Vacancy Notice No. 2009/108
Position and Grade: Analyst/Planner (Energy Systems) (P-2)
Organizational Unit: Planning and Economic Studies Section
Department of Nuclear Energy
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 19 November 2009
Application Deadline: 4 January 2010
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 modeling, 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
Reporting to the Senior Energy/Nuclear Power Planner, the Analyst/Planner (Energy Systems) 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-user resources.

Role
The Analyst/Planner is: (1) an energy systems modeller, engaged in enhancing and maintaining specialized analytical tools for energy systems analysis (energy models); (2) an analyst, contributing to the design and validation of analytical tools, and; (3) a team member, contributing as required to various data queries and analysis in support of programme objectives.

Partnerships
The Analyst/Planner 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 IT counterparts throughout the Agency.

Functions / Key Results Expected
  • Implement, as required, upgrading and maintenance of specialized application software of analytical tools for energy systems analysis (energy models).
  • Build systems as required and contribute technical knowledge to the development and enhancement of distance learning packages.
  • Validate the functionality of energy models on various computer systems/platforms by designing and implementing tests.
  • Provide data and analysis support to the Section Head and the 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 (operations research) 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 $44 679 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $33 062*, 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

Complete an Online Application

* 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.
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