Outreach and Operations Officer (NA) (P3)
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 Sciences and Applications’ objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes. This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies.
These programmes are supported by eight laboratories in Seibersdorf, three in Monaco and one in Vienna. They support and implement activities that respond to the developmental needs of Member States through applied research and development, training and capacity-building, and technical and analytical services.
The operating environment is dynamic, interactive and participative with continuous inputs received from the Board of Governors, the General Conference, policy- and decision-makers, as well as counterparts in Member States and in the international development community.
Main Purpose
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Operations and Outreach Coordinator, the Outreach and Operations Officer supports the Laboratory Coordination Group in the following areas:
Outreach activities
• gathers and analyses information for the preparation of outreach material and brochures promoting services offered by the IAEA’s Nuclear Applications Laboratories, including capacity building programmes and technical services;
• plans and coordinates guided visits to the IAEA’s Nuclear Applications Laboratories and develops scripts detailing the work of the laboratories adapted to the target audiences to raise awareness about the benefits from the peaceful uses of nuclear applications;
• consolidates and evaluates IAEA’s Nuclear Applications Laboratories’ input to NA’s Programme and Partnership Officer on matters related to activities of the IAEA’s Nuclear Applications Laboratories in support of fundraising activities with potential donors and partners.
Efficiencies in operations
• supports the Laboratory Coordination Group in the development of Standard Operating Procedures on Administrative issues, and identification and implementation of training opportunities for NA Staff at the Laboratories.
Role
The Outreach and Operations Officer is: (a) a team member collaboratively working with other NA staff to implement outreach activities reaching a large range of target audiences and engaging interest in capacity building programmes and services that the IAEA’s Nuclear Applications Laboratories are offering; (b) a communicator, able to adapt the language and approaches to explain complex and scientific concepts to various audiences including visors to NA-laboratories and potential partners; and (c) substantive contributor developing SOPs on relevant managerial, operational and administrative matters, and planning and organizing training activities for staff of the IAEA’s Nuclear Applications Laboratories.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Under the guidance of the Laboratory Operations and Outreach Coordinator and in collaboration with NA Programme Managers, Section Heads, Laboratory Heads, Technical Officers and other relevant staff, the Outreach and Operations Officer prepares outreach and promotional material including the curricula of trainings offered by NA-Laboratories, catalogue of laboratory services, and tailored presentations for visitors.
In collaboration with the Programme and Partnership Officer assists with identifying key outreach opportunities and consolidates and evaluates inputs related to activities of the IAEA’s Nuclear Applications Laboratories to reach diverse stakeholders, including non-traditional donors.
Supports identification and utilization of efficiencies in operations through developing SOPs on relevant managerial, operational and administrative matters, and plans and organizes training activities for staff of the IAEA’s Nuclear Applications Laboratories.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies (Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 | Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. |
| Knowledge sharing and learning | Actively seeks learning opportunities and actively shares knowledge and information with others; shares specialized knowledge, skills and learning from experience across different situations and contexts effectively. |
| Resilience | Maintains a high level of performance when facing pressure and uncertainty. Able to remain calm and self-controlled, and to respond logically and decisively in difficult situations. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Public Information and External Relations | Creating Visibility for the Organization | Knowledge of cutting-edge options for presenting and promoting science topics including laboratory operations and research, in particular virtual approaches. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
University degree in Design, communication or international relations or other relevant fields.
Minimum of five years’ experience in outreach and designing and developing capacity building programmes.
Experience in an international organization setting would be an advantage.
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 $64121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 37960*, 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.
