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 provide knowledge management services to interested member states, and to procure and provide printed and electronic information in the area of nuclear science and technology.

The Nuclear Information Section (NIS) consists of the IAEA Library Unit, the INIS Unit and the Systems Development and Support Group. It foster the exchange of scientific and technical information on the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology; increases awareness in Member States of the importance of maintaining efficient and effective systems for managing such information; provides information services and support to Member States and to the IAEA; and assists with capacity building and training.

Main Purpose

The consultant will provide technical expertise to the Nuclear Information Section with regards to modernization of processes, outreach efforts and visibility of the Section.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Update the intranet pages of NIS to ensure content is relevant and current.
• Develop content for NIS (Library and INIS) internet pages.
• Develop content and design for NIS to promote its services and products (Insite communication pieces, Brochures, etc).
• Organize exhibition of NIS services and products during the IAEA events hosted internally.
• Implement the RFID technology in the library to enhance the management of information materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

•    Semantics Analytics and Visualization

•    Library and Information Systems

•    Outreach

Assets

•    Graphic Design

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree – in Public Information, Information Management or related field
• Experience in development of texts and reports for social media and content for webpages.
• Experience in organizing outreach activities and exhibitions.
• Skills in graphic design will be an asset.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 150, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.