Organizational Setting

Main purpose

Role

Partnerships

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Undertake empirical research and analysis of trends, socio-economic issues, developments and policy issues relevant to the Departmental mandate, projects and initiatives at the global, regional and national levels.
• Gather, select, analyze and interpret information contained in communications and publications, including the press, as well as economic and statistical data, research into the key economic and development issues and production of relevant reports aimed at promoting development.
• Translate this analysis of relevant global development issues and trends into reports, communications, policy proposals and position papers and ensure their integration into the technical cooperation programme and strategy with a focus on the MDGs (Millennium Development Goals).

• Organize and manage the required inputs for thematic planning and visioning tools, formulate the planned outputs and monitor the expected outcomes of thematic plans and tools. This involves: cost-benefit assessments for selected techniques; logical framework analysis; and management reports to cover programme coordination activities and recommended implementation strategies. The objective of the tools is to:
• Understand and keep abreast of development trends and nuclear technologies and their innovations;
• Link technology to development for socio-economic impact;
• Assess the comparative advantages of nuclear science and technology solutions; and
• Identify enabling conditions and the best practices.
• Propose the incorporation of programme trends into Country Programme Frameworks (CPFs) and regional programmes; coordinate and guide thematic tools in close cooperation with regional divisions and technical departments ensuring these are linked to the CPFs and project planning.

• Develop or improve programme tools and guidelines that will facilitate the implementation of the technical cooperation programme and improve quality, such as resource pooling and identifying synergies by integrating the Departmental approach into future technical cooperation programme requirements.

• Incorporate gender perspectives to ensure equal participation in all programme areas and equal benefits for women and men.
• Plan, organize and provide professional support to technical and ad-hoc expert group meetings, drafting reports and preparing summaries of meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and practical application of theories and concepts related to social and economic development and social policy.
• Excellent knowledge of results based management and the logical framework approach.
• Excellent knowledge of quality management's best practices and known methodologies and a proven ability to apply them.
• Proven analytical skills:
• Ability to analyze complex situations and strong synthesis skills;
• Demonstrated ability to identify proactively key areas for analysis and the ability to develop appropriate methodologies for projects.
• Ability to provide timely and firm recommendations based on sound judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills:
• Ability to conduct presentations and to convey ideas by clearly formulating positions on issues and articulating options succinctly, while at the same time providing all the necessary information;
• Proven ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal skills:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with IAEA staff at all levels, NGOs, development organizations and officials from Member States;
• Ability to build effective teams, bringing together people with diverse backgrounds, skills and expertise to maximize innovation and goal achievement;
• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

• Advanced university degree (or equivalent) in development economics, public policy, political science, political economy, international relations, international law, public administration, or related fields.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible post-graduate experience in socio-economic development, policy analysis, sociological/economic research as demonstrated by a number of relevant publications.
• Experience in the provision of technical cooperation is required, and field experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in developing and executing a programme throughout its life cycle.
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Working knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) would be an asset.

Remuneration