Job Reference: 2025/0097 (020115)
Organization
SGCP – Support Programme Coordination Team
Primary Location
Austria – Vienna – Vienna – IAEA Headquarters
Job Posting Details
Closing Date: 25 June 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Duration: 36 Months
Contract Type: Fixed Term – Regular
Probation Period: 1 Year
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any 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.
This is a re-opening of the vacancy. Candidates who have already applied do not need to re-submit another application.
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 verification of safeguards-relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States, as well as 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
- Providing programme coordination support
The Division of Concepts and Planning (SGCP) is responsible for:
- Development and promotion of safeguards concepts, approaches, and policy
- Development and provision of safeguards training
- Planning and development of resource mobilization priorities
- Coordination of research and development activities and Member State Support Programmes
- Implementation of the Department’s quality management system
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Section Head, the Team Leader (SG-Support Programmes) manages and leads a team responsible for coordinating the Development and Implementation Support (D&IS) Programme for Nuclear Verification in terms of planning, supervision, and implementation of activities.
This involves:
- Ensuring that the programme optimizes Member State Support Programme (MSSP) resources for maximum overall benefit for the Department and is fully aligned with the Department’s resource mobilization priorities.
- Managing effectively and efficiently the interface between MSSPs and the Department of Safeguards.
Role
The Team Leader (SG-Support Programmes) is:
- A manager of the human and financial resources assigned to the team, ensuring that the D&IS programme optimizes the use of MSSP and departmental resources in alignment with departmental resource mobilization priorities.
- An adviser to the IAEA and MSSPs on technical and budgetary issues associated with the D&IS programme.
- A liaison between MSSPs and departmental staff, providing advice and guidance on the D&IS programme.
- A relationship manager for the IAEA’s partnerships with MSSPs.
Partnership
The incumbent is the primary point of contact for representatives of MSSPs, departmental management, D&IS programme plan managers, and task officers, providing advice and guidance regarding the D&IS programme.
He or she also works closely with:
- Division of Budget and Finance
- Division of Human Resources
- Office of Legal Affairs
- Other IAEA partnership focal points regarding MSSPs, partnerships, and extrabudgetary funding matters for the Department of Safeguards
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Manage and lead the work of the Support Programme Coordination Team, demonstrating transparent and effective management of resources to Member States.
- Plan and arrange numerous annual MSSP review meetings and a biennial event for all MSSPs.
- Coordinate and provide guidance to the Department on the content and direction of the D&IS programme and provide information on the capabilities of MSSPs.
- Oversee preparation of a programme plan for each biennium and report on programme achievements, including outputs and outcomes.
- Review new tasks proposed by the Department for MSSPs regarding rationale, priority for competing resources, and availability of relevant MSSP capabilities.
- Manage the departmental process for recruitment of Cost-Free Experts (CFEs) and Junior Professional Officers (JPOs) supported through MSSPs.
- Monitor progress of D&IS tasks and assist in the resolution of issues.
- Act as the focal point for internal coordination of MSSP-related issues for the Department of Safeguards and the IAEA.
- Plan and manage the programmatic direction and development of the team and ensure an appropriate balance of skills and resources through training, mentoring, and recruitment.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
Communication
Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate.
Achieving Results
Sets realistic targets for self and team, ensures availability of resources, and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance, evaluates achievements, and integrates lessons learned.
Teamwork
Encourages teamwork, builds effective teams, and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit while remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility.
Planning and Organizing
Sets clearly defined objectives for self and team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs while taking into account changing circumstances. Monitors team performance in meeting deadlines and milestones.
Functional Competencies
Client Orientation
Examines client plans and develops services and options to support ongoing relationships. Develops solutions that add value to the Agency’s programmes and operations.
Commitment to Continuous Process Improvement
Assesses the effectiveness of functions, systems, and current practices. Streamlines standards and processes and develops innovative approaches to programme development and implementation.
Judgement and Decision Making
Consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions. Facilitates dialogue and development of best practices to support decision-making in full compliance with Agency regulations and rules.
Required Expertise
Management and Programme Analysis – Project Management
Ability to achieve objectives using initiative and creativity. Expertise in project and programme management with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines.
Public Information and External Relations – Public Information and Communication
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, as well as with external counterparts and stakeholders.
Team and Stakeholder Engagement – Team and Stakeholder Engagement
Proven experience in staff management and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with representatives of Member States.
Asset Expertise
Safeguards – Safeguards System, Basic
General knowledge of IAEA safeguards procedures and practices.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
Master’s Degree
A Master’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Nuclear Science or Engineering, Public Administration, or another related field is required.
Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Nuclear Science or Engineering, Public Administration, or another related field plus two years of additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in technical programme and project management, as well as experience in event planning.
- Proven experience in the management, development, and mentoring of staff.
- Experience in resource mobilization at national or international level, including governments and international organizations.
- Experience communicating programme priorities and implementation requirements to both internal and external audiences.
- Experience in analysis of legal and administrative issues is an asset.
- Experience in nuclear non-proliferation and/or international nuclear safeguards is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $84,672 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), with a variable post adjustment currently amounting to US $31,498.
Additional benefits include:
- Dependency benefits
- Rental subsidy
- Education grant
- Relocation and repatriation expenses
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Home leave travel
- Pension plan
- Health insurance
More information on employment conditions:
https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
General Information
- The IAEA’s paramount consideration in recruitment is securing employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence, and integrity.
- Staff members shall be selected without unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin, or other similar shared characteristics.
- The IAEA is committed to gender equality and 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.
- The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct 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 based on 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
- A competency-based interview
Candidates under serious consideration 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 Professional and higher categories are subject to the IAEA rotation policy, and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
- The IAEA retains discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to appoint at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for a shorter duration than indicated above.
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