Associate Knowledge Management Officer (NE)(P2)

Organizational Setting

The Division of Energy Planning and Nuclear Information and Knowledge comprises the Planning and Economic Studies Section, Nuclear Knowledge Management Section and the Nuclear Information Section. The Division is responsible for strengthening capacities in energy and nuclear power planning, building capacities to manage nuclear knowledge and provide knowledge management services to interested member states, and to procure and provide printed and electronic information in the area of nuclear science and technology.

The Nuclear Knowledge Management Section assists Member States by developing methodology and guidance documents in nuclear knowledge management; implementing KM initiatives; facilitating sustainable education, training and information exchange in nuclear science and technology; and assisting Member States in maintaining and preserving nuclear knowledge.

Main Purpose

As part of a team led by the Head of the Nuclear Knowledge Management Section, the Associate Knowledge Management Officer (NE) analyses and proposes improvements to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the sub-programme by applying advanced knowledge management methods and practices for human resource development and capacity building in nuclear technology utilization.

Role

The Associate Knowledge Management Officer (NE) is\:(1) an analyst, implementing a range of methods and tools to capture and document knowledge; (2) a team member, contributing to the development and application of knowledge preservation approaches and practices in developing programmatic activities and their implementation in the Department and in Member States; (3) a focal point, working closely with the relevant staff of the Unit/Section/Department to ensure that new elements of knowledge management using innovative technology and media are retained and developed, and advising on the mechanisms for their implementation.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Support application and utilization of competency based approaches (e.g. by competency mapping/modelling, etc.) and relevant tools.
• Integrating practical programme implementation information and experience in the identification, development and documentation of essential and innovative knowledge management products for the core activities and business processes of the nuclear knowledge management programme.
• Recommend interactive mechanisms and methodologies to enable the share of the knowledge resources including making recommendations for staff skills improvement training and human resource skills and competency management with a specific focus on the next generation of nuclear professionals. Evaluate modalities for actively sharing this knowledge through analysis of the gap between available and required competencies.
• Support the design and implementation of pilot projects and case studies to examine and evaluate knowledge management aspects and practices with a view to making improvements in outcomes and services.
• Assist in developing and revising guidance documents, specifically in the area of human resources and knowledge development, KM methodologies and tools and education and networking.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Bachelor's Degree - University degree in management, human resources management, international studies or an equivalent field. Advanced degree in these areas is considered a strong asset.

• At least 2 years of working experience in an area related to information and/or knowledge management, including involvement at the international level.
• Previous work in projects related to human resources management/development and knowledge management activities in education and training is a strong asset.
• Experience in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

• 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 $ 19929, 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

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