Closing date: Thursday, 18 December 2014
Position and Grade:
Integration Engineer (P-3)
Organizational Unit:
Application Development Team
Development SectionOffice of Information and Communication SystemsDepartment of Safeguards
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 Department of Safeguards (SG) is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for some 180 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 Department of Safeguards consists of six Divisions: three Operations Divisions: A, B and C, for the implementation of verification activities around the world; three Technical Divisions: Division of Concepts and Planning, Division of Information Management, and Division of Technical and Scientific Services; as well as two Offices: the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services.
Within the Department of Safeguards, the Office of Information and Communication Systems (SGIS) is the centre of competence for the specification, development and maintenance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems and for the management of all ICT infrastructure and services to support safeguards. In partnership with other organizational entities, SGIS is responsible for planning and implementing an ICT strategy as well as enforcing ICT standards.
The Development Section provides ICT services to the Department of Safeguards and Member States, working cooperatively with staff in the Operations Divisions and the Technical Divisions to plan, establish and maintain information systems. The Section specializes in providing system analysis, software design, and implementation and maintenance services. The Section follows and implements best practices in the areas of software engineering, project management and quality management and continuously monitors the Department's information related needs so that they can be met through requests for new or enhanced ICT solutions.
Main purpose
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Development Section, and reporting to the Team Leader for the Application Maintenance Team, the Integration Engineer carries out analysis, design, implementation, maintenance and documentation of a constantly evolving range of ICT solutions running on diverse platforms.
Role
The Integration Engineer is: (1) an engineer, who can design and develop technical solutions to maximize the predictability, efficiency, security and maintainability of our operational processes across all phases of the software development lifecycle (2) an integration specialist, building solutions that ensure data, applications and web services are integrated within and across organizational boundaries (3) a facilitator who can communicate across the development and operational teams (4) an advisor, providing expertise on the processes and tools to be used by all technical teams.
Partnerships
The Integration Engineer works closely with various engineering teams to understand the integration requirement and assists in finding the most appropriate solution. The Integration Engineer collaborates with colleagues in SGIS that are responsible for the infrastructure (middleware, service monitoring, networking, etc.), software engineering (standards, guidelines, etc.), and business analysis (business process).
Functions / Key Results Expected
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Analytical skills and customer orientation:Ability to analyse business processes and translate customer requests into ICT solutions. Interpersonal skills:Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external counterparts and to work harmoniously in a multicultural/multidisciplinary team with respect and sensitivity for diversity. Communication skills:Ability to write clearly and in a structured manner and to make effective oral presentations. Knowledge management:Openness to new ideas, technologies and tools in the IT industry and a willingness to learn and share skills and knowledge. Teamwork:Proven ability to work effectively as a member or leader of a multinational team with respect and sensitivity for diversity.
Education, Experience and Language Skills
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 198 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $32 145*, 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. 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_186.html