Press and Public Information Officer (P-4)
Organizational Unit: | Media and Outreach Section Division of Public Information Department of Management |
Duty Station: | Vienna, Austria |
Issue Date: | 2 December 2010 (re-opened on 29 March 2012) |
Application Deadline: | 25 April 2012 |
Type/Duration of Appointment: | Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year) |
Organizational Setting |
The Division of Public Information has two Sections. The aim of the Media and Outreach Section is to generate news stories that positively highlight IAEA activities and at the same time increase knowledge and understanding of nuclear issues, including the various applications. The operating environment is dynamic, participative and interactive, dealing with longer-term promotion campaigns, as well as crisis communications on issues of global importance. The environment often demands a willingness to work long or unusual hours. |
Main purpose |
The Press and Public Information Officer actively supports the spokesperson and senior IAEA staff in generating news stories highlighting IAEA activities and increasing knowledge and understanding of nuclear issues. |
Role |
As a key team member reporting to the Section Head, the Press and Public Information Officer is a media expert: working closely with journalists and establishing an authoritative link on behalf of the IAEA, and developing responses to enable journalists to better understand the IAEA's function; handling information requests relating to non-proliferation issues and the safety and security of nuclear facilities, as well as on the range of benefits of nuclear applications; and increasing public awareness of lower profile IAEA activities. |
Partnerships |
The Press and Public Information Officer consults with IAEA staff at all levels to obtain clear guidance and check facts and matters of policy, and obtains assistance from specialists to answer questions from journalists and the public or to assist them in meeting their information objectives. She or he forms partnerships with journalists to promote awareness and provide information about lesser known IAEA activities. |
Functions / Key Results Expected |
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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 US $67 483 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $38 938*, 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 with a different contract type, 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. |
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