Closing date: Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Position and Grade:

SDSG Coordinator (P-4)

Organizational Unit:

Systems Development and Support Group

Nuclear Information SectionDepartment of Nuclear Energy

Duty Station:

Vienna, Austria

Issue Date:

19 November 2014

Application Deadline:

18 December 2014

Type/Duration of Appointment:

Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The objective of the Department of Nuclear Energy is to foster the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting interested Member States in improving the performance of nuclear power plants, the nuclear fuel cycle, and the management of nuclear wastes; in catalysing innovation in nuclear power and fuel cycle technologies; in developing indigenous capabilities for national energy planning; in deploying new nuclear power plants; in preserving and disseminating nuclear information and knowledge; and in advancing science and industry through improved operation of research reactors.

The Nuclear Information Section consists of the IAEA Library Unit, the International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Unit and the Systems Development and Support Group. It fosters the exchange of scientific and technical information on the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology; increases awareness in Member States of the importance of maintaining efficient and effective systems for managing such information; provides information services and support to Member States and to the IAEA; and assists with capacity building and training.

Main purpose

Reporting to the Section Head of the Nuclear Information Section (NIS), the SDSG Coordinator develops the policy and strategy of the Section's computer information systems, supports and maintains existing computer information systems and applications, and proposes improvements to their current functionality and develops new information technology solutions according to INIS and IAEA Library requirements.

Role

The Systems Development and Support Group (SDSG) Coordinator plays several key roles in the Section: (1) an analyst of the latest advances in information and knowledge handling technology; (2) a team leader, ensuring that tasks and activities are developed and implemented efficiently and effectively; (3) a developer of strategy and information systems; (4) an adviser on IT related topics, training and technical support to staff and Member States; and (5) a coordinator of cross-cutting IT projects especially between INIS and Library activities and developments.

Partnerships

The SDSG Coordinator collaborates with other members of the Nuclear Information Section on identifying and developing appropriate IT solutions for common activities, products and services, with the goal of improving efficiency and synergy within the Section. He/she networks with staff carrying out similar functions within the other departments/divisions and sections of the IAEA. The Group Leader coordinates and promotes integration among IT staff and services within the Department of Nuclear Energy. Other active partnerships are maintained with Division of Information Technology (MTIT), IT staff and consultants, notably to ensure that outsourced tasks are completed in a planned and timely manner, and to utilize opportunities offered by new developments in the IT area.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The SDSG Coordinator:

• Contributes to the overall strategic planning of the Section as a member of the NIS management team.
• Plans and supervises the work of the Systems Development and Support Group; manages outsourced projects.
• Analyses the Section's systems, preparing requirements for changes, designing IT solutions to meet these requirements and aiming to improve business processes.
• Designs, develops, documents and maintains computer applications.
• Provides advice on IT related topics, training and technical support to staff in the Section and at the INIS National Centres.
• Designs, develops, documents and maintains the information and computer security of the Section.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid knowledge of information management and information technology specifically related to library and information systems, web-based information applications, large scale textual databases, retrieval and electronic archiving technology.
• Information system analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of information security and secure coding techniques.
• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Libraries (ITIL) processes and Prince2 project management principles.
• Knowledge of information and documentation management systems, bibliographic databases, thesaurus and taxonomy technology.
• Knowledge of designing semantic networks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills:
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with client groups.
• Adapt to the team and build team spirit as a team leader.
• Interact effectively in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Customer orientation.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

• Advanced university degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the analysis, design, construction and implementation of large computer information systems, with at least two years at the management level.
• Experience in management and the development of innovative information systems.
• Proven experience as a team leader and a project manager.
• Experience in and/or knowledge in the development of open source systems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of other official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $67 611 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $38 673*, 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

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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. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. 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 with a different contract type, 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.

Application information: https://recruitment.iaea.org/vacancies/p/2014/2014_195.html