Software Engineer (NSRW)(P3)
JOB DETAIL
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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 safety and security related needs of its Member States.
The Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety (NSRW) develops and maintains standards for radiation protection, radioactive waste safety, and safety in the transport of radioactive material that enable the beneficial uses of radiation to be used while ensuring appropriate protection of workers, the public and patients. It also assists Member States in the implementation of these standards and provides related services.
The Regulatory Infrastructure and Transport Safety Section (RIT) is responsible for providing Member States with safety standards, guidance and tools to foster regulatory infrastructures for the control of radiation sources, for the safe transport of radioactive material and for managing information to identify the needs of Member States with a view to improving radiation, transport and waste safety.
The Technical Assistance and Information Management Unit is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the Division’s activities related to the application of the IAEA’s safety standards in Member States. These activities include the provision of assistance through technical cooperation projects, promoting education and training, providing services and appraisals, fostering information exchange, and supporting research and development. The Unit is also involved in implementation in some of the aforementioned areas. In addition, the Unit is responsible for maintaining an overview of the overall radiation safety situation in Member States receiving IAEA assistance. This aids the IAEA in general, and the Division in particular, in identifying the real needs and priorities of Member States receiving IAEA assistance and in assessing the outcome of IAEA activities for these countries. The Unit is also responsible for managing the Division’s information systems.
Main Purpose
The Software Enginner (NSRW) is responsible for ensuring that the IAEA’s Radiation Safety Information Management System (RASIMS) continues to meet current and future needs. The Software Engineer (NSRW) carries out software module analysis, software development, software testing and implementation, as well as maintaining and documenting RASIMS. He/she is specifically responsible for developing additional functionalities and customizing RASIMS. Additional duties include assisting the development of new and maintaining existing software modules on other information systems in RIT, such as the Self-Assessment of Regulatory Infrastructure (eSARIS) tool and testing the new Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS ).
Role
The Software enginner (NSRW)is (1) a developer, responsible for developing new software functional modules and maintain existing ones; (2) software tester, testing and verifying existing and new functional modules and ensuring they are compliant with the software requirements (3) a team member, supporting Technical Officers in NSRW; (4) a solution provider, troubleshooting and fixing technical issues reported by Technical Officers or Member States; (5) a support agent, providing day-to-day support and maintenance of RASIMS, eSARIS and RAIS
Functions / Key Results Expected
Perform software development task and build software functional modules for RASIMS and eSARIS.
Conduct testing of the functional software modules and document the findings for RASIMS, eSARIS and RAIS .
Provide software maintenance and fix bugs and perform analysis and optimisation of the software system architecture.
Conduct technical writing and review of technical documentation related to the system architecture and design of RASIMS, eSARIS and RAIS .
Provide daily support to NSRW staff and counterparts in Member States to ensure the on-going functionality of RASIMS, eSARIS and RAIS .
The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA’s Radiation Safety Regulations.
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. |
| 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. |
| Technical/scientific credibility | Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | Database Development | Extensive experience in database modelling and development with excellent knowledge of SQL programming with MS SQL Server environment |
| Information Technology | Software Analysis | Extensive experience in software project management with demonstrated abilities in terms of project planning and estimating, teamwork, and progress review and reporting is essential. |
| Information Technology | Software Engineering | Knowledge and experience as a Full stack Software Engineer (NSRW)(NSRW)with excellent knowledge of Angular (TypeScript), React and .NET Core with C#. |
| Information Technology | Systems Development | Extensive experience in the use of established formal methods and a disciplined approach to software development. This implies a disciplined, methodical approach to requirements analysis and system design. Experience with agile methods a strong asset. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
First level University degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Masters degree is an advantage.
Minimum of five years experience in server-side software development with .NET Core and client side with Angular. Excellent portfolio with at least five years in Software Engineering and Web application development.
Prince 2 and ITIL certifications are 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 $64121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 29367*, 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.
