Nuclear Information Specialist (P-3)

Organizational Unit:	Division of Nuclear Power Department of Nuclear Energy
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	28 September 2012
Application Deadline:	7 November 2012
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Division of Nuclear Power (NENP) is one of two Divisions in the Department of Nuclear Energy and comprises the Nuclear Power Engineering Section, the Nuclear Power Technology Development Section, the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Group and the International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycle Group. The Division provides core engineering, technological, human resource development and management support to interested Member States in the field of nuclear power. The main objectives are: to respond to the needs of interested Member States in improving their national nuclear power infrastructures and programmes and to evaluate the need for possible replacement technology within the country; to act as a catalyst for innovation and to assist, as appropriate, in the resolution of scientific and technological issues in the area of nuclear power, including electricity generation and other uses such as desalination and hydrogen production; and to manage, preserve and further enhance nuclear expertise and knowledge, competence and effectiveness in support of Member States, and to sustain the IAEA's unique position as the leading global international organization in the nuclear field.

Main purpose

The Nuclear Information Specialist applies the information technology to enhance the effectiveness of Division's activities in the areas of: collaboration in nuclear reactor technology development amongst Agency staff and experts in Member States; implementation and maintenance of technical databases and software; preparation of technical documents and presentations. The Nuclear Information Specialist manages and publishes databases and web-applications in order to contribute to the IAEA's overall objective of fostering the exchange of information. The Nuclear Information Specialist is also the IT coordinator for the Division and supports staff in effective use of the IAEA IT infrastructure to perform their programmatic activities. The Nuclear Information Specialist applies a combination of scientific knowledge and knowledge of information systems to create effective and useful information systems to meet the needs of the Division.

Role

The Nuclear Information Specialist is (1) a technical expert, working with colleagues to support and enhance the effectiveness of collaboration in nuclear reactor technology development amongst Agency staff and experts in Member States; to implement and maintain technical databases and software, including databases accessible via the Internet; (2) a custodian of several databases and nuclear simulation programmes, collecting, reviewing and disseminating the information by establishing networks; (3) a programmer and developer of several databases and their web sites, applying relevant software development technologies; and (4) an IT coordinator of the Division, coordinating its IT needs with centralized IT support. IT coordinator maintains information on the Division hardware and software resources, determines needs, and orders new hardware and software as appropriate.

Partnerships

The Nuclear Information Specialist develops collaborative working relationships with the external and in-house IT experts regarding software development and implementation. Also, the Nuclear Information Specialist interacts with the other IAEA organizational units in the field of IT and with all Division staff to advise and support them on the effective use of IT infrastructure.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Support and maintain the nuclear power plant simulators for education and assist with the educational workshops. Analyse and design IT solutions/applications for Divisional needs using modern software engineering methodologies and tools. Provide maintenance and technical support for existing Divisional applications and databases. Support and coordinate the Departmental collaboration tools, applications and intranet infrastructure, including the cross-organizational workspaces. Provide technical support to the Division in IT related issues, including: identification and implementation of IT needs and coordination of external IT services; planning IT equipment needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of nuclear sciences, reactors, nuclear engineering and technologies. Knowledge of relational database management systems and web based programming. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries and the ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Planning and organizing skills: ability to set clearly defined objectives; ability to plan activities/projects well in advance, taking into account possible changing circumstances; ability to identify and organize required resources, including external consultants, and to monitor performance against deadlines and milestones. Analytical thinking and decision making skills: Good judgement and objectivity in approaching problems and the ability to make decisions in the field of work. Basic knowledge of IAEA functions and structure.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

University (or equivalent) degree in nuclear science or engineering with extensive practical experience in computer and information systems management and modelling. Proven experience in the nuclear simulators development is an advantage. At least five years of working experience in the field of nuclear energy. Of those, at least four years of experience with software/database/web site development/maintenance and IT support. Experience with the creation and maintenance of databases, including data/information collection and dissemination. Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) would be an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 091 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $29 055*, 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

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