Finance Assistant (NS)(G5)
JOB DETAIL
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.
Organizational Setting
The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA’s nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the Agency’s activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.
The Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) is responsible for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA’s nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to criminal acts or acts of nuclear terrorism and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:
•Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
•Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
•Information Management Section
•Programme Development and International Cooperation Section
The Programme Development and International Cooperation Section (PDIC) provides support to the overall planning and coordination of the work of the Division including responsibility for and management of the Nuclear Security Fund, the evaluation of results, financial matters; and interaction with and reporting to donors. PDIC assists in the development and promotion of nuclear security through development of IAEA guidance in nuclear security, promotion of relevant international legal instruments, facilitating nuclear security working and advisory groups, and providing Divisional communications and outreach support. The Section assists in human resource development in nuclear security for Member States, coordinating and advising on overall strategy, methodology and evaluation development for the Division’s education and training programmes. It coordinates two collaborative Networks for nuclear security education and training, one for nuclear security academic and educational institutions (INSEN) and one for national Nuclear Security Support Centres (NSSCs).
The Programme, Budget and Reporting Unit supports the Division of Nuclear Security on programme and project formulation, output delivery, implementation and results-based evaluation and reporting. It coordinates across the Division and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of the Division of Nuclear Security’s programme, budget and reporting, including activities carried out under the Nuclear Security Fund. It advises on and approves fund allocation and fund matching, balancing Member States’ requests with donor contribution agreements and conditions. It monitors the programme and budget process, from planning to implementation and reporting, providing guidance for an effective and efficient results-based management of financial resources. The Unit utilizes a results based programming approach to provide Member States with high quality, well-focused and timely information on programmatic activities and to monitor and report on outcomes and achievements. Within the context of IAEA’s Partnership and Resource Mobilization Policy, the Unit applies a coherent resource mobilization plan for the Nuclear Security Fund (NSF), actively liaises with internal and external partners in the implementation of this plan and ensures systematic and transparent reporting on fundraising and related communication activities and results.
Main Purpose
Under the supervision of the Director, the Finance Assistant contributes to the effective facilitation of the Division’s extra budgetary financial activities by serving the focal point for financial arrangements and providing validity of financial transactions. The Finance Assistant also provides quality assurance of documents leaving the Division ensuring they are in compliance with IAEA standards, rules and procedures.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Serve as the focal point for implementing the financial arrangements in support of activities using extra budgetary funds.
Using AIPS, support actions necessary to complete programmatic inputs and to report on the status of the implementation of programmatic activities.
Provide financial monitoring assistance, maintaining an accurate overview of all expenditures and funds transfers between tasks, and prepare status reports for managers and donors in accordance with the terms of the contribution agreements. Process administrative actions by means of the IAEA’s electronic systems (AIPS and Travel Arranger) and ensure that IAEA standards, rules and procedures are applied.
Within the assigned responsibilities, liaise with Missions and different Departments of the IAEA on procedures for the acceptance and reporting of contributions as required. Assist with consolidating inputs for the final donor reports as required.
Provide administrative assistance as required.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Teamwork | Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analytical thinking | Gathers and analyses information, identifying critical relationships and patterns among data and proposes workable solutions. |
| Client orientation | Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction. |
| 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. |
| Judgement/decision making | Consults with supervisor/manager and makes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Support | MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) | Proficiancy in MS Office and the ability to use databases. |
Asset Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system | Hands on experience with the use of Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP). |
| Finance | Finance Principles and Practices | Good knowledge of the relevant financial rules, regulations, procedures and accounting poilicies and practices of an international organization. |
| Finance | Financial Transactions | Sound mathematical and numerical skills and the ability to pay attention to detail and maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and posting financial transactions in financial systems. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- High School Diploma – Completed secondary education.
- A minimum of five years relevant experience in finance, accounting or directly related fields, some of which in an international environment.
- Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
- Administrative skills testing to IAEA standard might be part of the selection process.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 52860 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks’ annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/general-service-staff
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.
- Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only.
- 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.
- 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.
