Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA’s nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the IAEA’s activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.

The Office of Safety and Security Coordination (NSOC)  is located in the Office of the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department. Its mission is to ensure the technical consistency and effective coordination of the IAEA’s activities in the nuclear, radiation, transport and waste safety and nuclear security programmes. NSOC comprises three Sections: the Programme and Strategy Coordination Section, the Networks Management and Partnership Section and the Safety Standards and Security Guidance Development Section.

The mission of the Network Management and Partnership Section (NMPS) is to ensure the further development of the Global Nuclear Safety and Security Framework by facilitating knowledge management, knowledge networks and capacity building. The section will also act as a focal point of contact for extrabudgetary projects with donors, partners and IAEA internal organizational units and will provide for a departmental level monitoring and evaluation of all extra budgetary projects, by ensuring compliance with donor requirements and  IAEA internal rules and guidelines.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the SH-NMPS and working as part of the Project Management Group for Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN) and its associated networks, the Consultant will provide technical expertise in project management when it comes to the coordination of work carried out for implementation of network activities and development of capacity building initiatives. The Consultant will provide technical advice and inputs on all phases of project implementation in order to support the team to deliver the outputs within the expected parameters.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Develop of the workplan for the associated networks of GNSSN; support implementation and monitoring of the networks’ activities.
• Provide technical expertise in the planning, development and monitoring of capacity building activities in close coordination with technical divisions and other technical departments, as well as support the implementation of these projects in Member States.
• Drafting and reviewing of relevant documents and reports pertinent to budget and funding activities (project proposals, progress reports, etc.); liaise with relevant parties; identify issues to be addressed and track follow-up actions.
• Develop of self-assessment tools and corresponding guidance and training materials, in close coordination with the technical officers and international experts.
• Identify opportunities for promotion and develop outreach materials on the section’s work related to the nuclear safety knowledge management.
• Ensure that the knowledge network IT solutions meet user requirements, are properly tested, adequately documented and conform to established standards. Produce documentation, including user manuals and computer source code descriptions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required –

Skills and Expertise

•    Analytical Writing Skills

•    Data and Information Analysis and Reporting

•    Project Management

•    Database Management

Language

•    English

Qualifications and Experience

•    Advanced university degree in engineering, business administration, political science, international relations, law, public administration or related field.
• Excellent project management skills and work experience in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Extensive practical experience in information systems management and technologies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in area of developing capacity building programmes, education and training programmes, human resource development plans, communication skill, knowledge management and establishment of management systems, preferably in international organizations.
• Knowledge of the IAEA structure and functioning would be an asset.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 300, 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.