Vacancy Notice No. 2008/047
Position and Grade: Energy Systems Analyst/Energy Planner (P-2)
Organizational Unit: Planning and Economic Studies Section
Department of Nuclear Energy
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 25 July 2008 (re-opened on 16 January 2009)
Application Deadline: 13 February 2009
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting
The Planning and Economic Studies Section located in the Department of Nuclear Energy is responsible for the implementation of the IAEA's subprogrammes on: (a) energy modelling, databanks and capacity building; and (b) energy-economy-environment (3E) analysis. The objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to perform analyses regarding national and regional electricity and energy system development, energy investment planning and energy-environment policy formulation. The Section also supports specific requests for economic analyses within the house, particularly for nuclear infrastructure development or comparative assessments of nuclear technology applications versus non-nuclear alternatives.

Main purpose
Under the supervision of the Senior Energy/Nuclear Power Planner, the Energy Systems Analyst/Energy Planner ensures that the specialized application software of the IAEA's analytical tools for energy systems analysis (energy models) are well maintained and functional on various computer systems/platforms, and that approved enhancements to the energy models are incorporated in an efficient manner ensuring compliance with the standards and compatibility with end-users resources. In addition, the incumbent assists the Section Head in data searches and analyses, at short notice, for publications, presentations, etc.

Role
The Energy Systems Analyst/Energy Planner is an energy systems modeller, engaged in enhancing and maintaining specialized analytical tools for energy systems analysis (energy models).

Partnerships
The incumbent builds close working relationships within the Section, with nuclear knowledge management staff responsible for the development/enhancement of the IAEA's energy models and nuclear knowledge management related energy/nuclear indicators, and with immediate supervisors.

Functions / Key Results Expected
  • Maintain specialized application software of the IAEA's analytical tools for energy systems analysis (energy models).
  • Incorporate approved enhancements to the energy models ensuring compliance with the standards and compatibility with end-users resources.
  • Design tests for validation of the functionality of the energy models on various computer systems/platforms.
  • Develop/update user guides for application energy models and indicators.
  • Provide support to the end-users in Member States for the application of energy models.
  • Provide data and analysis support to the Section Head and Programme Manager for the Agency's programme on capacity building and nuclear knowledge maintenance for sustainable energy development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Technical expertise:
    • Strong mathematical modelling and analytical skills with special focus on energy system modelling and analysis.
    • Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining large computer based models, databases and state-of-the art computer programming techniques/languages.
  • Knowledge of important issues related to the development/planning of sustainable energy systems.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to write technical reports, computer manuals, user guides, etc. in a structured and clear manner.
  • Good interpersonal skills: Ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff and to work in a multicultural/multidisciplinary team with respect and sensitivity for diversity.

Education, Experience and Language Skills
  • University (or equivalent) degree in systems analysis, operations research, computer science, applied mathematics, energy economics, engineering or natural sciences.
  • At least 2 years of working experience in developing and maintaining specialized application software with special focus on energy system modelling and analysis.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English. Working knowledge of French desirable.

Remuneration
The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $43 662 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $34 406*, 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.