Conference Clerk (G-2)
Organizational Unit: | Conference Services Section Division of Conference and Document Services Department of Management |
Duty Station: | Vienna, Austria |
Issue Date: | 17 May 2013 |
Application Deadline: | 13 June 2013 |
Type of Appointment: | Roster for short term seasonal assignments |
Organizational Setting |
The IAEA works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies. The IAEA Secretariat, a team of 2300 multi-disciplinary professional and support staff from more than 100 countries, is headquartered at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria. One of the main functions assigned to the IAEA under its Statute is to foster the exchange of scientific and technical information and the dissemination of knowledge in the nuclear field among Member States. To enable the effective exchange and dissemination of information relevant to the IAEA's work and mandate between the Secretariat and Member States, the Division of Conference and Document Services (MTCD) coordinates and supports the implementation of these activities for its users and clients, both internal and external, by organizing meetings and conferences and issuing documents in the six official IAEA languages. Within this context, the Conference Services Section is responsible for providing logistical and administrative support and services and the necessary infrastructure for all IAEA meetings. The Conference Services Section hires on a contractual basis a number of Conference Clerks each year. The present vacancy announcement for the recruitment of Conference Clerks is mainly meant for those interested in assignments of about one week in order to obtain work experience in an international environment. The expected outcome of the present announcement is to a build a Roster of successful applicants for the servicing of the IAEA's meetings and conferences held at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Please note: this is a vacancy notice for short-term, temporary work only and NOT for a permanent position. |
Main Purpose |
Under the supervision of the respective IAEA staff members, Conference Clerks assist in the preparatory work and servicing of meetings and conferences held in Vienna. |
Working Relationships |
Depending on the exigencies and nature of the meetings and conferences, a Conference Clerk works and interacts with the staff members in the Conference Services Section; the meeting organizer and/or technical officer/scientific secretary; interpreters and/or editors; in-house service providers for IT support, document reproduction, medical services and catering to make logistical arrangements and conference delegates from Member States and invited intergovernmental organizations to provide in-session assistance. |
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 €26 530 (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 athttp://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. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. 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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