Technical Lead (Stakeholder Engagement)(P4)

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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.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator (NE), the Technical Lead (Stakeholder Engagement) (NE) ensures a results-oriented programmatic response to Member States' priorities in the field of stakeholder engagement for nuclear power programmes, including the design and implementation of the related communication strategies and action plans.

Role

The Technical Lead (Stakeholder Engagement) (NE) is: (1) a specialist in all aspects of stakeholder engagement, nuclear communication and outreach activities; (2) a technical officer, planning, coordinating and implementing activities required for the successful and timely execution of tasks in the field of stakeholder engagement under his/her responsibility and as defined in the IAEA programme; (3) a scientific secretary, planning and leading capacity building events, including technical meetings, workshops and other knowledge-sharing events; (4) a partnership builder, establishing, developing and maintaining an internal as well as an international network of stakeholders, including nuclear industry , governmental authorities, research organizations, communication and outreach specialists to share and discuss issues related to stakeholder engagement in the nuclear industry; and (5) a secretary of the Nuclear Energy Stakeholder Engagement Coordination Committee (NESECC).

Functions / Key Results Expected

Serve as a Scientific Secretary responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating workshops, training courses and other capacity building events to address the needs of the IAEA Member States in the field of stakeholder engagement for nuclear power programmes, including related communication and outreach.
Serve as a Technical Officer for Technical Cooperation Projects on stakeholder engagement for nuclear power programmes and related communication and outreach plans, for national, regional and interregional projects.
Prepare state-of-the-art reports on stakeholder engagement across the nuclear sector, including related communication elements as well as education and community outreach.
Identify emerging needs, priorities, and publication prospects for guidance and reports aimed at strengthening understanding of the benefits and challenges of nuclear power through improvement in the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement strategies, including increased cooperation with the education sector and other key stakeholders, including using specialist tools and techniques.
Monitor the needs, implementation, operating experience and current practices in stakeholder engagement in Member States, collecting and evaluating relevant data.
Liaise and interact with other international experts, both internal and external; operate and maintain a network of experts on stakeholder engagement, related communication and outreach for nuclear power programmes.
Coordinate efforts within the NE Department and across the Agency in the area of stakeholder engagement.

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 Nuclear EngineeringNuclear Power Infrastructure DevelopmentDesigning and implementing technical meetings and support missions to the Member States in support of the national nuclear programme development. Public Information and External RelationsPublic Information and CommunicationCommunication and technical writing in the area of nuclear energy and nuclear science issues. Nuclear EngineeringStakeholder Involvement for NPPsExpertise in preparation of stakeholder engagement plans for existing and new nuclear power programs and projects. Expertise in public communication.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in communications, science or social science.
• Bachelor's Degree - University degree in communications, science or social science with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
• Minimum seven years of experience in stakeholder engagement or nuclear communication, of which at least five at the international level.
• Experience in developing communication plans and campaigns.
• Experience in organizing and leading training courses, workshops and other capacity building events.
• Experience in technical writing in English and producing reports and official documents.
• 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 $86027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 46627*, 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.