Associate Project Officer (SG)(P2)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards (SG) is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for over 180 States in accordance with their safeguards agreements. The main objective of the Department is to maintain and further develop an effective and efficient verification system in order to draw independent, impartial and timely safeguards conclusions, thus providing credible assurances to the international community that States are in compliance with their safeguards obligations. Safeguards activities are undertaken within a dynamic and technically complex environment including advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities and complemented by the political and cultural diversity of the countries.

The Department of Safeguards consists of six Divisions: three Operations Divisions for the implementation of verification activities around the world; three Technical Divisions (Division of Concepts and Planning, Division of Information Management, and Division of Technical and Scientific Services); and three Offices (the Office for Verification in Iran, the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services).

The primary focus of each Division of Operations, and the Office for Verification in Iran, is to perform and document safeguards verification activities and to conduct analysis and evaluations aimed at providing assurances that States comply with their nuclear safeguards commitments. The Divisions / Office implement a broad range of measures, including information analysis and in-field verification, to draw soundly based safeguards conclusions for States.

Main Purpose

Under the general guidance of the Programme & Budget Officer, the Associate Project Officer (SG) analyzes budget proposals for completeness, correctness and conformity with the programme guidelines; provides support to programme managers on the entire programme and budget process, from planning to implementation and reporting; provides guidance to programme managers to facilitate the implementation of the budget; prepares financial reports.

Role

The Associate Project Officer (SG) is: (1) a financial analyst, reviewing cost and programme data, analyzing and interpreting financial information and preparing reports; (2) a liaison, coordinating and cooperating with programme managers to ensure the effective monitoring of budget implementation and the consistent application of financial rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and; (3) a team member, working together with other members of the section to implement improvements in the Programme and Budget Section's processes with the use of new technology and best practices.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Consult with and provide guidance and support to managers and relevant staff in assigned Major Programmes on the programme and budget process, including implementation, to ensure that guidelines, policies, rules and regulations are fully understood and correctly applied.

Contribute back-up information and documentation for programme and budget briefings and for the compilation of various reports required by Member States and internal stakeholders.

Monitor day-to-day implementation of the budget in the programmes or projects assigned and prepare analysis and reports to promote efficient and effective use of resources.

Analyse and document the IAEA's business processes in respect to the programme and budget preparation and implementation, in order to contribute to their streamlining and simplification.

Participate in the closure of accounts. Prepare reports for major extrabudgetary projects and contribute back-up information and documentation on project implementation.

Prepare expenditure estimates for major extra budgetary projects.

Carry out any special studies and analysis requested by supervisors with respect to budget related issues.

Provide functional support on budget software applications and contribute to process reviews.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

table { border-collapse: collapse; } table, th, td { word-wrap: break-word; valign="top"; } 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 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.Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - First level university degree in business administration, accounting or finance, or a closely related field.

Minimum of two years of working experience in budget and/or accounting, including at the international level.

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 $48805 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 21669*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance

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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. Staff members may be assigned to any location. 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. Testing may be part of the recruitment process -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------