IT Project Manager (SGIS)(P3)

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.
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Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.
The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.
The Office of Information and Communication Systems (SGIS) is responsible for the provision of secure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services that enable the Department of Safeguards to deliver on its mandate. Major services provided by SGIS include provision of information technology project management services; development and maintenance of specialized ICT solutions; operation of resilient ICT infrastructure; provision of customer support services; and protection of safeguards information. In partnership with other organizational entities, SGIS is responsible for planning and implementing ICT strategies as well as promoting ICT standards.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Project Support Team Leader, the IT Project Manager ensures a results-oriented response to the Department's priorities as communicated by the Section Head and the other divisional management team members. The IT Project Manager has primary responsibility for managing one or multiple IT projects simultaneously, ensuring that projects are delivered within agreed tolerances of time, budget and benefits, and advises senior management on the impact of technology projects on the IAEA Safeguards core business

Role

The IT Project Manager is: (1) a substantive specialist, translating business requirements and objectives into information technology capabilities; (2) a project manager, providing management, administration and leadership for project teams; and (3) an adviser to SGIS management and other senior managers in the Secretariat on business process, risk, organizational change, and system implementation issues.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Develop project plans in line with relevant policies and standards, including solution options consistent with the SGIS technical and information architecture, and with best practices as identified by the PRINCE2 methodology, including controls to manage risk, quality, budget and schedule.
Manage the implementation of new information systems, or enhancements to existing IT systems.
Lead agile software implementation teams, provide continuous guidance to team members and manage the agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) end-to-end.
Serve as product manager for safeguards IT products, effectively collaborating with clients, third-party providers, end-users, and SGIS development, infrastructure and service desk staff and management.
Collaborate with other departmental staff in the implementation of policies and standards for information, project and portfolio management.
Support management of the SG IT project and product portfolio through data analysis and visualization.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

NameDefinition CommunicationCommunicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Achieving ResultsTakes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. TeamworkActively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Planning and OrganizingPlans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Functional Competencies

NameDefinition Client orientationHelps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. Commitment to continuous process improvementPlans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements. Technical/scientific credibilityEnsures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required Expertise

FunctionNameExpertise Description Information TechnologyBusiness System AnalysisExpertise in analysing and documenting business process flows, user stories and non-functional requirements. Information TechnologyProject ManagementProject management expertise utilizing a structured methodology such as PMP or PRINCE2. Information TechnologyQuality ManagementExpertise in business process reengineering: Identifying opportunities for improvements, proposing new processes Information TechnologyRelease ManagementExpertise across the software development cycle including planning and executing user acceptance testing; end-user training; documentation and support. Information TechnologySoftware AnalysisExpertise in analysing data sets and leveraging visualization tools to assess portfolio/project/product performance, understand trends, and identify anomalies.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in a stipulated field with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.

Minimum of five years of experience as an IT project manager in an information systems context, in a client-facing role.
Experience in leading software delivery teams using a lean/agile approach such as SCRUM.
Experience in utilizing techniques and tools to explore and validate requirements with clients such as low-fi/hi-fi prototyping, user personas, ideation session.

Other - Accredited Project Management Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 an asset.

Other - Accredited Agile and Business Analysis Certification such as CBAP and SCRUM Master an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $71335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 37094*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

• The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly 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.
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• 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.