Senior Safeguards Assistant (G-6)
Duty Station: | Vienna, Austria |
Issue Date: | 15 February 2012 |
Application Deadline: | 14 March 2012 |
Type of Appointment: | Either a Fixed-term or Temporary-assistance appointment may be offered (subject to a probationary period of 1 year) |
CCOG codes: | 2.A.12.a |
Organizational Setting |
The Department of Safeguards is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for more than 170 States in accordance with their safeguards agreements. The safeguards activities are undertaken within a dynamic and technically challenging environment including advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities and complemented by the political diversity of the countries. The Department of Safeguards consists of six Divisions: three Operations Divisions: A, B and C, for the implementation of verification activities around the world; and three Technical Divisions, (i) Division of Concepts and Planning, (ii) Division of Information Management, and (iii) Division of Technical and Scientific Services, as well as two Offices: the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services. The Section for Programme and Resources is part of the Office of the Deputy Director General, and is a service section for the whole Department. It deals with programme analysis and resource management, including budget and financial control, management information, human resources, designation of inspectors, travel, as well as a variety of other management and administrative issues. The incumbent reports to the Section Head and may provide support to the other officers in SPR. The operating environment is interactive, participative and dynamic with continuous inputs received from the Board of Governors, the General Conference, policy and decision-makers, as well as counterparts in Member States and in the international development community. Many sensitive issues require the utmost discretion. |
Main Purpose |
As a member of the Section for Programme and Resources (SPR) and in cooperation with the professional staff, the incumbent provides assistance and analytical support in the formulation, review and input of programmatic information. He/she also manages incoming correspondence regarding the designation of inspectors. The incumbent may provide day-to-day supervision or guidance to other assistants. |
Working Relationships |
Personal contacts are a very important aspect of the position. This involves interaction with all staff of the Department of Safeguards as well as staff in the Department of Management and the Director General's Office for Policy in order to give information, explain procedures and expedite action as well as to seek support or cooperation when necessary. |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
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Education, Experience and Language Skills |
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Remuneration |
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at €46 145 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), six weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. |
How to Apply |
Internal and external applicants need to complete an IAEA Personal History Form. Internal applicants are required to apply online at https://personnel.iaea.org. External applicants are required to apply online at http://recruitment.iaea.org. You can find more information about employment opportunities and working at the IAEA at http://www.iaea.org/About/Jobs. No e-mail or hard-copy application will be accepted. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered. Applicants who do not comply with the aforementioned application guidelines or do not meet the essential requirements specified in this Vacancy Notice will not be considered. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report. Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only. Outside applicants are required to supply to the IAEA or to authorize it to seek all information relevant to their suitability for employment by the IAEA. Testing may be part of the recruitment process. |
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 with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. |
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