Back Data Engineer(P4)

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

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 Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.

The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.

The Office of Information and Communication Systems (SGIS) is responsible for the provision of secure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services that enable the Department of Safeguards to deliver on its mandate. Major services provided by SGIS include provision of information technology project management services; development and maintenance of specialized ICT solutions; operation of resilient ICT infrastructure; provision of customer support services; and protection of safeguards information. In partnership with other organizational entities, SGIS is responsible for planning and implementing ICT strategies as well as promoting ICT standards.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Section Head of the Development Section, the Data Engineer is responsible for data management, data architecture design and data integration for the portfolio of software solutions developed and maintained by the Development Section for the Department of Safeguards. The Data Engineer understands the organization's data needs and goals, and works closely with stakeholders to develop data solutions that align with the organization's objectives. He/she technically leads data engineering projects; designing and overseeing the implementation of data solutions and services, ensuring data quality and integrity, and optimizing data processing and analysis workflows

Role

The Data Engineer is: (1) a substantive specialist, on managing and optimizing data structures, ensuring data quality and implementing effective data management strategies; (2) a solution architect, designing data solutions that support efficient data processing, integration and analysis; (3) a data engineer, creating and maintaining ETL (Extract, Transport, Load) processes and data processing pipelines to support the data needs in Safeguards; (4) a leader of data related activities and an adviser to stakeholders, domain teams and consumers of data services.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Leading data engineering projects to support the objectives of the Department of Safeguards;
• Developing and implementing data processing solutions in close collaboration with stakeholders; Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines and architectures;
• Integrating and managing large volumes of data from various data sources;
• Ensuring data quality, data integrity and data consistency;
• Collaborating with software development teams, data scientists, information analysts and other stakeholders to provide relevant data services;
• Optimizing data flows, database queries and performance tuning;
• Establishing data services and modern data solutions.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework) Name Definition   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.   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.

Functional Competencies Name Definition   Client orientation Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.   Commitment to continuous process improvement Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements.   Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required Expertise Function Name Expertise Description       Information Technology Software Development Expertise in best practices for development and delivery of data solutions and services with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing data landscape, tools and techniques and to drive those best practices and changes into a technology organization.

Asset Expertise Function Name Expertise Description       Management and Programme Analysis Project Management Demonstrated ability in managing data projects, including project planning, work assignment and supervision, progress review and reporting.       Information Technology Technical Writing Excellent skills in producing well-structured technical and design documents.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Master's Degree - Advanced degree in fields related to computer science, information systems, information technology, information architecture or a related engineering field.
• Bachelor's Degree - University degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, information architecture or a related engineering field, with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience with at least four years working with complex data integration platforms supporting data analysis.
• In-depth experience in data engineering and related tools such as SSIS.
• Experience in maintaining multidimensional data cubes such as SSAS.
• Proficient in Python.
• Strong knowledge of information security.
• Experience with the following would be an asset:
  • R language and Java;
  • Training and operating machine-learning and AI systems.
  • On premise, open-source data platforms.
  • Using and/or operating Kubernetes Clusters.
  • 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 $84672 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 39372*, 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.