Technical Reviewer(P2)
( 2021/0196 (127675) )
Organization: NAHU-Division of Human Health
Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
Job Posting: 2021-03-29, 2:24:39 PM
Contract Type : Monthly Short Term
MST
Probation Period : No Probation
Organizational Setting
The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes.
The Division of Human Health is organized into four Sections whose objectives are to enhance the capabilities of Member States to address needs related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health problems through the development and application of nuclear techniques within a framework of quality assurance.
Main Purpose
The Technical Reviewer provides professional support and assistance for the review and submission of scientific/technical manuscripts and advocacy materials. The Technical Reviewer coordinates the preparation and submission of scientific articles to peer review journals in accordance to the IAEA and International standards.
Role
The Technical Reviewer is: (1) an adviser to originators (both staff and external authors) of scientific/technical publications and advocacy/promotional items, providing support during the preparation of manuscripts and other materials to be published; (2) a publications assistant ensuring that relevant publishing policies, rules and guidelines are applied in a consistent manner; (3) a divisional focal point ensuring that publications are developed, reviewed, approved and issued in the most efficient and timely manner; (4) a coordinator for Divisional input to regular Agency publications (NTR, AL, etc); (5) a communications focal point for NAHU.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
Name Definition
Planning and Organizing
Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section's priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.
Communication
Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.
Achieving Results
Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division's programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.
Teamwork
Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.
Functional Competencies
Name Definition
Client orientation
Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction.
Commitment to continuous process improvement
Identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement as well as improving current practices, increasing effectiveness and achieving efficiency gains. Actively supports the application of sound quality management standards and process improvement.
Judgement/decision making
Consults with supervisor/manager and makes decisions in full compliance with the Agency's regulations and rules.
Required Expertise
Function Name Expertise Description
Publishing
Editing/Technical Editing
Experience in developing/contributing to the preparation of scientific/ technical manuscripts and advocacy materials.
Bioscience
Natural Sciences
Background in a scientific discipline.
Publishing
Peer Review
Experience as a reviewer for a peer review journal an advantage.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Publishing or Sciences An advanced degree is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $48805 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 24256*, 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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