Associate Programme Officer (P-2)

Position and Grade:	Associate Programme Officer (P-2)
Organizational Unit:	Strategy and Partnership Section Division of Programme Support and Coordination Department of Technical Cooperation
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	23 August 2013
Application Deadline:	20 September 2013
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term extrabudgetary, 2 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Technical Cooperation (TC) consists of the Office of the Deputy Director General, four regional Divisions (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and Latin America) and the Division of Programme Support and Coordination. It provides strategic direction for the IAEA's technical cooperation programme, and is responsible (in close collaboration with Member States) for the planning, formulation, implementation and monitoring of the programme, in line with the IAEA's Medium Term Strategy. The Division of Programme Support and Coordination (TCPC) is responsible for the development, promotion and consistent application of strategies, policies, standards, tools and systems to support the TC programme. This includes quality assurance and enhanced results-based programme management, training and capacity development, expanded cooperation through existing and new partnerships and resource mobilization, efficient management of financial resources, data and information, as well as outreach and reporting. The Strategy and Partnership Section (TCSPS) is responsible for the creation and enhancement of partnerships with interested States, UN organizations, multilateral financial institutions and regional development and other relevant bodies to optimize complementary activities and develop action programmes for funding. TCSPS develops and promotes technical cooperation strategies based on programmatic trends and capacity requirements; links technical cooperation programme priorities to the global development agenda; and promotes the integration of the TC programme in development frameworks.

Main purpose

Reporting to the Section Head, the Associate Programme Officer provides project management, reporting and analytical support to the Section Head, within the different working areas, with the objective of accomplishing effective and timely execution of the assignments.

Role

The Associate Programme Officer is: (1) a specialist, preparing and coordinating the compilation of narrative reports to donors under the leadership of the Section Head; (2) an analyst, conducting reviews and assessments on global development issues and preparing policy briefs.

Partnerships

The Associate Programme Officer consults with and provides services to TCSPS, colleagues in TCPC, the office of the Deputy Director General TC, and the TC Regional Divisions according to approved work processes and ensures that reporting schedules and corresponding quality standards are met. Under the supervision of the Section Head, the Associate Programme Officer engages with colleagues in technical departments in the IAEA, as appropriate, and supports the Section Head in TCSPS in interactions with Permanent Missions before, during and after meetings of the Policy-Making Organs.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Compile inputs from Programme Management Officers for projects funded under the European Commission, analyse them for compliance with the EC agreement and prepare draft interim and final reports. In close cooperation with the TC Finance and Information Management Section (TCFIMS), ensure timely monthly reporting on the status of implementing the Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI): compile and analyse information received from individual programme managers; identify information gaps by relating the information received to the conditions of the grant agreement; fill the gaps by retrieving required additional data and write draft reports. Support the Section Head in preparing TC inputs for meetings of the Policy-Making Organs (General Conference, Board of Governors, and Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee). Follow meetings of the Policy-Making Organs and compile reports on deliberations of relevance to the TC Programme. Research general development issues, analyse their impact on the TC programme and prepare briefing notes to senior management. Analyse potential external partnership opportunities within the context of existing and upcoming TC Projects, identifying possible synergies and common partnership objectives, and make recommendations on the feasibility and added value of such partnerships to Project Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to function effectively in a multicultural environment. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Ability to work in partnership with internal and external counterparts. Ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations on various issues by clearly formulating positions, presenting options concisely, as well as making and defending recommendations. Proven track record of ensuring timely and high quality reporting to the European Commission and other multi- and bilateral donors to technical cooperation programmes. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Capacity to effectively use multimedia technology and software.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

University degree in public/business administration, political or social sciences. Minimum of two years of working experience in an area related to project management and information and/or knowledge management, including involvement at the international level. Previous work in the areas of public affairs, donor relations and external stakeholder engagement. Experience in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) an advantage.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $46 730 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $29 767*, 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

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