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Section Head, Division of Africa (P-5)

Position and Grade:Section Head (P-5)
Organizational Unit:Division for Africa
Department of Technical Cooperation
Duty Station:Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:20 August 2013
Application Deadline:1 October 2013
Type/Duration of Appointment:Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Technical Cooperation 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 regional Divisions are responsible for planning, programming, implementing and monitoring the IAEA's technical cooperation programme, in line with the IAEA Medium Term Strategy and operational guidelines. The Divisions respond to developmental priorities in Member States through effective programme management, increased Member State engagement, partnership building and improved coordination in each region.

Main purpose

Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of the Division for Africa, the Section Head ensures a strategic, results-oriented programmatic response to Member States' priorities in the application of nuclear technologies to meet their development goals.

Role

The Section Head is: (1) a manager and team leader, ensuring that programmes and projects are developed and implemented in the most efficient and effective manner in line with quality management standards and the results-based approach; (2) a substantive expert contributor, managing projects of particular complexity and/or sensitivity; and (3) an adviser to the Director and Deputy Director General on programmatic and socio-economic issues and development conditions in assigned countries.

Partnerships

The Section Head engages high-level counterparts in Member State institutions in programme planning and implementation to ensure effective transfer and sharing of technical and managerial know-how and promotes partnership building with appropriate UN organizations, NGOs and other relevant institutions. Furthermore he/she works closely with appropriate technical departments to ensure effective utilization of technical inputs as well as the integration of continuous inputs received from Member States, the development community and the Board of Governors and the evaluation function into programme design and implementation.

Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Lead the development of Country Programme Frameworks and programmes/projects in collaboration with Member State institutions, technical departments and development partners. Conduct substantive policy dialogue and ensure that Member State priorities and needs are met. Ensure that innovative policies and strategies, quality management standards and a results based approach are integrated in programmes/projects.
  • Coordinate and guide programme/project monitoring and assessments, ensuring the integration of lessons learned into programme strategies and policies. Assess progress and report on achievement of project results, adapting and innovating monitoring and assessment tools.
  • Act as TC focal point or resource person, where needed, for cross-departmental issues.
  • Lead and coordinate project implementation, promoting the development of implementation capacity in Member State institutions and the introduction of innovative approaches and modalities. Ensure targeted delivery levels are met in the Section.
  • Develop and participate in resource mobilization activities with Member States, bilateral donors, the private sector and other non- traditional sources of funding, as part of a coordinated departmental effort.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of stakeholders in Member States and the region to promote the TC programme and to secure policy support by demonstrating key programme results and developing outreach strategies for the countries and region.
  • Plan and manage the work of the Section, prepare work plans, ensure a balanced workload distribution, monitor work performance and assess staff development needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • High standards of integrity, fairness and transparency to ensure and promote a work environment based on mutual respect and trust.
  • Ability to translate broad strategies into achievable results, monitoring progress and evaluating results.
  • Ability to promote not only a strategic results focus in programme/project design, monitoring and implementation but also needs-based approaches to programming by leveraging the Agency's comparative advantage.
  • Ability to ensure programme focus on achievement of development goals by encouraging and promoting capacity development and sustainability of TC programme results.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and promote strategic, financial and technical partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders in the public and private sector, the UN development and NGO communities.
  • Ability to ensure visibility and impact in programme and project design and implementation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills:
    • Ability to interact effectively and with tact with staff at all levels and with internal and external counterparts;
    • Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

  • Advanced university degree in management, social sciences, science and technology, or international relations. Additional background in development studies an advantage.
  • Proven experience in managing large teams and projects, notably building, leading and developing cohesive teams, determining clear goals, roles and responsibilities; providing feedback on performance and encouraging staff development.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the development and management of TC programmes, preferably in the African region and in the nuclear field.
  • Fluency in English essential. Knowledge of French highly desirable.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $80 734 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $51 428*, dependency benefits, diplomatic status, rental subsidyeducation grantrelocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation,home leavepension 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): IntegrityProfessionalism 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.

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