Programme Officer Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability(P3) - (2026/0294 (158383))
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 Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the Agency's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.
The Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) is responsible for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to criminal acts or acts of nuclear terrorism and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:
- Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
- Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
- Information Management Section
- Programme Development and International Cooperation Section
The Information Management Section (INMA) is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the mechanisms required to collect, collate and analyse nuclear security related information required for the effective implementation of activities to strengthen the international nuclear security framework. The Section is responsible for managing and maintaining the Incident and Trafficking Database and related information, as well as the system to develop and coordinate the implementation of Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans. For this purpose, it liaises with other international organizations and Member States to enhance cooperation in and increase the outreach of nuclear security information. The Section is also responsible for managing and maintaining the information technology systems necessary for implementing the work of the Division and providing for information exchange through internal and external information portals. Additionally, the Section is responsible for managing and implementing the programme of activities for raising States’ awareness of the threat of cyber-attacks, and their potential impact on nuclear security. The Section is also responsible for implementing arrangements to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
The Needs Assessment Unit supports the general nuclear security needs assessment activities of the Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS). It primarily carries out its responsibilities through the management and implementation of the Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan (INSSP) programme of activities and the Nuclear Security Information Management System (NUSIMS) Nuclear Security Self-Assessment Tool. The Unit supports the identification of and planning for nuclear security assistance activities of the Division. The Unit liaises with NSNS technical officers and other IAEA Departmental organizations to ensure coordination and cooperation of nuclear security assistance activities with other IAEA technical activities, in specific States or regions.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the NAU Unit Head, the Programme Officer (Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plan) is responsible for the management of Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plans (INSSPs) within an assigned portfolio of countries, and for developing and managing nuclear security result-based projects in the area of nuclear security based on Member State’s needs.
Role
The Programme Officer (Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plan) is: (1) a country focal point, managing INSSPs lifecycle and related nuclear security information for an assigned portfolio of countries; (2) an analyst supporting the collection, review and interpretation of nuclear security information, including coordination of technical assessment by the Divisional technical officers; (3) a coordinator responsible for the development and management of Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plans (INSSP); (4) a project manager responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing result-based projects addressing State’s identified needs and working in close collaboration with technical officers and programme officers in facilitating its delivery; and (5) a scientific secretary to national, regional and international meetings with involvement of experts in the IAEA, Member States and relevant international organizations.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Engage with relevant national and regional nuclear security competent authorities, including government’s decision makers and international entities in relation to various aspects of the INSSP framework.
- Support the assessment and interpretation of nuclear security information, including the inputs from the NUSIMS self-assessment questionnaire in order to guide the development of INSSPs addressing States' needs, based on the identification of technical gaps.
- Serve as a focal point - both in the Division and with States - for the coordination of all activities related to the INSSPs of an assigned portfolio of States.
- Coordinate within NSNS and with States’ representatives the planning, design, implementation and monitoring of support activities based on identified and prioritized needs.
- Manage national, regional and international nuclear security related projects, which includes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing result-based projects addressing State’s identified needs and working in close collaboration with technical officers and programme officers in facilitating its delivery.
- Monitor INSSPs’ implementation progress and the implementation of nuclear security national, regional or international projects, in close collaborative relationships with technical officers of the Division, as well as Member States institutions. Monitor and report on the achievements of project results in line with quality management standards. Identify lessons learned and propose adaptations and innovations to monitoring and assessment mechanisms and tools.
- Organize and coordinate national, regional or international events related to INSSP and national, regional and international nuclear security projects.
- Prepare/contribute to project and annual reports, briefing notes, talking points, presentations, outreach material and publications related to the assigned projects.
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
Management and Programme Analysis
Partnership Development
Ability to build relevant strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders and partners and recommend opportunities for collaboration
Management and Programme Analysis
Project Management
Knowledge of concepts and application of results-based management. Capability to promote capacity building measures in programme/project design and implementation.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
University degree in project management, science, international relations (nuclear specialization desirable), or other relevant field.
Minimum of five years of project management experience, including results-based project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
Project management experience in nuclear related fields, particularly in nuclear security or similar technical domains, an asset.
Proven experience in partnership and capacity building.
Experience coordinating multi stakeholder activities, preferably internationally.
Recognised project management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is desirable.
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 $ 38664*, 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.
