Head (Russian Language) (P5)

Head (Russian Language)(P5) - (2025/0464 (003153)) Organization: MTCD-Russian Language Service Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters Job Posting: 2025-08-04, 10:16:37 AM Closing Date: 2025-08-18, 4:59:00 PM Duration in Months: 12 Contract Type: Temporary Assistance - Regular Probation Period: No Probation Full Competitive Recruitment: No Organizational Setting The Department of Management (MT) provides a "platform of services" that serves as a foundation for the successful delivery of the IAEA's scientific and technical programmes. Its mission statement is as follows: "MT is a partner and a business enabler that champions change and efficiency, leveraging a common purpose". Thus, among other support activities, it assists a scientific manager in recruiting the right expert, helps a technical officer coordinate the purchase of radiation equipment, and ensures that all Board documents are translated and distributed on a timely basis to Member States. One of the main functions assigned to the IAEA by its Statute is to foster the exchange of scientific and technical information and the dissemination of knowledge in the nuclear field among Member States. To facilitate the effective exchange and dissemination of information relevant to the IAEA's work and mandate, the Division of Conference and Document Services (MTCD) coordinates and supports the implementation of these activities for its users and clients, both internal and external, by organizing meetings and conferences, issuing documents in the six official IAEA languages, i.e. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish, and editing, printing and distributing publications. The MTCD Language Services Section (LSS) is responsible for coordinating, managing and delivering language services for the Agency. The Section promotes multilingualism and maintains language standards of the organization through editing and translation of Policy Making Organ (PMO) documents, incoming and outgoing Secretariat documents and correspondence, web articles and advocacy material, Agency publications and other content. The Russian Language Service is one of six language teams in the Language Services Section within the Division, responsible for the drafting, editing and translation of content, as required, into Russian. Content is required to be of a high quality and often short deadlines have to be met. Main Purpose Reporting to the Section Head (Language Services Section) the Head of the Russian Language Service revises and, if required, drafts, edits and translates a range of administrative, legal, economic, scientific and technical content. He/she has overall responsibility for all matters related to the Russian language, which includes identifying and assessing new talent, training new language service freelancers in the Service team, as well as ensuring the high quality and timely delivery and content in Russian. Role Functions / Key Results Expected - Plan and coordinate the work of the Russian Language Service team.- Draft, translate and edit content, as required.- When required, provide input on the assessment of the linguistic competence of staff and freelancers required to carry out proofreading tasks in the Multilingual Output Production Team, as well as new talent. - Provide training and guidance to the Russian Language Service team and, when required, linguistic training and guidance to the Multilingual Output Production Team. - Implement innovative solutions and best-practice policies and standards as directed by the Section Head in the production of Russian language content. Competencies and Expertise **Core Competencies**(Competency Framework) **Name** **Definition** - 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 himself/herself and for the 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, remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility. - Planning and Organizing - Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs, taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones. **Functional Competencies** **Name** **Definition** - 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. - Judgement/deci