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Nuclear Human Resource Development Specialist(P4)

Vienna

  • Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Human Resources
    • Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
    • Renewable Energy sector
    • Nuclear Technology
    • Nuclear Power Engineering Section
    • Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
    • Energy sector
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Organizational Setting

 

The objective of the Department of Nuclear Energy (NE) is to foster the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting interested Member States in\: improving the performance of nuclear power plants, the nuclear fuel cycle, and the management of nuclear wastes; catalysing innovation in nuclear power and fuel cycle technologies; developing indigenous capabilities around the world for national energy planning; deploying new nuclear power plants; preserving and disseminating nuclear information and knowledge; and advancing science and industry through improved operation of research reactors.

The department has a dynamic, participative and interactive operating environment with inputs received from the Board of Governors, the General Conference, policy and decision-makers, and technical counterparts in Member States and the international development community.

The Division of Nuclear Power comprises the Nuclear Power Engineering Section, the Nuclear Power Technology Development Section, the Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section and the INPRO (International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles) Section. The Division provides core engineering, technological, human resource development and management support to interested Member States in the field of nuclear power.

The Nuclear Power Engineering Section (NPES) assists interested Member States in the development of the safe and effective operation of nuclear power plants and in the expansion of existing nuclear programmes. It provides guidance and encourages information exchange on engineering aspects of design, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, decommissioning; management and management systems; human resource development and performance improvement; expansion planning and strategies; and stakeholder involvement.

 

 

 

Main Purpose

 

As a member of the team led by the Section Head the Nuclear Human Resource Development Specialist (Nuclear HRD Specialist) supports and implements the IAEA's projects and activities in the area of human resource development in the nuclear industry.

 

 

 

Role

 

The Nuclear HRD Specialist is a\: (1) project implementer, planning, developing and implementing projects and activities aimed at helping States to enhance their human resource development programs; (2) scientific secretary, planning and leading Technical and Consultancy Meetings; and, (3) technical officer, implementing technical cooperation (TC) projects in the area of human resource development.

 

 

 

Functions / Key Results Expected

 

Plan, guide, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the activities in the field of human resource development in the nuclear industry in accordance with Member States' needs, including but not limited to nuclear human resource development, training, workforce planning and management, and in compliance with the requirements and recommendations of the IAEA's guidance in these areas.
Coordinate the provision of specialized technical input to technical cooperation projects in the subject area and provide technical guidance; evaluate proposals and develop work plans; plan and implement training courses and workshops.
Broaden and deepen the field of knowledge by organizing meetings related to the specialized field, and serve as scientific secretary; prepare projects and contribute to the preparation and editing of reports, manuals, proceedings and other scientific publications; prepare and organize in-house meetings in support of the Section's programme.
Maintain the high standing and recognition of the IAEA in the nuclear human resource development community by representing the IAEA at national and international meetings as required; establish and maintain contacts with individual experts at various centres and in other relevant international organizations, committees and academic societies.

 

Competencies and Expertise

 

Core Competencies

 

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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

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge sharing and learning

 

 

Actively seeks learning opportunities and actively shares knowledge and information with others; shares specialized knowledge, skills and learning from experience across different situations and contexts effectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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Expertise Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuclear Engineering

 

 

Human Resource Development

 

 

Planning, guiding,coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the activities in the field of human resource development in the nuclear industry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Human Resources

 

 

Human Resources for Nuclear Engineering and Technology

 

 

Principles and developments relating to the field of human resource development for organizations that are responsible for nuclear facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management and Programme Analysis

 

 

Project Management

 

 

Expertise in the management of projects related to human resource development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuclear Engineering

 

 

Workforce Planning

 

 

Preparation and implementation of workforce plans for new nuclear power projects.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

 

Master's Degree - Advanced university (or equivalent) degree in engineering or in human resource development or a related field.

 

Minimum seven years of recent relevant professional experience in human resource development activities in the nuclear industry, including at the international level.
In-depth knowledge of and experience in the principles and developments relating to the field of human resource development for organizations that are responsible for nuclear facilities.
Comprehensive experience in the management of projects related to human resource development.
Experience of working in a national/international nuclear organization or institute desirable. 

 

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of Arabic, French, Russian, or Spanish an asset.

 

 

 

Remuneration

 

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $72637 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 29926, 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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