Vacancy Notice No. 2008/019
Position and Grade: Director (D-1)
Organizational Unit: Division for Europe
Department of Technical Cooperation
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 1 April 2008
Application Deadline: 14 May 2008
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting
The Department of Technical Cooperation (TC) consists of a Division of Programme Support and Coordination and four regional divisions (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America), which are organized into two sections each. The objective of the regional divisions is to respond to relevant developmental priorities in Member States through effective programme management, increased engagement of Member States, partnership building and improved coordination in the region and to contribute to increased self-reliance of Member States in the application of nuclear techniques.

The TC operating environment is dynamic, participative and interactive with inputs received continuously from the Board of Governors, the General Conference, policy- and decision-makers, and technical counterparts in Member States and in the international development community.

The Director reports directly to the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation. He/she manages a TC programme of approximately $30 million per annum and an administrative budget averaging $2.6 million. He/she is supported by a workforce comprising 9 professional staff and 25 support staff.

Main purpose
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, and in coordination and close consultation with IAEA Member States and technical departments, the Director is responsible for the TC programme in the Europe region, ensuring a results-based response to Member States' developmental priorities in the application of nuclear techniques.

Role
The Director is: 1) an adviser to the Deputy Director General on issues and trends impacting the TC programme in the Europe region; 2) a manager of the human and financial resources assigned to the Division, ensuring development of programmes responding to Member States' priority needs; 3) a leader providing strategic direction and motivating staff in the Division, promoting good performance and teamwork and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills and share knowledge and experience; 4) an advocate for the TC programme, building strategic partnerships and alliances with stakeholders at the regional and national level and demonstrating the IAEA's comparative advantage.

Partnerships
The Director builds and maintains strategic partnerships and alliances, maintaining continuous dialogue with Member States and other stakeholders to ensure proactive, innovative and responsive programme planning and cost-effective and efficient programme delivery. In addition, he/she builds and develops strategic partnerships and high-level networks within the UN system organizations, international non-governmental institutions and the international development community. He/she interacts with other IAEA programme managers to coordinate and synergize activities.

Functions / Key Results Expected
  • As a member of the TC management team, provide strategic guidance and vision for TC programme development and implementation, set and monitor programme results and performance standards.
  • Lead and inspire the staff in the Division, promoting performance management and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills.
  • Guide and direct the engagement of Member States and the formulation of strategic plans and policies for TC in the region and ensure their incorporation into Country Programme Frameworks; advise the Deputy Director General on critical issues and trends impacting on TC in the region.
  • Ensure and guide the translation of TC strategies and policies into results-based programmes and projects which respond to Member States' development priorities. Facilitate cooperation with technical departments.
  • Lead and provide strategic guidance in all phases of the programming cycle and oversee implementation performance; ensure adherence to organizational policies, strategies and quality standards.
  • Leverage the financial resources of stakeholders including government cost sharing, bilateral donors, the private sector and other non traditional partners through regional resource mobilization strategies.
  • Build strategic partnerships and alliances at the regional and national level.
  • Foster the preservation and growth of knowledge within the Division and among Member States.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Proven track record of excellent leadership and experience in managing people, funds and processes, including the ability to lead and motivate a team in a multicultural environment, ensuring continuous training and development of staff.
  • Proven track record of being able to build global networking, strategic partnerships, working with UN agencies and international NGOs, etc.
  • Ability to plan strategically and operate within a results-based management framework.
  • Excellent presentation and negotiation skills and ability to represent the Agency effectively, including the ability to deliver speeches in a public forum and conduct effective meetings with representatives from Member States and other stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, reporting and advocacy skills and ability to work in an environment requiring liaison and collaboration with multiple partners, including government representatives, donors, colleagues from technical departments and other stakeholders.
  • Understanding of the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology and their use in the developing country environment.
  • Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with the work of the IAEA, particularly with regard to TC, is desirable.

Education, Experience and Language Skills
  • Advanced university degree in management, social sciences, science and technology, or international relations. Additional background in development studies would be an advantage.
  • At least 15 years of experience at the senior management or executive level in international cooperation, with extensive programme development and capacity development experience. Experience in regional cooperation would be an advantage.
  • Demonstrated competency in programme and resource management and full familiarity with recent trends and best practices in TC.
  • Experience in developing countries and an understanding of the social, cultural, economic and political environment when working in an international setting.
  • Oral and written fluency in English is essential. Working knowledge of another official IAEA language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) desirable.

Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $89 129 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $63 014*, dependency benefits, diplomatic status, 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.