Director (OIOS)(D1)

Vienna

Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
Location: Vienna
Grade: Senior Executive level - D-1, Director - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Renewable Energy sector
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Nuclear Technology
- Office of Internal Oversight Services
- Management, Administration and Finance
Closing Date: Closed

This appointment shall not be subject to any extension beyond the maximum tour of service. The incumbent shall not be eligible for any other position in the IAEA.

Organizational Setting

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) assists the Director General to strengthen the Agency's internal oversight services and its ability to ensure management efficiency and programme effectiveness and to enhance accountability. OIOS comprises four major functional areas\: internal audit, investigation, management services and programme evaluation. OIOS provides the Director General and senior management with objective, independent and systematic assessments for the purpose of improving efficiency and effectiveness in programme delivery, improving accountability and ensuring sound governance.

Main Purpose

The Director provides the Director General and senior management with objective, independent and systematic assessments for the purpose of improving efficiency and effectiveness in programme delivery, improving accountability and ensuring sound governance. He/she provides leadership and professional direction to the staff of OIOS.

Role

The Director is (1) a leader, encouraging and inspiring the identification and implementation of innovative solutions and best practices that address the priorities of the IAEA; (2) an adviser, providing authoritative advice to the Director General and senior management; and (3) a manager, acting in accordance with the IAEA's core values of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, and ethical standards in making decisions regarding financial, human, information and knowledge resources.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Provide direction for, lead and manage the four functions of OIOS.
Conduct ongoing strategic analysis of the organization and its programmes and challenges in order to identify how the oversight functions can add most value.
Ensure continuous improvements in methodology, processes and approaches to ensure compliance with relevant international standards, efficient and effective use of OIOS resources and maximum value added by the work of OIOS.
Provide reports and advice to senior management on all relevant management issues such as organizational structure, risks, internal controls, accountability, management policies and framework, and efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead and manage an innovative and effective team of senior managers and staff and related resources efficiently and effectively.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Name	Definition

Planning and Organizing	Sets clearly defined objectives for the Department/Division in line with the priorities of the Agency. Works toward Agency-wide efficiencies with a view to strengthening and harmonizing planning systems and capacities at the Departmental/Divisional level.

Communication	Promotes an environment of open communication within and outside of the Agency, ensuring that sensitive information is protected. Inspires staff at all levels through his/her communication.

Achieving Results	Sets the overall direction for the Departmental/Divisional goals, and promotes a results based management culture that focuses on the achievement of programme results in an effective and efficient manner.

Teamwork	Motivates and empowers staff, and fosters a collaborative approach across the Department/Division and the Agency as a whole. Acts as a role model when handling disagreements.

Functional Competencies

Name	Definition

Analytical thinking	Takes an analytical approach to building strategies across the Department/Division and translates them into strategic programmatic plans.

Client orientation	Promotes an attitude of valuing clients. Advocates for the inclusion of client interests and needs in programme planning and decision making.

Judgement/decision making	Ensures that the judgements and decisions that are taken promote the Agencyâs strategic goals, the one-house approach, and are in full compliance with the Agencyâs regulations and rules.

Leading and supervising	Serves as a role model to managers as well as to staff members in general. Demonstrates leadership, inspires others and provides clear direction to achieve the Agencyâs mandate and priorities. Motivates and empowers staff, and recognizes individual and team contributions to the Agencyâs success.

Required Expertise

Function	Name	Expertise Description

Internal Oversight	Audit, Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls	Ability to lead the internal audit function, which provides independent and objective assessments of the adequacy of the internal controls, risk management and governance, thereby enhancing operations, promoting transparency and accountability.

Internal Oversight	Programme/Project/Country Evaluation	Ability to lead the programme evaluation function, which implements the objective, independent and systematic examination of the extent to which a programme has achieved its objective and meeting the needs and priorities of Member States.

Internal Oversight	Advisory Services and Management Reviews	Ability to lead the management services function, which provides independent and objective advisory services intended to help improve the Agency's programme performance and operations without assuming management responsibility.

Internal Oversight	Investigation and Fraud Prevention	Ability to lead the investigation function, which performs special inquiries and investigations when there are indications that regulations, rules, policies and procedures may have been violated or where irregularities may have come to light.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in a relevant field, preferably with a specialization in management disciplines
Non-Degree Program - Professional auditing, accounting, or related certification (CIA, CGAP, CPA) and/or equivalent evaluation credentials or relevant national certification is an asset
Minimum of 15 years (or, in lieu of advanced degree, 20 years) of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in one or several of the following or related areas\: internal audit, programme evaluation, management consulting and investigation; of which at least 5 years have been at a senior level.
Experience in various types of organizations and environments such as the public sector, non-profit organizations, the private sector and international organizations is desirable.
Proven track record of excellent leadership and experience in managing staff and financial resources, including the ability to lead effectively and to motivate large work teams in a multicultural environment.
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 $96865 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 48917, 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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