Director, Division for Asia and the Pacific (D1)
JOB DETAIL
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Organizational Setting
The Department of Technical Cooperation (TC) consists of the Office of the Deputy Director General, four regional Divisions (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean), the Division of Programme Support and Coordination and the Division of the Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT). It provides strategic direction for the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme, and is responsible (in close collaboration with Member States) for the planning, formulation, implementation and monitoring of the programme.
The Division for Asia and the Pacific is responsible for planning, programming, implementing and monitoring the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme in the region, in line with operational guidelines. The Division responds to developmental priorities in Member States through effective programme management, increased Member State engagement, partnership building and improved coordination in the region.
Main Purpose
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, and in coordination and close consultation with IAEA Member States and technical departments, the Director is responsible for the TC programme in the Asia and Pacific region, ensuring a results-based response to Member States’ developmental priorities in the application of nuclear techniques.
Role
The Director is: 1) an adviser to the Deputy Director General on issues and trends impacting the TC programme in the Asia and Pacific region; 2) a manager of the human and financial resources assigned to the Division, ensuring development of programmes responding to Member States’ priority needs; 3) a leader providing strategic direction and motivating staff in the Division, promoting good performance and teamwork and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills and share knowledge and experience; 4) an advocate for the TC programme, building strategic partnerships and alliances with stakeholders at the regional and national level and demonstrating the IAEA’s comparative advantage.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- As a member of the TC management team, provide strategic guidance and vision for TC programme development and implementation, set and monitor programme results and performance standards.
- Lead and inspire the staff in the Division, promoting performance management and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills.
- Guide and direct the engagement of Member States and the formulation of strategic plans and policies for TC in the region and ensure their incorporation into Country Programme Frameworks; advise the Deputy Director General on critical issues and trends impacting on TC in the region.
- Ensure and guide the translation of TC strategies and policies into results-based programmes and projects which respond to Member States’ development priorities. Facilitate cooperation with technical departments.
- Lead and provide strategic guidance in all phases of the programming cycle and oversee implementation performance; ensure adherence to organizational policies, strategies and quality standards.
- Leverage the financial resources of stakeholders including government cost sharing, bilateral donors, the private sector and other non traditional partners through regional resource mobilization strategies.
- Build strategic partnerships and alliances at the regional and national level.
- Foster the preservation and growth of knowledge within the Division and among Member States.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Planning and Organizing | Sets clearly defined objectives for the Department/Division in line with the priorities of the Agency. Works toward Agency-wide efficiencies with a view to strengthening and harmonizing planning systems and capacities at the Departmental/Divisional level. |
| Communication | Promotes an environment of open communication within and outside of the Agency, ensuring that sensitive information is protected. Inspires staff at all levels through his/her communication. |
| Achieving Results | Sets the overall direction for the Departmental/Divisional goals, and promotes a results based management culture that focuses on the achievement of programme results in an effective and efficient manner. |
| Teamwork | Motivates and empowers staff, and fosters a collaborative approach across the Department/Division and the Agency as a whole. Acts as a role model when handling disagreements. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Judgement/decision making | Ensures that the judgements and decisions that are taken promote the Agency’s strategic goals, the one-house approach, and are in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. |
| Knowledge sharing and learning | Is a role model for continuous learning and promotes the sharing and preservation of knowledge across the Department/Division. |
| Leading and supervising | Serves as a role model to managers as well as to staff members in general. Demonstrates leadership, inspires others and provides clear direction to achieve the Agency’s mandate and priorities. Motivates and empowers staff, and recognizes individual and team contributions to the Agency’s success. |
| Partnership building | Develops strategic partnerships and alliances. Leverages combined network resources to support the Agency’s programmes and priorities in achieving Agency-wide results. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Management and Programme Analysis | External Cooperation | Ability to work in an environment requiring liaison and collaboration with multiple partners, including government representatives, donors, colleagues from technical departments and other stakeholders. |
| Public Information and External Relations | General Knowledge of the United Nations System | Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with the work of the IAEA, particularly with regard to TC, is desirable. |
| Management and Programme Analysis | Programme Management | Ability to plan strategically and operate within a results-based management framework. |
| Management and Programme Analysis | Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries | Understanding of the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology and their use in the developing country environment. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Master’s Degree – Advanced university degree in management, social sciences, science and technology, engineering or related field. Additional background in development studies an asset.
Bachelor’s Degree – A first level university degree in the aforementioned relevant fields with five additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience, at least five of which at the senior management or executive level in international cooperation, with extensive programme development and capacity development experience. Experience in regional cooperation and in nuclear field is an asset.
Demonstrated experience in programme, human and financial resource management and full familiarity with recent trends and best practices in TC.
Experience in developing countries and an understanding of the social, cultural, economic and political environment when working in an international setting.
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 $106023 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 50043*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
General Information
- The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
- Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
- The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly 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.
- The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation process
- The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
- Staff members may be assigned to any location.
- Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
- 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.
