Director of Africa Division, Department of Technical Cooperation, Vienna

• Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
• Country: Austria
• City: Vienna
• Office: IAEA Vienna
• Grade: D-1

Closing date: Friday, 10 July 2015

This is a re-opening of the post. Candidates who already applied do not need to re-submit an application.
Organizational Setting
The Department of Technical Cooperation (TC) consists of the Office of the Deputy Director General, four regional Divisions (Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Latin America), the Division of Programme Support and Coordination and the Division of the Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT). It provides strategic direction for the IAEA's technical cooperation programme, and is responsible (in close collaboration with Member States) for the planning, formulation, implementation and monitoring of the programme, in line with the IAEA Medium Term Strategy.
The regional Divisions are responsible for planning, programming, implementing and monitoring the IAEA's technical cooperation programme, in line with the IAEA Medium Term Strategy and operational guidelines. The Divisions respond to developmental priorities in Member States through effective programme management, increased Member State engagement, partnership building and improved coordination in each region.
Main Purpose
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, and in coordination and close consultation with IAEA Member States and technical departments, the Director is responsible for the TC programme in the Africa region, ensuring a results-based response to Member States' developmental priorities in the application of nuclear techniques.

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Role
The Director is: 1) an adviser to the Deputy Director General on issues and trends impacting the TC programme in the Africa region; 2) a manager of the human and financial resources assigned to the Division, ensuring development of programmes responding to Member States' priority needs; 3) a leader providing strategic direction and motivating staff in the Division, promoting good performance and teamwork and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills and share knowledge and experience; 4) an advocate for the TC programme, building strategic partnerships and alliances with stakeholders at the regional and national level and demonstrating the IAEA's comparative advantage.
Partnerships
The Director builds and maintains strategic partnerships and alliances, maintaining continuous dialogue with Member States and other stakeholders to ensure proactive, innovative and responsive programme planning and cost-effective and efficient programme delivery. In addition, he/she builds and develops strategic partnerships and high-level networks within the UN system organizations, international non-governmental institutions and the international development community. He/she interacts with other IAEA programme managers to coordinate and synergize activities.
Functions / Key Results Expected
As a member of the TC management team, provide strategic guidance and vision for TC programme development and implementation, set and monitor programme results and performance standards.
Lead and inspire the staff in the Division, promoting performance management and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills.
Guide and direct the engagement of Member States and the formulation of strategic plans and policies for TC in the region and ensure their incorporation into Country Programme Frameworks; advise the Deputy Director General on critical issues and trends impacting on TC in the region.
Ensure and guide the translation of TC strategies and policies into results-based programmes and projects which respond to Member States' development priorities. Facilitate cooperation with technical departments.
Lead and provide strategic guidance in all phases of the programming cycle and oversee implementation performance; ensure adherence to organizational policies, strategies and quality standards.
Leverage the financial resources of stakeholders including government cost sharing, bilateral donors, the private sector and other non traditional partners through regional resource mobilization strategies.
Build strategic partnerships and alliances at the regional and national level.
Foster the preservation and growth of knowledge within the Division and among Member States.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required -
Core Competencies
Communication
Programme and Individual Performance
Teamwork/Relationships
Functional
Analytical and Strategic Thinking
Decision-Making
Change Orientation and Management
Strategic Alliance and Partnership Building
Skills and Expertise
Overall Programming
Results-based Budgeting
Development Orientation
Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC)
Language
English
Assets -
Functional
Process Improvement and Efficiency
Creative and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Skills and Expertise
Results-based Budgeting
Managing projects
Language Skills
Arabic
Chinese
Russian
Spanish
French
Qualifications and Experience
Higher Degree - Advanced university degree in management, social sciences, science and technology, or international relations. Additional background in development studies an asset.
At least 15 years of experience at the senior management or executive level in international cooperation, with extensive programme development and capacity development experience. Experience in regional cooperation would be an advantage.
Demonstrated competency in programme and resource management and full familiarity with recent trends and best practices in TC.
Experience in developing countries and an understanding of the social, cultural, economic and political environment when working in an international setting.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $ 96540 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 40740* , dependency benefits, rental subsidy , education grant , relocation and repatriation expenses ; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave , pension plan and health insurance .
Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged
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