Vacancy Notice No. 2008/920
Position and Grade: System Analyst (P-4)
Organizational Unit: Support Business Unit
Information Architecture and Projects Section
Division of Information Management
Department of Safeguards
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 31 October 2008
Application Deadline: 15 December 2008
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed term Temporary Assistance, 2 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting
The Department of Safeguards is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for more than 140 States in accordance with their safeguards agreements. The safeguards activities are undertaken within a dynamic and technically challenging environment including advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities and complemented by the political diversity of the countries.

The Division of Information Management comprises four sections and provides the Department of Safeguards with the services relating to data processing, secure information distribution, information analysis and knowledge generation which are needed to draw independent, impartial and credible safeguards conclusions.

The Information Architecture and Projects Section provides project-oriented information and communication technology (ICT) services to all the Divisions and Sections in the Department, working cooperatively with staff in the operations divisions and the support divisions to plan, establish and maintain information systems and to provide them with system analysis, software development, software contract management and maintenance services. It implements best practices in project management using Capability Maturity Model (CMM) standards, and continuously monitors the Department's information-related needs so that they can be translated into requests for new or enhanced functionalities of ICT systems.

Within this Section the Support Business Unit provides ICT services and solutions in support of activities that are not directly part of the core business of safeguards, but that are necessary to fulfill the mission of the Department of Safeguards.

Main purpose
As a team member reporting to the Section Head and the Unit Head, to carry out analysis, design, implementation and documentation of a constantly evolving range of application systems running on diverse platforms.

Role
The System Analyst is: (1) a specialist, investigating and documenting user requirements and presenting computerized solutions for improving user efficiency; (2) a point of liaison with Member States on software and hardware needs; (3) a leader of software development projects carried out in-house or using external contractors; (4) a team member of various projects, working collaboratively towards the final goals and reporting to the project leader.

Partnerships
The System Analyst works closely with all users in the Department of Safeguards to fully understand their needs and, as a result, to give them computerized solutions for improving their efficiency.

Functions / Key Results Expected
  • Work with users in defining and analysing user requirements for software and hardware applications and use this information in the subsequent creation and maintenance of an annual work plan.
  • Work with Member State Support Programmes in defining and implementing the software and hardware requirements for the information systems to be provided.
  • Design, develop and implement software, including the provision of training; identify and implement hardware, together with associated documentation, for stand-alone, LAN (local area network) and in-field applications.
  • Ensure that the software developed meets user requirements, is properly tested, adequately documented and conforms to established standards designed to promote reliability, accuracy, ease of use and maintainability.
  • Act as a project leader, responsible for the proper planning and conduct of work within a prescribed time and prescribed resources, producing high quality products that satisfy users.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Technical expertise:
    • In-depth knowledge of computer programming and of system analysis and design so as to develop efficient, correct and compatible programs and to oversee the work of project staff;
    • Familiarity with system design and development in a Windows environment with object-oriented and component-based software development. This includes the latest versions of Windows platforms, SharePoint, IIS, BizTalk, SQL Server, .NET framework and Microsoft development tools;
    • Familiarity with safeguards nuclear material accounting, verification activities, and State-supplied data analysis and management information needs would be an asset;
    • Knowledge of international safeguards an advantage.
  • Familiarity with quality assurance.
  • Strong analytical skills and customer orientation to translate customer requests into workable solutions.
  • Project management skills: Demonstrated ability in handling ICT projects including project planning, work assignment and supervision, as well as progress review and reporting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external counterparts and to work harmoniously in a multicultural/multidisciplinary environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.
  • Good communication skills: Ability to write clearly and in a structured manner and to make effective oral presentations.

Education, Experience and Language Skills
  • University (or equivalent) degree in computer science or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of relevant practical experience, including at least 5 years of recent experience in developing client-server or web-based applications, for example with Windows clients (using tools such as Visual Basic), interfacing with Windows and relational database management systems such as SQL Server or Oracle.
  • A deep understanding of and daily work experience in all aspects of systems software engineering processes.
  • Experience with CASE (computer-aided software engineering) tools, data warehouse applications, object oriented software design and development.
  • Demonstrated project management/project leadership experience.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of another official IAEA language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) an advantage.

NOTE: This is not an established Agency post. It is fixed term temporary assistance post, subject to the availability of funds.

Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $63 052 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $35 057*, 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.