Project Manager (MSCFP)(P4)
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 objective of the Department of Nuclear Energy is to foster the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting interested Member States in improving the performance of nuclear power plants, the nuclear fuel cycle, and the management of nuclear wastes; in catalysing innovation in nuclear power and fuel cycle technologies; in developing indigenous capabilities for national energy planning; in deploying new nuclear power plants; in preserving and disseminating nuclear information and knowledge; and in advancing science and industry through improved operation of research reactors.
Main Purpose
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director General (NE) and in close cooperation with other staff of the IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSFP) Project Management Team (PMT), the Project Manager plans and coordinates the implementation of the MSCFP project aimed to encourage women to pursue a professional career in the field of nuclear sciences and technology. Working in a matrix setting, the Project Manager (MSCFP) ensures that the project meets all required objectives for timescale, cost and quality as well as maintaining excellent relationships with the primary stakeholders. He/she also ensures full compliance with IAEA administrative and financial rules and ensures that appropriate project specific tracking and reporting mechanisms are developed and maintained.
Role
The Project Manager (MSCFP) is:
(1) a highly experienced and innovative project manager able to structure, plan, define and delegate the necessary project activities.
(2) a leader able to conceptualise a complex project and motivate colleagues and stakeholders to support the project goals both inside and outside the executive hierarchical structure.
(3) a manager able to build strategic partnerships and work relationships to support the project, and
(4) an advisor to the MSCFP Steering Committee; Technical Selection Committee and IAEA Senior Management on all aspects of the project.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Ensures the effective management of funds/budget and human resources assigned to the project.
Ensures that the team has the adequate guidance, allocates sufficient resources and provides quality assurance and monitoring progress.
Develops detailed project work-plans that include all project activities and roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders and setting-out corresponding milestones, including the financial plans.
Regularly monitors the project progress to ensure that the project meets time and cost targets.
Ensures that the systems are put in place for project reporting, cost control and funds transfer.
Using the risk management system, implements agreed measures, informs management of any significant risks or project problems and follows-up on decisions made.
Ensures that the technical, financial and schedule risks to the IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme are identified, assessed, and mitigated where practicable.
Prepares project progress reports (progress against planned activities), updates on risks issues, and ensure timely submission of the reports to the relevant parties.
Ensures that the procedures, audit and reporting systems for the operation of the MSCFP are developed, submitted and approved by the appropriate bodies.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Commitment to continuous process improvement | Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements. |
| Judgement/decision making | Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Management and Programme Analysis | Partnership Development | Ability to identify and establish partnerships and maintain effective relationship with external counterparts. |
| Management and Programme Analysis | Project Management | Experience in developing and maintaining a project management system. |
| Management and Programme Analysis | Resource Mobilization | Experience in mobilizing resources in private and public sectors. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- Advanced university degree in Business, Public Administration, International Relations or any other related field; or University degree in a related field with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
- Minimum seven years’ work experience in nuclear or other technical industries of which at least 4 years’ working experience in high-visibility, cross-cutting project or programme management in an international context; and 3 years of senior managerial experience in higher education institutions is preferred.
- Experience in managing complex projects in the international environment is highly desirable.
- 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 $77326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 43998*, 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.
