Director, Division of Human Resources (D-1)

Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	31 May 2013
Application Deadline:	18 July 2013
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Management (MT) provides a 'platform of services' that serves as a foundation for the successful delivery of the IAEA's scientific and technical programmes. Its mission statement is as follows: "MT is a partner and a business enabler that champions change and efficiency, leveraging a common purpose". Thus, among other support activities, it assists a scientific manager in recruiting the right expert, helps a technical officer coordinate the purchase of radiation equipment, works with the press to help clarify the technically complex work of the IAEA, and ensures that all Board documents are translated and distributed on a timely basis to Member States. The Division of Human Resources (MTHR) plans, acquires and manages human resources to help implement IAEA programmes. The Division delivers the full spectrum of HR services, including organizational development and planning, talent acquisition and development, performance management, and administration of compensation and benefits. The Division serves a multicultural workforce of approximately 2300 people from diverse scientific, technical, managerial and professional disciplines.

Main purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Director General for Management, the Director provides leadership and professional direction to the staff of MTHR, and drives the planning and implementation of the IAEA's HR strategies. The Director oversees a comprehensive and integrated HR service that ensures that the IAEA's HR capacity is matched with its mission and goals, in the interest of the quality and efficiency of delivery of its programmes.

Role

The Director is: (1) a leader, providing strategic direction, while inspiring the implementation of innovative solutions and best practices that address the IAEA's priorities, in accordance with the IAEA's core ethical standards; (2) a manager, of the human and financial resources of the Division; and, (3) anadvisor, to the Deputy Director General for Management and the Director General on matters relating to HR management, and the provision of medical services.

Partnerships

The Director develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders, including: the senior management of the IAEA; Member State representatives; representatives of the Staff Council and the Staff Association; and representatives of other UN and international organizations. The Director is a member of the UN's CEB HR Network, a member on the Board of UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (in most years), and is a representative of the IAEA on (or to) various other UN bodies, including those established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Director is accountable for: Leading the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of HR policies, procedures, practices, guidelines and standards, as well as the related information systems; Advising senior management on staffing strategies and plans to ensure the effective use of the IAEA's human resources through recruitment, staff planning and development, reorganization, and the management of staff performance; Leading and managing an innovative and effective team of HR managers and staff; drive MTHR to continuously deliver high quality work that exceeds expectations; provide MTHR staff with guidance, coaching and mentoring for their professional growth; Driving innovation and change initiatives; set key indicators of HR effectiveness; and promote quality management and the adoption of best practices; Ensuring high quality HR support and decision-making, including in the areas of organizational development, job design, recruitment, gender, ethics, staff and career development, rewards and recognition, internal mobility, performance management, administration of entitlements and benefits, occupational health and safety, and appeals and disciplinary proceedings; Optimising the opportunities arising from the implementation of the IAEA's ERP system, including in the areas of efficient processing of personnel matters, provision of self-service HR support for managers and staff, the development of new HR services, and the support of IAEA-wide organizational change.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Professional expertise: Substantial knowledge of human resources management principles and practices across key areas of HR practice. Leadership skills: Ability to foster an environment that promotes trust, professionalism, respect for cultural diversity, and integrity - and an ability to advocate the IAEA's and Director General's values and principles. Management skills: Thorough knowledge of management principles and practice, and an ability to promote open communication and collaboration, self-development, innovation, and high performance. Staff welfare and organization needs: Ability to maintain, with empathy, an appropriate balance between the organization's needs and the welfare of staff. Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to establish personal credibility and respectful relationships with managers, staff, staff representatives, and other stakeholders. Problem solver: An effective problem solver of people issues. Presentation and communication skills: Ability to deliver briefings to diverse audiences, and to conduct effective meetings with senior management, representative of staff associations, representatives of Member States and other stakeholders.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university degree in social science, management, business, public administration, or another relevant discipline, is desirable. Minimum of 15 years (or, in lieu of advanced degree, 20 years) of relevant professional experience including several years of senior level experience in an organization of comparable complexity. Knowledge of best practices in international human resources management in the private and public sectors is essential, and knowledge of UN common system is an advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of another 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 $95 394 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $58 953*, 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. 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. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.