Project Implementation Officer(P3)

Project Implementation Officer(P3) - (2025/0495 (258745)) Organization: NAHU-Division of Human Health Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters Job Posting: 2025-10-08, 3:47:41 AM Closing Date: 2025-10-28, 5:59:00 PM Duration in Months: 12 Contract Type: Fixed Term - Extrabudgetary Probation Period: 1 Year Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes Organizational Setting The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes. Main Purpose Under the supervision of the Divisional Director, the Project Implementation Officer serves as focal point for coordinating and implementing NAHU critical projects St Jude operations under the Rays of Hope Initiative, within the planned timelines and assigned budget. She/he contributes to the coordination and optimization of projects and processes within the Division and assists in analysis, review of various reports and correspondence, she/he monitors the allocated budgets, reports and provides analytical support on tasks implemented. Role Functions / Key Results Expected - In close collaboration with the team, providing technical assistance to the Division on project development and delivery, identifying and implementing approaches and techniques to achieve project targets - Creating a detailed project plan identifying and sequencing its activities and including a schedule that effectively allocates available resources - Executing and coordinating implementation according to the project plan, documenting project activities and ensuring that all project information is appropriately filed and secured. - Acting as focal point of contact for key external bodies as well as other IAEA stakeholders (such as TC, NACA, OLA). Preparing presentations for governing bodies like the CCRA and works with other departments on funding proposals. Acting as coordinator for working group activities - Monitoring budgeted project expenditures in consultation with the AA and Sections ensuring that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality. Contributing to resource mobilization activities, proposing activities/projects requiring additional funding and identifying funding option - Evaluating, consolidating and disseminating technical project information among project team members and counterparts, supporting the team in the implementation of technical project activities and the development of final reports - Conducting analysis and proposing suggestion of solutions and recommendations for issues identified in the course of his/her work. Assessing progress towards the achievement of project results in line with quality management standards. Competencies and Expertise **Core Competencies**(Competency Framework) **Name** **Definition** - 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** **Name** **Definition** - 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. - 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. - Partnership building - Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals. **Required Expertise** **Function** **Name** **Expertise Description** - Management and Programme Analysis - Project Management - Experience in project management regarding planning, coordination, budget preparation and reporting - Manag