Technical Lead (Knowledge and Human Capacity Building)(P5)

Job Description - Technical Lead (Knowledge and Human Capacity Building) (P5) (2024/0524 (247535

Organization

NEPIK-Nuclear Knowledge Management Section

Primary Location Job Posting

2024-09-26, 12:28:57 PM

Closing Date

2024-10-20, 9:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

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 developing the nuclear workforce.

Main Purpose

As a member of a team reporting to the Head of the Nuclear Knowledge Management Section, the Technical Lead (Knowledge and Human Capacity Building) guides, coordinates, and supervises IAEA's projects in the area of knowledge management and human resource development in the nuclear industry.

Role

The Technical Lead (Knowledge and Human Capacity Building) is a:

1. Programme planner and implementer, planning, developing, and implementing activities aimed at helping States enhance their nuclear energy programme;
2. Scientific secretary, planning and leading complex Technical Meetings;
3. Technical and project officer, evaluating complex technical cooperation (TC) projects in the area of management and human resource development in the nuclear industry.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Plan, guide, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of activities in the field of knowledge management and human resource development in accordance with Member States' needs.
• Coordinate the provision of specialized technical input to technical cooperation projects and provide technical guidance.
• Broaden and deepen the field of knowledge by organizing scientific meetings and serving as scientific secretary.
• Maintain the high standing and recognition of the IAEA in the scientific community by representing the IAEA at national and international meetings.

Communication

Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and impartial manner.

Achieving Results

Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities, and expected results.

Teamwork

Actively contributes to achieving team results and supports team decisions.

Planning and Organizing

Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section's priorities.

Client Orientation

Helps clients to analyze their needs and ensures that the client's standards are met.

Knowledge Sharing and Learning

Actively seeks learning opportunities and shares knowledge and information with others.

Technical/Scientific Credibility

Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards.

Required Expertise

• Nuclear Engineering - Sound knowledge of developments and principles relating to human resource management for organizations responsible for nuclear facilities.
• Nuclear Engineering - Experience in leadership development within nuclear organizations.
• Nuclear Engineering - Expertise in the management of nuclear organizations and projects.
• Nuclear Engineering - Deep knowledge of workforce planning processes.

Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills

Master's Degree in engineering, management, or a related field in human resource development.

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, management, or a related field with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Minimum 10 years of recent relevant experience in nuclear power, including international experience.

Excellent oral and written command of English; knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.

• The IAEA's paramount consideration in recruitment is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence, and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and promoting a diverse workforce.
• IAEA staff members are international civil servants and must adhere to ethical standards.

Evaluation Process

• The evaluation of applicants will be based on the information submitted in the application.
• Candidates under serious consideration may be subject to reference and background checks.

Appointment Information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy.
• The IAEA retains discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy.