Associate Training Officer (SGCP)(P2)
JOB DETAIL
Organizational Setting
The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.
The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.
The Division of Concepts and Planning (SGCP) is responsible for the development and promotion of safeguards concepts and policy; the coordination of research and development activities and Member State Support Programmes; strategic planning; the implementation of the quality management system of the Department; and the provision and development of training.
Main Purpose
As part of the Training Section, the Associate Training Officer (SGCP) supports the Training Officers in every aspect of the training process: training needs analysis, training design, development, implementation and effectiveness evaluation.
Role
The Associate Training Officer (SGCP) is: (1) a promoter for professional development and adult learning; (2) an implementer of the systematic approach to training from training needs analysis to training effectiveness evaluation; (3) a team collaborator to training design, development (training materials, eLearning) and training delivery (in his/her area of expertise); (4) a resource for managing training processes (e.g. learning management systems), process improvement (documentation) and communication (stakeholder communication); (5) a contributor to the overall departmental knowledge in his/her area of expertise.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Under the supervision of the team lead and of training officers, the Associate Training Officer (SGCP):
-Assists in the analysis of training needs, training effectiveness and priorities for the staff in the department;
-Designs training materials (including eLearning materials);
-Drafts procedures and maintains IT tools for the implementation and improvement of training processes;
-Provides advice and review of technical content in his/her area of expertise; and
-Supports communication with stakeholders inside and outside the department and the IAEA.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
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| Communication | Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. |
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| Achieving Results | Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. |
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| Teamwork | Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. |
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| Planning and Organizing | Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
|   | |
| Client orientation | Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction. |
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| Commitment to continuous process improvement | Identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement as well as improving current practices, increasing effectiveness and achieving efficiency gains. Actively supports the application of sound quality management standards and process improvement. |
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| Technical/scientific credibility | Acquires and applies new skills to remain up to date in his/her area of expertise. Reliably applies knowledge of basic technical/scientific methods and concepts. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
|   |   |   |
| Management and Programme Analysis | Information Collection and Analysis | Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze data relevant to training. |
Asset Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
|   |   |   |
| Training | Training Design | Some experience or knowledge of training and/or e-learning is an asset. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Bachelor’s Degree – University degree in Nuclear Sciences, Information Technology, Training and Development or other related sciences.
At least two years of working experience in the relevant areas (Nuclear Sciences and/or Information Technology and/or Training and Development).
Good communication and presentation skills, including preparation and delivery of teaching materials in his/her area of expertise.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $50377 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 23576*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks’ annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance
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
