Publications Dissemination Assistant (Marketing)(G5)

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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 IAEA has an extensive publishing programme, implemented by MTCD Publishing Section which acts as the publishing house for the IAEA, producing a wide range of publications on nuclear related issues, online and in print. The Section provides high quality and adaptable publishing options that support the changing publishing and information dissemination requirements of the IAEA.

MTCD Publishing Section is responsible for offering a wide range of professional publishing services from author support, editing and production, graphic design, electronic publishing, printing and dissemination.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Unit Head, and with reference to the yearly marketing plan, the Publications Dissemination Assistant (Marketing) works on all promotion and dissemination activities relating to IAEA scientific and technical publications. S/he also acts to support authors, customers and other stakeholders in the publications.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Implement the annual marketing plan and contribute to its planning and review, giving input across the range of dissemination modalities. Implement title-specific dissemination campaigns utilizing both traditional and contemporary methods. Undertake research into promotional opportunities and follow up these opportunities. This would include but is not limited to: liaison with conference organizers, with colleagues in the technical divisions to leverage their professional networks, and with colleagues in Office for Public Information and Communication (OPIC) for social media and online news. Undertake the preparation of publications catalogues, brochures, leaflets, e-shots, and other communication tools. Coordinate the generation of book descriptions for the web and catalogues, and related copy for other purposes. This would include drafting and checking and liaison with Originators, the Editors and the Unit Head. Update and maintain relevant publications / preprint databases. Generate reports on dissemination activities and their results, including compilation of data on usage of the online publications via different tools. Undertake other publications marketing, promotion and dissemination activities, as appropriate.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

table { border-collapse: collapse; } table, th, td { word-wrap: break-word; valign="top"; } Name Definition 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. 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.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. Knowledge sharing and learning Actively seeks opportunities to learn by formal and informal means; learns from others, adopting and sharing best practice. Resilience Able to remain calm in emotionally charged situations. Accepts constructive feedback in a positive manner and is able to cope with setbacks.Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description Publishing Marketing Ability to implement marketing / promotional plans and undertake relevant communications work. Publishing Proofreading Ability to check and verify the accuracy of promotional items, such as catalogues and flyers, email announcements and other communications.Asset Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description Publishing Graphic Design Understanding of design, as relevant to the role, with ability either as a designer or as content developer working with designers. Publishing Scientific and Technical Publishing An understanding of publishing and printing processes.Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

  • Completed secondary education.
  • At least five years relevant working experience.
  • Significant experience working in a communications / promotion / marketing role, contributing to the development and implementation of campaigns.
  • Good understanding of marketing techniques and tools.
  • Experience drafting copy, and other marketing content for a variety of purposes, including print, digital, social media.
  • Experience in graphic design is an asset.
  • Experience within the publishing industry is an asset.
  • Experience in market research, data analysis and web analytics is an asset.
  • Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
  • English language test (Level 2) to IAEA standard.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 48132 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report. Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only. Outside applicants are required to supply to the IAEA or to authorize it to seek all information relevant to their suitability for employment by the IAEA. Testing may be part of the recruitment process. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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