Recruitment Officer (Talent Outreach)(P3)

Organizational Setting

The Division of Human Resources (MTHR), within the Department of Management, plans, acquires and manages human resources to effectively implement the IAEA programmes. It thus delivers the full spectrum of human resource services, including HR organizational development and planning, talent acquisition and development, performance management, and administration of compensation and benefits. The Division serves a multicultural workforce of approximately 2300 people from diverse scientific, technical, managerial and professional disciplines.The HR Management Section (HMS) provides HR services to the Agency and advice to managers in the areas of recruitment, learning and development, staff relations and the business partner approach.

Main Purpose

Working under the supervision and guidance of the Unit Head, the incumbent will contribute to the successful and efficient recruitment and talent capability mapping of staff for IAEA.

Role

The Recruitment Officer (Talent Outreach) is\: 1) a specialist, participating in, and providing advice to managers on the talent outreach initiatives and recruitment process and activities of the Agency; 2) an analyst, developing and reviewing outreach strategies and recommending solutions; and (3) promoting IAEA in outreach activities as well as recommending the use of outreach and other modern sourcing technologies.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Lead and ensure the effectiveness of talent outreach and sourcing initiatives by partnering with both internal and external stakeholder, to set targeted timelines, and provide advice on outreach strategy, such as networking, and the use of social platforms (LinkedIn), job boards, outreach missions, webinars and monthly newsletters.
Research, propose and implement state-of-the-art initiatives on the use of talent acquisition tools and methods, including but not limited to, social media, etc.
Analyse, monitor and update outreach metrics and prepare periodic reports – identify trends and recommend actions related to outreach efforts and support the recruitment metrics.
Coordinate and implement the outreach activities including recruitment mission, conferences, HR Open days, etc.
Promote the use of best practice candidate-sourcing techniques, advise recruiting managers on outreach strategy, and conduct seminars and other outreach events with counterparts from Member States to seek and attract potential candidates.
Promote the IAEA as an employer of choice by carrying out impactful and targeted activities such as recruitment missions, job fairs, and presentations at various forums. Participate in and lead working groups in the above areas and keep up-to-date on best practices and contribute to the review of existing policies, procedures and practices related to recruitment and outreach.
Conduct training and prepare the outreach related promotional/information materials as required.
Provide day-to-day oversight/guidance to interns and junior team members.
Contribute to process improvements within the Recruitment Unit and review of policies and procedures by making comments/observations and recommendations.
Contribute, as needed, to the successful and timely recruitment activities.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Organisational Development or Public Administration.

• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in human resources management with emphasis on recruitment and talent outreach. Relevant experience at the international level/national level is highly desirable.

• Good understanding and implementation of recruiting metrics to drive decision-making is strongly preferred.

• Proficient in using modern software, tools and databases to connect with and reach out to potential candidates.

• Experience developing and executing recruiting marketing and branding strategies.

• Experience in handling recruitment related matters with a high degree of tact, diplomacy and discretion, and proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Experience in working effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

• 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 $60962 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 27982, 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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