Section Head (Web, Digital Media, & Public Info Materials)(P5)
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 Director General’s Office (DGO) provides leadership and coordination for all IAEA activities at the executive level for meeting Member States’ needs, and achieving a one-house approach and a results-based management.The Office for Public Information and Communication provides objective, accurate and timely information about the IAEA and nuclear developments that fosters public understanding of the IAEA’s global roles. It also provides advice to the Director General on relations with the media and organizes press briefings. The Office coordinates the communication activities for the rest of the house and assists in the media aspects of major IAEA events and conferences.The Web, Digital Media and Public Information Materials Section has corporate responsibility for the editorial management, creation and development of information products with a particular focus on the web, digital media, internal communications and cross-departmental promotional material.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Office Director, the Section Head conceptualizes and executes the programmatic course and vision for the IAEA public website, digital media, web governance, flagship periodicals and topic-oriented information products issued in up to six language editions for general audiences.
Role
The Section Head is: (1) a leader and manager responsible for the research, design, production and development of the IAEA corporate public website and related information products and services; (2) an executive editor overseeing the planning, preparation and production of information products for general audiences on all aspects of the IAEA mission; (3) an adviser to the Director on matters of digital communication policy, strategy resource planning and technological development with a view to increasing public communication programmes’ efficiency and effectiveness; (4) a project leader, overseeing project management teams, including to launch, migrate and develop digital platforms, to develop and implement web governance, and to implement a multilingual strategy.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Manage the production and development of the IAEA public information website and digital media with a view to achieving wider recognition of the IAEA’s roles and wider public use of the communication products through established and emerging digital communication channels.
Oversee the production and development of IAEA public information periodicals and products issued in multilingual editions in print and digital formats in order to improve awareness of the IAEA’s contribution to issues on the global nuclear agenda.
Advise and support the Director on matters of digital communication policy, strategy, technological changes impacting communication platforms and channels, resource planning for the public information programme in support of results-based management intended to maintain and improve access to information by IAEA constituencies, nuclear communicators and potential target audiences.
Serve on relevant communication internal bodies, manage project teams to implement medium-term projects related to needed technological developments, web governance and multilingual strategy.
Build and maintain professional relationships with counterparts in strategic partner organizations and professional bodies and forums so as to advance understanding of communication problems, opportunities and methods, and to improve the coordination of public information on high-profile, cross-cutting issues.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Planning and Organizing | Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs, taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones. |
| Communication | Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information, and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate. |
| Achieving Results | Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and for the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned. |
| Teamwork | Encourages teamwork, builds effective teams and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit, remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Client orientation | Examines client plans and develops services and options to support ongoing relationships. Develops solutions that add value to the Agency’s programmes and operations. |
| Judgement/decision making | Consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions. Facilitates dialogue and development of best practice to support judgement/decision making, in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. |
| Partnership building | Identifies interests and goals common to the Agency’s partners and its stakeholders to foster partnership building. Promotes collaboration with partners, colleagues across teams and stakeholders. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Public Information and External Relations | Creating Visibility for the Organization | Extensive working knowledge of the news media and how best to meet its needs in order to most effectively deliver the IAEA message. |
| Public Information and External Relations | Diplomacy and Understanding of Political Sensitivities | Familiarity with the IAEA mandate, its main activities, its history and current role in global politics. |
| Publishing | Editing/Technical Editing | Proven ability to edit and, where necessary, rewrite editorial texts to make them accessible and understandable to the general public |
| Public Information and External Relations | Global Advocacy | Ability to explain the work of the IAEA in a simple, concise and interesting way to a non-scientific and global audience. |
| Publishing | Marketing | Up-to-date knowledge of effective digital marketing and public communication. |
| Public Information and External Relations | Political Acumen | Awareness of the background and sensitivity of international non-proliferation, safety, security and other nuclear issues in which the IAEA is engaged. |
| Public Information and External Relations | Printing/Publishing | Up-to-date knowledge of print and digital publishing, web and social media strategy as well as developments and emerging methods and technologies. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- Advanced university or equivalent degree in communications, journalism, public affairs or related studies.
- Minimum of 10 years of working experience with increasing responsibilities in public information/communication, including demonstrated experience in managing information products and services prepared for and delivered for print and web publishing.
- Of those, five years of experience with increasing responsibilities in managing multidisciplinary editorial teams for print and web publishing operations in a public information environment, preferably at international or intergovernmental level.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and producing web-based multimedia information products, including presentations involving video, audio, and digital images and graphics.
- 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 $92731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 45624*, 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.
