Director, Safeguards Concepts and Planning(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
- Social Affairs
- Security policy
- Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Nuclear Technology
- Division of Concepts and Planning
- Internal audit and inspection
- Managerial positions
- Energy sector
Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards (SG) is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for over 180 States in accordance with their safeguards agreements. The main objective of the Department is to maintain and further develop an effective and efficient verification system in order to draw independent, impartial and timely safeguards conclusions, thus providing credible assurances to the international community that States are in compliance with their safeguards obligations. Safeguards activities are undertaken within a dynamic and technically complex environment including advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities and complemented by the political and cultural diversity of the countries.

The Department of Safeguards consists of six Divisions\: three Operations Divisions for the implementation of verification activities around the world; three Technical Divisions (Division of Concepts and Planning, Division of Information Management, and Division of Technical and Scientific Services); and three Offices (the Office for Verification in Iran, the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services).

The Division of Concepts and Planning (SGCP) is responsible for the development and promotion of safeguards concepts and policy; the coordination of research and development activities and Member State Support Programmes; strategic planning; the implementation of the quality management system of the Department; and the provision and development of training.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Director General for Safeguards, the Director of Concepts and Planning has overall responsibility for all aspects of the developmental, technical and administrative work of the Division and for the efficient and effective management of its human and financial resources.

Role

The Director is\: (1) an adviser to and coordinator for the Deputy Director General on issues such as strategy and policy in Safeguards; (2) a leader, providing general strategic direction and motivating staff in the Division, promoting good performance and teamwork and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills and share knowledge and experience; (3) a manager of the human, financial and material/equipment resources assigned to the Division.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Lead the Division of Concepts and Planning, providing direction and guidance to staff, and establishing and monitoring standards of excellence in performance, in the Division's programme areas, namely\: (i) leading departmental strategic planning activities; (ii) development of safeguards concepts and approaches; (iii) design and improvement of departmental processes; (iv) coordination of Member States Support Programme activities and (v) training of safeguards staff and personnel from Member States.

Support advisory and policy making bodies including the Director General's Standing Advisory Group on Safeguards Implementation.

As an active member of the Department's senior management team, contribute vision and technical expertise to the formulation of safeguards policies, strategic planning and development of innovative approaches to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the safeguards system, and implement such policies at the Divisional level.

Lead and manage the human and financial resources assigned to the Division in an effective and efficient manner, including the planning and assignment of resources, the implementation of planned activities and assessment of the outcome.

Establish and promote implementation of Departmental policy and strategy at the Divisional level, including knowledge preservation and growth, and quality management.

Promote compliance with the Departmental quality management system in the Division.

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

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

Persuasion and influencing	Builds internal and external support for programme strategies and initiatives by promoting ideas and initiatives. Successfully persuades and influences partners and other stakeholders to gain commitment to decisions and direction in the best interest of the Agency.

Resilience	Takes the necessary action to ensure that the work of the Department/Division is realized and that its staff members are able to overcome the challenges that are presented to them.

Technical/scientific credibility	Demonstrates vision, expertise and resourcefulness in developing strategies, seizing good opportunities, mastering challenges and risks, and addressing issues relevant to the programme goals.

Required Expertise

Function	Name	Expertise Description

Safeguards	Quality Management	Knowledge of quality management principles, with demonstrated experience in supporting and/or implementing quality management systems being an advantage.

Safeguards	Safeguards Inspecting	International nuclear non-proliferation regime\: good understanding and knowledge of the components of the regime and the central role of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in science, technology, engineering, information analysis, non-proliferation or management (with a focus on nuclear issues being an advantage).

Bachelor's Degree - A first level university Degree in the aforementioned relevant fields with five additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced University Degree.

Non-Degree Program - Qualifications in quality management and project management are an asset.

At least 15 years’ of relevant professional experience in the nuclear field, with a substantial part of that experience being at the senior management level.
Proven track record of excellent leadership and experience in managing staff and financial resources, including the ability to effectively manage / coordinate projects and lead and motivate large 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 $102715 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 50947, 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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