Associate Project Officer (SAS)(P2)

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 security.

Education

The objective of the Division of Nuclear Installation Safety (NSNI) is to achieve and maintain a high level of safety of nuclear installations worldwide that are under design or construction or in operation. The Division does this by establishing standards of safety for the protection of health, including standards for nuclear power plants and other nuclear installations and facilities, and by providing for the application of these standards through, among other things, support for the IAEA's Technical Cooperation programme, the rendering of safety review services, the promotion of education and training, the fostering of information exchange and the coordination of research and development. In addition, the Division helps ensure safety at nuclear installations by promulgating international safety instruments such as the Convention on Nuclear Safety and the Code of Conduct on the Safety of Research Reactors. NSNI comprises five Sections:

• External Events Safety Section
• Operational Safety Section
• Safety Assessment Section
• Regulatory Activities Section
• Research Reactor Safety Section
  
  

The Safety Assessment Section (SAS) helps to improve the capability of Member States in carrying out effective safety assessments and enhancing the safety of nuclear installations. SAS does this by developing safety standards and guides for design and safety assessment; by promoting the use of advanced safety assessment methods and tools with enhanced integration of deterministic and probabilistic analyses and the use of risk-informed and performance-based safety approaches. The Section undertakes Technical Safety Reviews (TSRs) that can be tailored to the needs of requesting parties. The work of the Section covers existing, evolutionary and innovative reactors, including small modular reactors (SMRs), non-water-cooled reactors and fusion reactors.

Main Purpose

Under the guidance and supervision of the Section Head, the Associate Project Officer contributes to the management of projects approved and implemented in the regular programme funded from regular budget or extrabudgetary funds.

Role

The Associate Project Officer is: (1) a scheduler, preparing, reviewing, and maintaining detailed work plans and schedules of project activities, developing and maintaining tools for tracking project resource allocation, monitoring the status of activities, and contributing to the preparation of project reports, consisting of comprehensive summaries of activities performed; (2) a team member supporting the design and delivery of effective communication and advocacy strategy for the expected results; (3) a communicator to the Section Head on improving the efficient and effective production and delivery of public information to target audiences through digital and print channels; and (4) an officer supporting implementation of the nuclear safety strategy on education and training.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Prepare regular reports of technical project activities including draft narrative progress reports as well as consolidation and agreement of Sections contributions to regular Agency's reports; Track and maintain the project budget allocation.

In close collaboration with the team collect, evaluate, consolidate and disseminate technical project information among project team members and counterparts. Assist the team in the implementation of technical project activities and the development of programme final reports, gather information regarding contracts and deliverables. This involves quality evaluation, liaison with counterparts, and consolidation of material.

Provide technical support by developing and delivery of technical training material to support project implementation.

Problem investigation and solution: analysis and suggestion of solutions and recommendations for issues identified in the course of his/her work.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies (Competency Framework)

NameDefinition

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.

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.

Functional Competencies

NameDefinition

Client orientation Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction.

Commitment to continuous process improvement Identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement as well as improving current practices, increasing effectiveness and achieving efficiency gains. Actively supports the application of sound quality management standards and process improvement.

Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and makes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules.

Required Expertise

FunctionNameExpertise Description

Nuclear Safety Nuclear Installation Safety Principle understanding of a technical programmes’ process request, objectives, expected results and experiences in technical safety review and safety assessment procedures

Nuclear Safety Project Management Experience in project management regarding planning, coordination, budget preparation and reporting

Nuclear Safety Project Risk Management Proven ability to develop detailed budget plans, monitor financial implementation, ensure correct processing and conduct overall risk management

Nuclear Safety Results-based management Proven and extensive ability to gather information, to evaluate, assess and draw conclusions for a most efficient work performance

Asset Expertise

FunctionNameExpertise Description

Nuclear Safety Nuclear Installation Safety Principle understanding of a technical programmes’ process request, objectives, expected results and experiences in technical safety review and safety assessment procedures

Qualifications, Experience And Language Skills

• Bachelor's Degree - University degree in engineering, science, business administration, international relations, or a related field of study.
• Minimum of two years of related experience, in project management regarding planning, coordination, budget preparation and reporting, preferably in an international environment.
• Experience in development of detailed budget plans, monitor financial implementation, ensure correct processing and conduct overall risk management is required.
• Experience in managing web-based platforms and information systems for knowledge sharing (e.g., SharePoint, web content management), and in supporting the development of capacity building programmes, preferably in international organizations, is required.
• Exposure to projects or activities related to nuclear safety or regulatory frameworks in an international context 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 $55163 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 30064*, 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 .
• 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

• 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.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection 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 posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• 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.
  
  

Organization

NSNI-Safety Assessment Section

Primary Location

Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting

2026-02-20, 3:49:59 PM

Closing Date

2026-03-15, 11:59:00 PM

Duration in Months

36

Contract Type

Fixed Term - Regular

Probation Period

1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment

Yes