaison Officer (P-4)

Vacancy Notice No. 2011/021

Position and Grade:	Country Liaison Officer (P-4)
Organizational Unit:	Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy Programme Office Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	4 March 2011
Application Deadline:	18 April 2011
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy Programme Office (PPO), headed by Head-PPO, reports directly to the Deputy Director General of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications. The objective of the Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) is to enable Member States to introduce, expand and improve their cancer care capacity by integrating radiotherapy into a comprehensive cancer control programme that maximizes its therapeutic effectiveness and public health impact. The PPO was established in November 2005. The work environment is dynamic, participative and interactive with inputs received continuously from the Board of Governors, the General Conference, policy- and decision-makers, PACT partner organizations and counterparts in Member States. The Country Liaison Officer reports directly to Head-PPO and closely works with other IAEA staff within a multidisciplinary team involving a Cancer Control Coordinator, a Programme Officer, several Country Liaison Officers, a Health Economist, several Outreach, Partnership and Fundraising Officers, and a number of administrative and general support staff.

Main purpose

As a team member led by Head-PPO, the Country Liaison Officer contributes knowledge and professional skills to the development and implementation of PACT programmatic activities in PACT Model Demonstration Sites (PMDS). This includes: providing advice on the development of the national cancer control programmes (NCCPs); working in collaboration with the Cancer Control Coordinator and the Country Liaison Officers, with the national health authorities and PACT partner organizations in the country, in particular the World Health Organization (WHO); developing and promoting appropriate PACT interventions within a public health model relevant to the needs of low and middle income countries; and, coordinating substantive programmatic initiatives with PACT interagency partners.

Role

The Country Liaison Officer is: (1) a knowledge contributor, providing technical expertise for the development of the NCCPs and drafting technical components of project proposals for PACT Model Demonstration Sites based on well-proven public health models applicable to cancer control, PACT's regional cancer training networks and the Virtual University for Cancer Control and Regional Training Network (VUCCnet), and imPACT needs assessment missions; (2) an active collaborator in the WHO/IAEA Joint Programme for Cancer Control activities and other PACT initiatives; (3) an advocate, assisting in outreach activities and conveying to multiple audiences (Member States, development agencies, cancer leadership organizations, industry and other cancer specialized institutions) PACT's vision and mandate.

Partnerships

The Country Liaison Officer works in close collaboration with staff of the IAEA's Division of Human Health and Department of Technical Cooperation. In international forums, the Country Liaison Officer liaises and collaborates with PACT partner organizations, such as WHO, PAHO (Pan American Health Organization), IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer), UICC (International Union Against Cancer), INCTR (International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research) and the US NCI (National Cancer Institute), and with national or regional public health and cancer specialized agencies to address emerging cancer issues and facilitate programme development and delivery.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the guidance of Head-PPO and the PACT Cancer Control Coordinator, plan, draft, coordinate, monitor and evaluate various PACT pilot projects, as well as proposals for PACT Model Demonstration Sites, regional cancer training networks and needs assessment missions. Contribute to the development of sound programmatic initiatives and strategies through which PACT can assist capacity building for cancer prevention, early detection and curative and palliative treatment on a national, subregional, regional or interregional basis. Manage the implementation of imPACT missions and follow-up on subsequent country recommendations and action plans. Research, identify, and assess the potential for PACT collaboration with national health authorities, cancer treatment and research institutes, medical universities and training centres in Member States. Provide technical expertise and advice with regard to public health and cancer control issues to Country Liaison Officers and Fundraising Officers in PPO, and Project Management Officers in the Department of Technical Cooperation, as needed, in their work with Member States.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to analyse situations and problems; ability to grasp the critical aspects and to initiate workable timely solutions; ability to make timely and firm decisions based on sound judgement. Ability to seek opportunities to learn and keep job knowledge up-to-date, as well as to respond positively to new and challenging tasks. Extensive knowledge of international health care delivery systems. Ability to deliver written and oral information in a timely, clear and uncomplicated way; ability to communicate effectively, openly and to freely share information and knowledge; ability to seek and welcome feedback and to adjust behaviour accordingly. Ability to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues inside and outside the work office and to handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy. Ability to set challenging goals for him/herself and to maintain focus on results; ability to overcome obstacles and challenges; ability to prioritize and adjust work and to evaluate and take responsibility for achieving results. Ability to focus on results and programme/project design, monitoring and evaluation. Ability to develop and undertake activities to enhance the visibility and impact of PACT projects/programmatic activities; ability to develop messages for outreach and to use networks of partners to increase visibility. In-depth understanding of the needs of Member States and ability to apply programme tools and approaches for meeting them. Commitment to IAEA's strategy and priorities relevant to PACT with ability to focus effort and energy on achieving them; understanding of the position of other organizational units and ability to work effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university degree in international development, public health, public/business administration or management. At least 7 years of experience in programme development and management, preferably in an international setting and with a focus on the needs of low and middle income countries. Previous experience in donor proposal preparation, preferably in an international setting related to public health. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of any other official IAEA language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) desirable.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $67 395 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $40 639*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance. How to apply to the IAEA Complete an Online Application * Subject to change without notice

Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.