Section Head (P-5)

Organizational Unit:	Human Resources Planning Section Division of Human Resources Department of Management
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	3 June 2011 (re-opened on 12 April 2012)
Application Deadline:	11 May 2012
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Division of Human Resources (MTHR) is in the Department of Management. MTHR provides a wide range of human resource (HR) services, including HR organizational development and planning, recruitment, staff development, performance management, and administration of compensation and benefits. A comprehensive and integrated HR service that matches the IAEA's HR capacity with its core goals is critical to the quality and efficiency of its programmes. The IAEA has a multicultural workforce of approximately 2300 people from diverse scientific, technical, managerial and professional disciplines. Within this context, the Human Resources Planning Section (HRPS) takes a strategic approach to aligning HR capacity to future programme needs through the use of structured staffing plans, identification of competency requirements and related learning solutions, organizational design, job design and classification. The Section is involved in the HR reform process, developing and introducing new approaches and policies in the area of organizational design and HR planning, directly influencing organizational performance and culture. The work environment is dynamic with emphasis on continuing HR management reform to incorporate IAEA and United Nations system-wide initiatives.

Main purpose

Reporting to the Director, the Section Head leads a professional team in shaping and implementing the programmatic objectives in Organizational Development, utilizing methodologies and approaches to strategic planning, organization design, leadership development, change management, performance management, coaching/mentoring.

Role

The Section Head is: (1) a leader and manager, providing guidance and managerial support to the team, and planning resources with a view to achieving efficient and effective results; (2) a substantive expert, leveraging knowledge and experience in the field to policy development and operations; (3) an adviser on matters of policy, strategy, and complex cases; (4) a change agent, actively seeking opportunities to develop staff capacity and by shape the organizational culture.

Partnerships

The Section Head establishes the trust of senior management, staff in the Division and staff throughout the IAEA by providing dependable advice and guidance on all issues within the purview of the Section. The Section Head builds links with the Staff Development Unit to determine the available in-house expertise/skills set, identify opportunities and develop programmes to address capacity development. Additionally, she/he ensures coordination of efforts on organizational development matters within the IAEA. The Section Head also builds on networks of specialists and counterparts in other international organizations, the public and private sector, to compare experiences with innovative policies and best practices.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Ensures strategic integration of the outputs: leads the collaborative planning of the programme of the Section, identifying and encouraging linkages with related work units and integrating the medium-term strategy to business requirements; establishes concrete objectives, milestones and performance indicators, and reviews effectiveness and the focus on priorities in line with the results based framework. Leads and manages an innovative and effective team of professionals, promoting internal and external collaboration, and ensuring, through learning opportunities, work assignments and recruitment, an effective balance of skills and resources; develops the annual work plan in line with the Programme and Budget. Oversees the development of an Organizational Development framework, assessing and analyzing the needs, designing and implementing practical solutions; promotes, and actively pursues cross-cutting collaboration to enable integration with related plans and policies, as well as the broader goals and strategies of the IAEA. Organizational Design: reviews proposals by senior managers for organizational restructuring and staff planning; provides authoritative advice to on available courses of action, work distribution, task assignment and the required staffing structure. If required, directs and carries out staffing reviews to determine optimum staffing structures and work allocation. Change Management: influences the organizational culture and staff capacity through the introduction of changes in strategic planning, organizational design, HR capacity requirements and policies, and, in cooperation with the Head of the Staff Development Unit, facilitate the implementation and acceptance of HR management reform through learning tools and events. Provides direction and oversight to job design and classification, working towards alignment of individual jobs with the broader objectives of the programme and the medium term strategy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of human resources management principles, planning concepts and staff planning systems. Advanced understanding of organizational development theory and application, with the ability to adapt traditional approaches to meet stakeholder needs, specifically in the area of organizational design. Ability to think strategically and conceptualize ideas, considering risks, as well as implications of changes. Ability to analyze complex issues and to develop creative/practical solutions. Strong leadership skills. Organizational awareness: ability to build and use formal and informal structures, systems and relationships in a complex organizational environment to obtain results. Excellent communication and drafting skills in English. Strong presentation skills. Good understanding of the United Nations Common System and of the working environment in an international organization. Interpersonal skills: ability to establish and maintain good relationships within internal and external counterparts and to work harmoniously in a multicultural/multidisciplinary environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university degree in HR, psychology or behavioural science, or other relevant discipline. At least 10 years of related experience in management or advisory functions in medium and large sized organizations, including international exposure. Proven experience in successfully leading and implementing reform measures. Knowledge of best practices in international human resources management in the private sector and/or UN Common System and advantage. Excellent command of spoken and written English. Good knowledge of any other official IAEA language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is desirable.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $80 734 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $45 534*, dependency benefits, diplomatic status, 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.