Vacancy Notice No. 2009/096


Position and Grade:	External Relations and Policy Officer (P-4)
Organizational Unit:	Technology & Safety Policy Coordination, Interagency Affairs & Protocol Section Office of External Relations and Policy Coordination Offices reporting to the Director General
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	12 October 2009
Application Deadline:	3 November 2009
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Office of External Relations and Policy Coordination reports to the Director General, ensures regular correspondence, meetings and contacts with Member States and coordination with intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations with regard to all areas of IAEA activities, and coordinates policies in all areas of IAEA activities and as contained in all documentation for the Board of Governors and the General Conference.

In particular, the Technology and Safety Policy Coordination, Interagency Affairs and Protocol Section manages the coordination and implementation of IAEA policies in nuclear energy, applications, safety and technical cooperation to avoid any duplication of effort and to ensure that the IAEA works as 'one-house'.

Main purpose

Reporting to the Section Head, the External Relations and Policy Officer provides advice, liaison and specialised knowledge on the policy and external relations areas dealt with by the Section.

Role

The Officer is: a liaison between internal experts and senior managers and the Member States' diplomatic corps; a specialist, identifying relevant issues and analysing and reporting on their implications; and an adviser, preparing studies and documents and providing advice on their application and interpretation.

Partnerships

The Officer consults with and advises IAEA senior managers on external policy and policy coordination matters. She/he also maintains contacts with Permanent Missions, the United Nations system organizations, and governmental and non-governmental international organizations to raise awareness of technical and policy issues in the IAEA's interest.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Handle external relations at all levels on subject matters largely covering policies and views on issues of an interdepartmental nature as well as issues for the Policy-Making Organs. The depth of treatment varies according to subject matter, urgency and sensitivity. External relations require political as well as personal tact and discretion, plus the need to take into account and balance the IAEA's interests and concerns and those of the Member States.
Propose solutions to pending problems in her/his area and decide on ways and means of communicating with representatives of governments, international organizations and non-governmental international organizations in the framework of tasks assigned to her/him. The nature of the proposals will inevitably vary in extent and depth, but are nonetheless important as they guide the implementation of policies on matters concerned.
Review documentation/correspondence and give advice on matters related to communications with governments and international organizations. Maintain contacts with Permanent Missions, the United Nations system, and governmental and non-governmental international organizations to raise awareness of technical and policy issues in the IAEA's interest.
Liaise with departments within the IAEA, and coordinate IAEA policies and views on issues of an interdepartmental nature as well as issues for the Policy-Making Organs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Professional expertise: General knowledge of the United Nations system and particularly of the IAEA.
Interpersonal skills:
- Personal tact and discretion to conduct effective relations with Permanent Missions and other international organizations to represent the interests of the IAEA.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Communication skills: Ability to report concisely, accurately and promptly on meetings and matters of relevance to the IAEA.
Ability to convey complex technical and policy issues using language and concepts that are both technically accurate and understandable to general audiences.
Analytical thinking and problem solving skills: Good judgment and objectivity in approaching problems and the ability to propose sound solutions to complex problems.
Knowledge of MS Office desirable.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university (or equivalent) degree, preferably in political science or international relations.
At least 7 years of relevant working experience, including at least 5 years at the international level.
Practical experience and familiarity with the work of international organizations within the field of international relations, in general, and atomic energy, in particular.
Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of another official IAEA language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) desirable.

Remuneration

The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $64 521 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $45 939*, 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.