ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) promotes the peaceful use of nuclear technology while ensuring that nuclear materials are not diverted for weapons purposes. It provides expertise and support for nuclear energy development, safety, and security, and conducts rigorous inspections to verify compliance with non-proliferation agreements. By fostering international cooperation and advancing nuclear science, the IAEA aims to enhance global stability and address critical challenges in energy and health.

JOB SUMMARY

The Unit Head is: an adviser to senior managers throughout the programme and budget process, co-ordinating and synthesizing various budget submissions, advising on budget planning and implementation policy, assisting managers in the monitoring of and reporting on their financial resources coming from both regular and extra budgetary funding sources, and providing advice on the best use of the IAEA’s financial systems for programme and budget management; a team leader, providing guidance, assistance and supervision to the Unit’s staff (3-6 professional and support staff) ; a functional leader, spearheading the implementation of improvements in the section’s processes with the use of available technology and best practices; a team member participating in guiding and initiating policy development on budget planning and management; and providing training on budget planning and implementation and relevant IT systems.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Coordinate the preparation of the IAEA’s programme and budget proposal for presentation to Member States: Formulate programme and budget guidelines and policies; based on the departmental budget submissions prepare a consolidated proposal with related analysis.

• Coordinate regular monitoring of the programme and budget for all funding sources, from planning to implementation and reporting.

• Provide guidance and support to programme managers and relevant staff on the programme and budget process, from planning to implementation and reporting, to: promote efficient and effective use of resources regardless of the source of funding and ensure that policies, rules and regulations are fully understood and correctly applied.

• Draft and review relevant policy and guidance papers related to the programme and budget process, from planning to implementation and reporting, including management of funding from voluntary contributions.

• Participate in continuous process improvement by proposing and implementing policy and process changes, including through the use of available technology and best practices.

• Lead continuous improvements to the use of IT applications in support of budget preparation, implementation and reporting, leveraging on the IAEA’s enterprise resource planning system.

• Coordinate and provide training on budget planning and implementation and related IT applications.

• Plan, organize, manage and evaluate the work of the team, continuously reviewing effectiveness, focusing on priorities and driving for excellence in line with the IAEA’s quality management and results-based programming approach.

NOTE: The incumbent may be required to work in all or some of the areas mentioned above.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Advanced university degree in financial management, business administration, accounting or a closely related field.
• University Degree with additional two years of relevant work experience and certifications from a recognized accounting body (e.g.

ACCA, A, CPA, CMA) may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced University Degree.

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in programme and budget management, accounting or financial management.

Some experience at the international level is required. Supervisory experience is desirable.

• Experience in results-based budgeting.
• Experience in budgeting or financial systems required. Experience in the operation, design or upgrading of complex computerized budget or financial systems desirable.
• Expert user of MS office package, particularly Excel.
• 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 $77326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 45158*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

• The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member 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 based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce.

Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly 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.

• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement.

Applicants must provide complete and accurate information.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

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 and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• 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.

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