Section Head

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Wien, Wien, Österreich International Atomic Energy Agency Vollzeit
Section Head (QA)(P /

Organization:
TCPC-Quality Assurance Section

Primary Location:
Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting:
, 2:54:35 AM

Closing Date:
, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type:
Fixed Term - Regular

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment:
Yes

Organizational Setting


The Department of Technical Cooperation (TC) consists of the Office of the Deputy Director General, four regional Divisions (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean), the Division of Programme Support and Coordination and the Division of the Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT).

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 Medium Term Strategy.

The Quality Assurance Section (TCQAS) is responsible for the management of quality in TC process and policy development.

It defines quality criteria, performance indicators and review mechanisms and facilitates their implementation, promotes results based management as an approach to quality, and prepares and delivers training and learning tools for IAEA staff and Member State personnel involved in the TC programme.

Main Purpose


The Section Head contributes substantively to the development and coordination of harmonized guidelines and tools to support TC Divisions, leads and guides the development and enhancement of the TC quality management system, ensures the implementation of a results-based approach in the programme cycle, and ensures high quality project portfolio planning, monitoring and reporting as needed by TC Divisions.

He/she ensures consistency in implementation by managing and overseeing the development and implementation of relevant training.

Role

The Section Head is: 1) a coordinator, integrator and manager ensuring the overall quality of the TC project portfolio, including for the development focused initiatives, through a results-based planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation system; 2) an adviser to senior management on quality management standards, and results-based management and TC programme policies and processes; 3) a substantive expert providing authoritative interpretation and guidance related to TC programme policies and procedures; 4) a leader and manager, providing guidance and managerial support to the section team, and planning resources with a view to achieving efficient and effective results.

Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Lead and guide the development of a harmonized quality programme management system including quality standards and continuous quality process improvement.
  • Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the development focused initiatives.
  • Contribute to the development and advise on best practice approaches and policies for the TC project portfolio quality framework.
  • Coordinate, integrate and monitor the overall quality of the TC project portfolio, including for the development focused initiatives, leading and guiding the development and implementation of a resultsbased approach in the strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation, by advising on performance indicators and ensuring the systematic integration of lessons learned.
  • Ensure consistency and quality in implementation of the TC project portfolio cycle, including for the development focused initiatives, and coordinate the quality of management responses to OIOS (Office of Internal Oversight Services) recommendations.
  • Coordinate the interface with OIOS (Office of Internal Oversight Services), the External Auditors and the Joint Inspection Unit on independent programme evaluations, audits and other studies relating to the improvement of TCP quality.
  • Provide strategic guidance and coordinate with TC Divisions the development of a departmental training strategy for internal and external stakeholders, and implement training activities as requested, and in cooperation with TC Divisions to enhance the quality of project designs.
  • Ensure timeliness, relevance and quality of the Project Progress and Achievements Reports (PPAR), including information and data on lessons learned, monitoring reports, and training.
  • Support intradivisional functions, initiatives and projects as requested by the Head of the Technical Cooperation Department.
  • Plan and manage the work of the Section, prepare work plans, ensure a balanced workload distribution, monitor work and performance and assess staff development needs.
Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name

Definition

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