Nuclear Knowledge Management Specialist, Vienna, Austria

United Nations; Wien; Vor Ort; USD 84 000 - 127 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The United Nations seeks a Nuclear Knowledge Management Specialist (P4) to enhance nuclear knowledge management systems globally. This role involves project management, developing methodologies, and coordinating with member states to strengthen their capabilities in nuclear science and technology management.

Leistungen

Tax-free annual salary

6 weeks annual leave

Health insurance

Relocation expenses

Education grant

Qualifikationen

• Direct and significant nuclear engineering knowledge and experience related to the nuclear facility life-cycle.
• Experience with information systems and organizing information resources.
• Excellent oral and written command of English, knowledge of other IAEA languages is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate initiatives with Member States to enhance nuclear knowledge management systems.
• Lead development of NKM methodologies and digital information resource management.
• Conduct technical meetings to review status and progress in NKM.

Kenntnisse

Nuclear Knowledge Management

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering or Science/Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Nuclear Knowledge Management Specialist(P4)

( 2025/0329 (127732) )

Organization: NEPIK-Nuclear Knowledge Management Section

Job Posting: 2025-06-17, 8:44:12 AM

Contract Type : Fixed Term

Regular

Full Competitive Recruitment : Yes

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies of different contract modalities and funding types.

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 Division of Energy Planning and Nuclear Information and Knowledge comprises the Planning and Economic Studies Section, Nuclear Knowledge Management Section and the Nuclear Information Section. The Division is responsible for strengthening capacities in energy and nuclear power planning, building capacities to manage nuclear knowledge and develop nuclear workforce and provide knowledge management and human resource development services to interested member states, and to procure and provide printed and electronic information in the area of nuclear science and technology.

The Nuclear Knowledge Management Section assists Member States by developing methodology and guidance documents in nuclear knowledge management and human resource development; implementing knowledge management and human resource development initiatives; facilitating sustainable education, training and information exchange in nuclear science and technology; and assisting Member States in maintaining and preserving nuclear knowledge and developing nuclear workforce.

Main Purpose

The Nuclear Knowledge Management Specialist builds on experience with nuclear technology and knowledge management in the nuclear sector, with respect to the entire nuclear technology life-cycle, including design, construction, operation, decommissioning, and radiative waste management. He/she supports the development and implementation of effective knowledge management (KM) methods, including the development of sustainable knowledge management systems and processes to capture and manage nuclear information and human resources' expertise based on Member State needs.

Role

The role of the Nuclear Knowledge Management Specialist within the Nuclear Knowledge Management Section is: (1) a technical project manager, developing and implementing guidance, methods and programmes related to nuclear knowledge management, including human resource development; (2) an expert team member, providing analysis, developing knowledge and information system/process requirements, solutions, and resources, and; (3) a scientific secretary, and/or technical officer providing coordination of initiatives, meetings, workshops and communications between IAEA experts, Member State counterparts, and other external partners/stakeholders.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Coordinate initiatives with/for Member States to enhance NKM systems and their effective utilization.
• Lead the development and update of the NKM methodology, resources/repositories, artificial intelligence and digital information resource management and sharing mechanisms/networks.
• Develop requirements based on stakeholder involvement for the development/implementation of knowledge organization systems and platforms, including NKM support technical/expert communities.
• Develop nuclear taxonomies, ontologies and classification systems, including subject analysis and identification or auto-generation of metadata.
• Lead in the development of guidance and best practice documents for lifecycle management of design knowledge using semantic technology and knowledge platforms.
• Facilitate the adoption and implementation of common approaches to knowledge-centric and human-centric plant information models in Member States,
• Initiate, plan and conduct technical meetings for Member States to review and discuss the status and progress achieved in the area of NKM.
• Undertake studies and comparative assessments or initiatives to capture and disseminate best practices of various NKM platform implementation approaches.
• Strengthen existing or establish new partnerships, knowledge sharing networks, etc. with organizations in Member States with a view to promoting and enhancing semantic NKM technology adoption and implementation.
• Develop and deliver as requested appropriate training, schools, events and projects, on nuclear knowledge management and human resource development.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies (Competency Framework)

Nuclear Knowledge Management Specialist(P4)

( 2025/0329 (127732) )

Organization: NEPIK-Nuclear Knowledge Management Section

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2025-06-17, 8:44:12 AM

Contract Type : Fixed Term

Regular

Probation Period : 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment : Yes

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies of different contract modalities and funding types.

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 Division of Energy Planning and Nuclear Information and Knowledge comprises the Planning and Economic Studies Section, Nuclear Knowledge Management Section and the Nuclear Information Section. The Division is responsible for strengthening capacities in energy and nuclear power planning, building capacities to manage nuclear knowledge and develop nuclear workforce and provide knowledge management and human resource development services to interested member states, and to procure and provide printed and electronic information in the area of nuclear science and technology.

The Nuclear Knowledge Management Section assists Member States by developing methodology and guidance documents in nuclear knowledge management and human resource development; implementing knowledge management and human resource development initiatives; facilitating sustainable education, training and information exchange in nuclear science and technology; and assisting Member States in maintaining and preserving nuclear knowledge and developing nuclear workforce.

Main Purpose

The Nuclear Knowledge Management Specialist builds on experience with nuclear technology and knowledge management in the nuclear sector, with respect to the entire nuclear technology life-cycle, including design, construction, operation, decommissioning, and radiative waste management. He/she supports the development and implementation of effective knowledge management (KM) methods, including the development of sustainable knowledge management systems and processes to capture and manage nuclear information and human resources' expertise based on Member State needs.

Role

The role of the Nuclear Knowledge Management Specialist within the Nuclear Knowledge Management Section is: (1) a technical project manager, developing and implementing guidance, methods and programmes related to nuclear knowledge management, including human resource development; (2) an expert team member, providing analysis, developing knowledge and information system/process requirements, solutions, and resources, and; (3) a scientific secretary, and/or technical officer providing coordination of initiatives, meetings, workshops and communications between IAEA experts, Member State counterparts, and other external partners/stakeholders.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Coordinate initiatives with/for Member States to enhance NKM systems and their effective utilization.
• Lead the development and update of the NKM methodology, resources/repositories, artificial intelligence and digital information resource management and sharing mechanisms/networks.
• Develop requirements based on stakeholder involvement for the development/implementation of knowledge organization systems and platforms, including NKM support technical/expert communities.
• Develop nuclear taxonomies, ontologies and classification systems, including subject analysis and identification or auto-generation of metadata.
• Lead in the development of guidance and best practice documents for lifecycle management of design knowledge using semantic technology and knowledge platforms.
• Facilitate the adoption and implementation of common approaches to knowledge-centric and human-centric plant information models in Member States,
• Initiate, plan and conduct technical meetings for Member States to review and discuss the status and progress achieved in the area of NKM.
• Undertake studies and comparative assessments or initiatives to capture and disseminate best practices of various NKM platform implementation approaches.
• Strengthen existing or establish new partnerships, knowledge sharing networks, etc. with organizations in Member States with a view to promoting and enhancing semantic NKM technology adoption and implementation.
• Develop and deliver as requested appropriate training, schools, events and projects, on nuclear knowledge management and human resource development.

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.

Commitment to continuous process improvement

Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements.

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

Nuclear Engineering

Management Systems for Nuclear Facilities

Expertise and experience in the design and implementation of knowledge organization systems, preferably related to the lifecycle management of design knowledge.

Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of nuclear life-cycle, such as reactor design, construction, licensing, operations, decommissioning, radiation waste management or environmental remediation.

Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Knowledge Management

Experience in retaining and developing new elements of knowledge management development,also documenting of essential and innovative knowledge management products.

Management and Programme Analysis

Project Management

Experience in developing, promoting, coordinating and evaluating related research and technical projects.

Training

Training Implementation

Knowledge in designing, planning and implementing training courses and e-learning modules.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Master's Degree

  Advanced university degree in nuclear engineering or science/technology.

• Bachelor's Degree

  University degree in nuclear engineering or science/technology with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advance university degree.

• Direct and significant nuclear engineering knowledge and experience related to the nuclear facility life-cycle, such as reactor design, licensing, construction, operations, decommissioning, etc.
• Experience with information systems and services, competency and learning management systems, and organizing information resources.
• Experience in leading multicultural and multidisciplinary projects and/or teams.
• 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 $84672 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 41997*, 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: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

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.

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