Vacancy Notice No. 2007/057
Position and Grade: Nutrition Specialist (P-4)
Organizational Unit: Nutritional and Health-related Environmental Studies Section
Division of Human Health
Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 16 August 2007 (re-opened on 26 March 2008)
Application Deadline: 30 April 2008
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting
The main objective of the Nutritional and Health-related Environmental Studies Section, which is in the Division of Human Health, is to assist IAEA Member States in their efforts to combat malnutrition by contributing technical expertise in the use of nuclear, in particular stable isotope, techniques in the development and evaluation of nutritional interventions. Malnutrition in IAEA Member States covers a wide spectrum - from undernutrition to overnutrition - and priority areas include nutrition and HIV/AIDS, childhood obesity and sustainable strategies to combat micronutrient deficiencies.

Main purpose
As a team member reporting to the Section Head, the Nutrition Specialist will formulate and implement nutrition projects to combat malnutrition in all its forms in IAEA Member States.

Role
The Nutrition Specialist is an expert, in particular in the use of nuclear techniques in nutrition, within the Section, and a key contributor to the IAEA's activities in human nutrition.

Partnerships
The Nutrition Specialist works closely with staff members within the Section and with programme management officers in the Department of Technical Cooperation. He/she establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in coordinated research projects (CRPs) and in projects supported by the IAEA technical cooperation programme, and continuously exchanges information with international experts in nutrition and relevant colleagues in other UN agencies.

Functions / Key Results Expected
  • Conceptualize, design and implement CRPs. This includes evaluation of proposals for research contracts and agreements, organization of technical meetings and preparation of reports and other relevant documents.
  • Provide technical assistance to nutrition projects supported by the IAEA technical cooperation programme. This includes evaluation of project concepts, development of project designs and workplans, planning and implementation of training courses and coordination meetings and participation in missions to IAEA recipient countries.
  • Develop guidelines and distance learning modules on nuclear techniques in nutrition.
  • Organize technical meetings and consultants meetings to review current knowledge in nutrition.
  • Prepare reports, proceedings and scientific publications.
  • Represent the IAEA at international meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent knowledge of nutrition, especially at the international level.
  • Excellent knowledge in biochemistry and physiology.
  • Good knowledge of relevant analytical techniques.
  • Understanding of the specific needs and conditions of developing countries as regards nutrition.
  • Communication skills:
    • Strong presentation skills;
    • Ability to prepare technical documents of a high scientific and technical quality and accuracy.
  • Interpersonal skills:
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with IAEA staff at all levels, with representatives of Member States and with external counterparts;
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Education, Experience and Language Skills
  • PhD in nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, physiology or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in nutrition, including at least 5 years of experience with nuclear techniques in nutrition and experience with nutritional interventions in developing countries.
  • Experience with international project coordination.
  • Teaching experience would be desirable.
  • Recent publications in international peer reviewed journals and/or other relevant publications.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Remuneration
The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $61 834 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $35 307*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave, pension plan and health insurance.

How to apply to the IAEA

* Subject to change without notice

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. 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 to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.