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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.
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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.
Main Purpose
Under the guidance and supervision of the NE Nuclear Support Systems Coordinator, the Nuclear Support Systems Analyst provides support to the development and maintenance of existing and new information technology projects that support the department and the sub-programmes. The Nuclear Support Systems Analyst also provides training to new employees on NE and IAEA IT policies and processes, and maintains the supplementary information systems necessary to manage the department application portfolio.
Role
The Nuclear Support Systems Analyst plays four principal roles:
(1) IT analyst, responsible for supporting, implementing and reporting progress on IT-related projects to the Nuclear Support Systems Coordinator; (2) developer, providing expertise in the development of computer codes and maintaining existing codes on the infrastructure provided by the IAEA IT Division and through cloud-based infrastructure, where applicable, and including the development and documentation of requirements, use cases, and other design inputs; (3) information architect, providing analysis and development of approaches to the proper integration of systems and data structures and to improve the efficiency and maintainability of such systems within the department; and (4) trainer and facilitator to enhance competent and effective use of the departmental IT resources.
Functions / Key Results Expected
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 Analytical thinking Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions. 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. Knowledge sharing and learning Actively seeks learning opportunities and actively shares knowledge and information with others; shares specialized knowledge, skills and learning from experience across different situations and contexts effectively. 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 Computer Programming Proficient in programming web-based database applications using modern techniques and languages Information Technology Information Technology and Data Processing Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques. Information Technology Project Management In depth understanding of Project Management life cycle and proficient in writing appropriate documentation associated with the proper maintenance and control of software.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $70212 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 32649*, 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
Evaluation process
Appointment information