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Associate Communication Officer (TC)(P2)

Vienna | IAEA Headquarters

  • Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Location: Vienna | IAEA Headquarters
  • Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Administrative support
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Renewable Energy sector
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Nuclear Technology
    • Division of Programme Support and Coordination
  • Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Setting

The Department of Technical Cooperation (TC) consists of the Office of the Deputy Director General, four regional Divisions (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean), the Division of Programme Support and Coordination and the Division of the Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT). It provides strategic direction for the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme, and is responsible (in close collaboration with Member States) for the planning, formulation, implementation and monitoring of the programme, in line with the IAEA Medium Term Strategy.

The Division of Programme Support and Coordination (TCPC) is responsible for the development, promotion and consistent application of strategies, policies, standards, tools and systems to support the TC programme. This includes quality assurance and enhanced results-based programme management, training and capacity development, expanded cooperation through existing and new partnerships and resource mobilization, efficient management of financial resources, data and information, as well as outreach and reporting.


Main Purpose

Under the supervision of the TC Communication Adviser, the Associate Communication Officer (TC) supports the implementation of TC's internal and external communication strategies. Tasks include drafting and editing, support to the preparation of official documents, text and picture research, event organization and exhibition coordination, web story drafting, web videography and support to the development of the revamped TC website, stakeholder analysis, provision of communication-related support to TC staff and response to inquiries, among others.


Role

The Associate Communication Officer (TC) is (1) a communicator, in constant contact with TC programme stakeholders in support of outreach and information sharing; (2) a writer/researcher, drawing together information from a variety of sources and shaping it into outreach products for a range of media, including audiovisual; and (3) an analyst and early adopter, monitoring communication trends and supporting the extension of TC outreach activities into these fields.


Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Research, draft and edit texts for a range of outreach materials, including brochures, flyers, exhibition material, briefing notes, background press material, etc.
  • Draft stories and photo essays for the TC website, conduct and edit web video interviews and support the development of the revamped TC website. 
  • Support the preparation of official documentation and presentations, in particular with regards to editing and consistency.
  • Provide support to the staff of Technical Cooperation in a range of communications areas, such as editing, picture research, advice on outreach activities, taking of event photographs, etc.
  • Assist in the organization of outreach events such as workshops, exhibitions and press conferences, and support internal communication. 
  • Support the implementation of the TC internal and external communication strategies. 
  • Conduct periodic online user satisfaction surveys.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

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 Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction.
 
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
     
Information Technology Computer Operations Excellent computer skills, ability to film and edit web video material and take event photographs; experience in desktop layout and design desirable.
     
Administrative Support Correspondence and Written Communication Excellent research, drafting and editing skills.

 

Asset Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description
     
Nuclear Science Nuclear Sciences and Applications Some knowledge of nuclear issues, science and technology or development an asset.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

  • University degree in communications or related field.
  • Minimum of two years of relevant experience, ideally with some exposure to the international field.
  • 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 $46026 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 17260, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance


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Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are 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. 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. Testing may be part of the recruitment process
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