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 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 Team Leader, the Software Engineer's duties include analysis and understanding of business processes, systems analysis and design, development, testing, maintenance and documentation of a constantly evolving range of ICT solutions running on diverse platforms.
Role
The Software Engineer is: (1) a technical specialist, designing, developing, and testing software applications and providing maintenance and support for the existing portfolio of applications; (2) an innovator and prototype developer, exploring how advances in technology can benefit IT solutions; and (3) a collaborator, working with project and domain teams and with other stakeholders to understand software needs and achieve common goals.
Functions / Key Results Expected
• Analyse user requirements to address the business needs of the Department, including providing approaches and estimates for implementing solutions.
• Design and architect, develop, implement, test and release software solutions in line with security and architectural standards of the Department and best practices.
• Ensure that the implemented software solutions meet operational standards and targets, and are adequately maintained and documented, checking application health regularly, including performance, as well as compliance with the SG security standards, and optimizing with the team where necessary.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform regular updates and ensure smooth operation of applications.
• Keep abreast of changes in technologies, assessing emerging technologies for applicability within the work of the Division, prototyping potential approaches and presenting the results.
• Contribute to IT project and domain teams, section activities and process improvement initiatives.
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 Business System Analysis Expertise analysing, designing and integrating solutions based on user and technical requirements. Information Technology Database Development Proficiency developing/maintaining relational databases, such as SQL server and/or NoSQL solutions, such as MongoDB, ElasticSearch. Information Technology Software Development Proven expertise developing secure web and/or desktop applications; using C# on .NET Framework and/or Python: Front -end JavaScript development frameworks such as Angular . Information Technology Software Engineering Extensive knowledge in software engineering processes using disciplined approaches, such as Agile methodology.
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 $ 34825*, 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
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