Vacancy Notice No. 2007/076
Position and Grade: Knowledge Management Specialist (P-3)
Organizational Unit: INIS and Nuclear Knowledge Management Section
Department of Nuclear Energy
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 29 November 2007 (re-opened on 24 April 2008)
Application Deadline: 21 May 2008
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting
The INIS and Nuclear Knowledge Management Section is located in the Department of Nuclear Energy and is responsible for implementing the Agency's subprogrammes on "Nuclear Knowledge Management" and the "International Nuclear Information System (INIS)". The objectives of the subprogrammes are to increase awareness and understanding in Member States of the need to sustain knowledge and expertise in nuclear science and technology and effectively serve the knowledge management needs of Member States, and also to maintain and enhance the information resources on the peaceful use of nuclear energy serving the needs of Members States and the IAEA.

Main purpose
As part of a team led by the Head of the Nuclear Knowledge Management Unit, the Knowledge Management Specialist provides guidance and inputs to the formulation, development and implementation of the IAEA's activities in nuclear knowledge management, ensuring synergies and cooperation with other IAEA programmes, based on best practices and knowledge obtained through new partnerships and networks.

Role
The Knowledge Management Specialist is: (1) a technical specialist, participating, through the regular and technical cooperation programmes, in such knowledge management activities as workshops, seminars and knowledge assistance visits; (2) a team member, working collaboratively on studies and analysis, and participating in missions; and (3) a scientific secretary for meetings, documents and technical cooperation activities.

Partnerships
The Knowledge Management Specialist works closely with the staff of the Nuclear Knowledge Management Unit and other staff of the Department of Nuclear Energy. He/she participates in meetings with Member State organizations and their staff in order to identify the needs and interests of Member States in the area of nuclear knowledge management.

Functions / Key Results Expected
  • Contribute subject matter knowledge to the development of guidance and best practice documents on developing the 'knowledge management culture. Facilitate the implementation of this guidance in Member States, as well as the formulation of rationales, priorities, objectives, outcomes and performance indicators for the subject area, and review performance.
  • Initiate, plan and conduct scientific forums and meetings for Member States to review and discuss the status and progress achieved in the area of nuclear knowledge management. Undertake studies and comparative assessments of various nuclear knowledge management strategies.
  • Participate in the establishment of new partnerships, networks, etc. with organizations in Member States with a view to promoting nuclear knowledge education, training, knowledge preservation and enhancement.
  • Develop and deliver appropriate training packages and briefings on knowledge management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Good understanding of the current issues in the nuclear field.
  • Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyse information, make rational judgements and to produce workable solutions to a range of problems.
  • Ability to foster innovation in the subject area.
  • Project management skills.
  • Strong communication skills:
    • Technical writing skills for producing and reviewing documents in related fields.
    • Ability to make effective technical presentations at international meetings.
  • Teamwork: Proven ability to participate effectively in a multinational and multidisciplinary team by working collaboratively and sharing knowledge.
  • Customer orientation: Ability to work in partnership with internal and external counterparts.
  • IT development skills.

Education, Experience and Language Skills
  • University degree, preferably in natural sciences or economics.
  • Five years of working experience in an area related to information and/or knowledge management, including involvement at the international level.
  • Previous involvement in education or training.
  • Previous work in the context of nuclear knowledge management an advantage.
  • Previous work in IT projects supporting knowledge management activities a strong asset.
  • Fluency in English essential. Knowledge of another official IAEA language desirable (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Remuneration
The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $51 395 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $34 178*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, 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.