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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.
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
The Software Quality Assurance Engineer ensures compliance of development activities with established Divisional policies, processes, procedures and standards by defining, collecting, and analyzing the quality metrics necessary for improvement of the processes and products, as well as by participating in product/service design reviews, testing, configuration control, problem reporting and resolution, and change control. Additionally, he/she contributes a broad knowledge of the quality assurance field to the collaborative process of driving and facilitating process improvement efforts in the Division.
Role
The Software Quality Assurance Engineer is: 1) an auditor, reviewer, developer, trouble-shooter and tester of quality assurance procedures, and 2) a specialist ensuring that the quality manager is well informed of issues impeding project completion. In his/her role, the Software Quality Assurance Engineer will ensure that all the Divisional quality processes, standards and guidelines are followed and kept up to date.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Ensure quality of the relevant projects and products by carrying out the following:
- Perform project quality assurance reviews and audits for all active projects in the Division. These quality assurance activities are critical in verifying that the deliverables from each project meet or exceed the quality criteria established at the beginning of the project.
- Participate with the project teams in software testing, test results analysis and improving test procedures.
- Participate in independent reviews of the project planning documents and the acceptance procedures.
- Define and collect quality metrics to provide analysis of their trends and correlations.
- Prepare inputs for quality status reports.
- Assist the quality assurance manager in coaching and supporting the development teams in the Division.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
Communication
Communicates 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 Results
Takes 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.
Teamwork
Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.
Planning and Organizing
Plans 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
Client orientation
Helps 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 improvement
Plans 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.
Judgement/decision making
Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.
Required Expertise
Function
Name
Expertise Description
Information Technology
Data Analysis
Structured approach to and objectivity in solving problems.
Information Technology
Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Familiarity with libraries, databases, programming, desktop publishing on the Microsoft environment and Software Configuration Management (e.g., TFS and VSS).
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Bachelor's Degree - University degree in computer science, information technology or a related discipline.
Other - Certification in quality management and/or a degree in system engineering is desirable.
Minimum five years of practical relevant working experience of which at least two years should be in software quality assurance and/or quality control.
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 $ 36310*, 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
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Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
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Staff members may be assigned to any location.
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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.
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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.
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