Senior Coordination Officer (SGCP)

UN Atlas; Wien; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Coordination Officer (SGCP) leads the Division of Concepts and Planning’s programme planning, monitoring, evaluation, and financial resource management. The role oversees governance processes, reporting, and strategic improvements to ensure objectives are met and priorities are aligned across divisions.

Responsibilities include coordinating work programmes, budgeting, evaluating indicators, and representing the division on committees.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in strategic initiatives, project management and program planning is essential.
• Strong analytical and writing skills for reports and plans.
• Experience in coordinating with senior management and budgeting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of the Division’s work program.
• Manage strategic initiatives and improvement projects across SGCP and other divisions.
• Coordinate reporting on program and budget activities, including financial planning and monitoring.
• Develop evaluation frameworks and oversee quality management across the division.
• Represent the division on committees and ensure follow-up actions.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in nuclear engineering, science, mathematics, international relations, business, management

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of relevant experience considered

Tools

Prince2 or similar PM certification

Job description

Organizational context: The Department of Safeguards functions as the IAEA's global nuclear inspectorate, dedicated to preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. It ensures that declared nuclear material remains for peaceful purposes and that no undeclared nuclear activities occur. This role is situated within the Division of Concepts and Planning (SGCP), which focuses on developing and promoting safeguards concepts, approaches, and policies.

Job purpose: The Senior Coordination Officer (SGCP) is responsible for leading and coordinating the Division's programme planning, monitoring, evaluation, and financial resource management. This role oversees governance processes, institutional reporting, and strategic improvement initiatives to ensure the Division effectively meets its mandate and priorities. The officer fosters collaboration across divisions and the department, promoting harmonized approaches and quality management. By analyzing, coordinating, and overseeing key program and management processes, the Senior Coordination Officer supports informed decision-making and the coherent integration of divisional activities.

Responsibilities: Serve as the primary divisional contact for planning, coordinating, overseeing, and delivering the Division’s work program. Lead and manage strategic initiatives and improvement projects involving SGCP and other Department divisions, ensuring stakeholder engagement, implementation, tracking, and timely objective achievement. Coordinate, plan, analyze, evaluate, and oversee reporting on program and budget activities, including financial planning, budget implementation, expenditure monitoring, and reporting. Monitor program delivery and resource utilization to support divisional priorities. Develop, implement, and assess frameworks, indicators, and evaluation processes, promoting innovative approaches to streamline and strengthen internal planning and execution. Represent the Division on departmental and IAEA committees, coordinating contributions and ensuring follow-up on actions. Act as the Divisional Quality Manager, ensuring consistent implementation of quality management standards and practices.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in nuclear engineering, science, mathematics, international relations, business, management, or a related field is required. A university degree in a relevant field with two additional years of experience may be considered. A Prince2 or similar project management certification is an asset.

Work experience: A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience is required, including strategic initiatives, project management, and program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Significant experience in a coordination role supporting senior management, particularly in financial planning and monitoring, is essential. Experience in establishing and leading teams is also required.

Skills: Excellent analytical and writing skills for reports and plans. Demonstrated expertise in collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing information for reporting. Strong project management knowledge. Effective communication, client orientation, commitment to continuous process improvement, and sound judgment/decision-making are essential competencies.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish