Team Leader

Team Leader (SGTS-UMS)(P /

Organization: SGTS-Unattended Monitoring Systems Team

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: , 9:48:38 AM

Closing Date: , 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

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 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 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 verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and 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; and providing programme coordination support.

The Division of Technical and Scientific Services ensures the provision of state-of-the-art equipment and related expertise for the accomplishment of the Department of Safeguards activities. Within this mandate, the Division is responsible for procurement, testing, provision, inventory control, performance monitoring and maintenance of safeguards equipment and supplies required by SGO Divisions; management of equipment development and engineering activities to meet quality and safeguards requirements; development and provision of documentation, procedures, instrumentation methods and techniques; provision of specialized technical and scientific support to inspectors and inspection activities in the field and at headquarters; and, radiation contamination monitoring of returned equipment and timely write-off of obsolete or contaminated equipment. The Division also coordinates departmental health and safety activities.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Section Head, the Team Leader manages and leads one of three teams, responsible for provision of hand-carried and fix-installed NDA equipment, containment solutions and surveillance cameras, which are critical to the ongoing fulfilment of the IAEA safeguards mandate and constitute the majority of fixed assets under the responsibility of the Division. The Team Leader ensures that the team provides effective and efficient services related to procurement, delivery, installation, performance evaluation, maintenance, data interpretation and training support for instrumentation across the Department, including through the application of lean management principles.

Role

The Team Leader is: (1) a manager, responsible for applying SGTS management principles to ensure the efficient delivery of technical services within assigned resources; (2) a technical expert, ensuring the most effective and efficient use of equipment for containment and surveillance, monitoring and verification by the Department; (3) a leader, supervising and providing guidance, training and direction to staff in the team; and (4) an adviser to other Team Leaders, Section Heads, the Divisional Director and other departmental counterparts on equipment implementation.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Manage, in the most effective and efficient manner, a team of engineers, specialists and technicians and the relevant resources (human, financial, assets, workspaces) for the timely and effective planning, tracking and delivery of equipment implementation services for the Department.
• Plan and implement the programmatic work of the team including the establishment of concrete objectives, milestones, and performance indicators. This includes establishing and maintaining the team's annual implementation workplan for the provision of safeguards equipment and related services, and remote collection of essential safeguards equipment-related data.
• Lead Member State Support Programme sub-projects or tasks related to implementation for technologies within the team's responsibility.

Oversee the establishment and continuation of procurement contracts, management of stocks, to support the flow of equipment and supplies necessary to deliver the services of the team.

Oversee and contribute technical expertise to the definition of user requirements as a product owner for technologies and applications within the team's scope, serving on behalf of the final users in Operations Divisions to be developed under the responsibility of the Section for Projects and Engineering.

Liaise with state authorities on the installation or application of safeguards instrumentation in Member State facilities worldwide.

Establish clear work objectives for staff, monitor workloads, and ensure effective performance management, including pro-actively supporting staff development, acknowledging exceptional performance, and addressing underperformance.

Lead and promote knowledge sharing within the team and the Division and ensure that business processes are appropriately documented.

Continuously improve the provision of services through regular process reviews and analyses to assess quality and effectiveness.

Guide, motivate, and lead team members toward the achievement of shared goals by setting a clear vision, resolving conflicts, and fostering a productive team environment.

Serve as the departmental subject matter expert and business process representative in the areas of the team's functional responsibilities.

Effectively manage the flow of internal communication with staff, both vertically and across teams and Divisions to ensure smooth operations, and efficient and effective collaboration in service and programme delivery.

Promote a respectful workplace environment and serve as a role model by fostering mutual respect, advising and supporting staff and their development, demonstrating exemplary behaviour and upholding the highest standards of conduct.

The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.

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

Judgement/decision making

Consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions. Facilitates dialogue and development of best practice to support judgement/decision making, in full compliance with the Agency's regulations and rules.

Partnership building

Identifies interests and goals common to the Agency's partners and its stakeholders to foster partnership building. Promotes collaboration with partners, colleagues across teams and stakeholders.

Technical/scientific credibility

Provides guidance and advice in his/her area of expertise on the application of scientific/professional methods, procedures and approaches.

Required Expertise

Function

Name

Expertise Description

Physics

Nuclear Instrumentation

Demonstrated skills in testing, implementing, and maintaining remotely-located nuclear instrumentation and associated data acquisition systems. Preferably, experience would include some aspects of instrumentation development and/or simulation.

Management and Programme Analysis

Programme Management

Demonstrated ability to strategically and operationally plan, budget, and allocate resources towards effective implementation of technical tasks related to provision and operation of equipment.

Safeguards

Safeguards System, Basic

Familiarity with the concepts of IAEA safeguards.

Asset Expertise

Function

Name

Expertise Description

Safeguards

Containment and Surveillance

Experience in the implementation of containment and/or surveillance systems, similar to those used in safeguards applications.

Safeguards

Non-destructive Assay

Experience in the implementation of NDA systems, similar to those used in safeguards applications.

Safeguards

Quality Management

Knowledge of the principles of Quality Management, Performance monitoring, Service management, and experience in working with a Quality Management System.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in physics, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor's Degree - University degree in a relevant field with two years of additional relevant working experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant working experience in the areas outlined in the Expertise section (see above).
• Experience working in a supervisory and/or management capacity required.
• Experience managing complex technical projects required.
• 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 $ subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 57269*, 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:

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.