Programme Management Officer (P-4)

Functions / Key Results Expected

•     Assess and interpret the political, social and economic environment of assigned countries and provide inputs to Country Programme Frameworks addressing TC strategy and policy issues. In collaboration with Member State institutions, technical departments and other partners, design programmes/projects integrating best practice and innovative policies and strategies and applying quality management standards and a results-based approach.
•     Act as a TC focal point or resource person, where needed, for cross-departmental issues.
•     Assess progress and report on the achievement of project results in line with quality management standards. Identify lessons learned and propose adaptations and innovations to monitoring and assessment mechanisms and tools.
•     Monitor programme/project budgets, certify and approve project disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and that delivery levels are met.
•     Expedite and coordinate project implementation, establishing collaborative relationships with Member State institutions and recommending innovative approaches to project execution and capacity building. Ensure the timely and effective implementation of human resource and equipment components.
•     Develop and maintain networks and partnerships with national institutions and UN development agencies in order to contribute to increasing awareness of TC. Contribute to resource mobilization activities, proposing projects requiring additional funding and identifying funding options.
•     Contribute to the documentation of knowledge by proposing examples of best practices and success stories, as well as replicable strategies and approaches, and actively share and apply this knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•     Demonstrated ability to analyse complex situations, grasp the critical aspects, and make timely and firm decisions based on sound judgement.
•     Sets challenging goals for him/herself, maintains focus on results, overcomes obstacles and takes responsibility for the results achieved.
•     Actively seeks opportunities to learn and responds positively to new tasks. Seeks and welcomes feedback and adjusts behaviour accordingly.
•     Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.
•     Strong communication skills, including report writing and editing as well as oral presentations.
•     Commitment to the IAEA's strategy and to the consistent application of organizational policies and procedures. Understands the position of other organizational units and works effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.
•     Demonstrates openness and flexibility and responds positively to change. Identifies areas for improvement and generates new ideas to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
•     Focuses on results in programme/project design, monitoring and implementation. Integrates new approaches and innovations, and ensures the cost-effective use of funds.
•     Designs programmes/projects that support the achievement of development goals and identifies sustainable approaches. Promotes capacity-building measures in programme/project design and implementation.
•     Builds relevant strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders and partners. Identifies areas of common interest and recommends opportunities for collaboration and joint initiatives.
•     Possesses and applies knowledge of the TC programme and of TC strategies and approaches, and keeps abreast of new developments in the area of his/her profession.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

•     Advanced university degree in management, social sciences, science and technology, or international relations.
•     Minimum of seven years of experience in technical assistance programming at national or international level, preferably in a nuclear field.
•     Fluency in English essential. Knowledge of another IAEA official language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) an asset.

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