Safety Officer (Capacity Building)

Position and Grade:	Safety Officer (Capacity Building) (P-3)
Organizational Unit:	Programme and Policy Unit Safety and Security Coordination Section Department of Nuclear Safety and Security
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	27 February 2014
Application Deadline:	9 April 2014
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security formulates and implements the IAEA's Major Programme 3, "Nuclear Safety and Security", which encompasses the IAEA's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the safety and security related needs of its Member States. The Safety and Security Coordination Section (SSCS) is located in the Office of the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security. The mission of the SSCS is to ensure technical consistency and coordination between the IAEA's activities under the nuclear, radiation, transport and waste safety and nuclear security programmes. The Section comprises three units, the Safety and Security Publications Unit, the Programme and Policy Unit, and the Knowledge Networks Unit.

Main purpose

Reporting to the Head of the Programme and Policy Unit in the Safety and Security Coordination Section, the Safety Officer contributes to and coordinates the improvement and implementation of the IAEA's concept of capacity building and infrastructure on safety and security in the Member States and internally the capacity building and quality management system of the Department.

Role

As a team member of the Programme and Policy Unit, the Safety Officer is: (1) a project manager, developing, implementing and improving the Departmental capacity building programme, defining and facilitating the sharing and creating of common knowledge among staff; (2) an analyst, categorizing and analyzing relevant information and knowledge resources; (3) a quality manager, drafting and implementing procedures for the whole Department to support missions and other high profile activities, ensuring that these processes are sustainable and encouraging continuous improvement; (4) a liaisonwith other Departments within the IAEA in relation to capacity building and infrastructure development for nuclear safety and security in Member States interested in embarking on a nuclear power programme or expanding their existing programme and providing assistance to Member States in the conduct of self-assessment for capacity building activities.

Partnerships

The Safety Officer ensures overall coordination of Member States' experts participating in capacity building activities by planning and implementing education and training, human resource development, knowledge management and knowledge networks activities and facilitating the sharing of information and experience among Member States' participants. He/she works closely with representatives of other IAEA Departments in interdepartmental working groups, with Member States and their relevant institutions and other international organizations.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Coordinate, facilitate and implement the various meetings organized within the scope of capacity building activities. Contribute to, and coordinate in the Department, the development and updating of the country safety profiles and briefing notes. Review all the relevant capacity building activities performed by the Department (education and training, human resource development, knowledge management, knowledge networking and advisory and review services etc.) from the point of view of identifying those that should be proposed to Member States with regard to their current and future national nuclear safety infrastructure development and capacity building. Identify needs, plan and participate in the development of publications, guides and reports aimed at assuring improved safety of nuclear facilities through improvement in the effectiveness of education and training, human resource development, knowledge management and knowledge network systems and processes, including specialist tools and techniques. Collaborate with other Departments and Offices of the IAEA with a view to continuous improvement of services provided by the Department, in synergy with the services offered by other Departments. Optimize the current and planned Departmental systems on nuclear safety related knowledge management, as well as their implementation. Contribute to the capacity building of the Member States as well as the Department's staff, in synergy with all Departmental core activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good knowledge of principles and practices in capacity building applied through education and training, human resource development, knowledge management and knowledge networks, including use of specific tools, e.g. e-learning, self-assessment, etc. In-depth knowledge of quality management and relevant strategies and/or in-depth knowledge of technical and policy issues relevant to the development of safety and security infrastructure. Planning and organizing skills and the ability to set clearly defined objectives in the area of advanced training: 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. Strong communication skills and ability to write technical documents in a structured manner and to deliver effective oral presentations. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to operate 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.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

University (or equivalent) degree in engineering or physical/nuclear sciences or education/adult learning or a related field. Minimum of five years of relevant working experience in education and training, human resource development, knowledge management and establishment of management systems. Experience in project management, including information management, human resource management and knowledge management projects. Fluency in English. Knowledge of other IAEA official languages (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 198 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $37 540*, 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

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.