Laboratory Head, Marine Environmental Studies Laboratory (P-5)

Duty Station:	Monaco
Issue Date:	20 January 2012
Application Deadline:	1 March 2012
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

IAEA Environment Laboratories (NAEL) is a Division of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications and consists of four laboratories, three of which are located in Monaco, and one in Seibersdorf (approximately 45 km south of Vienna). NAEL implements the Environment Programme under Major Programme 2. The part relevant to the marine ecosystem is implemented in Monaco, and the part relevant to the terrestrial ecosystem is implemented in Seibersdorf. The Division operates in a complex matrix environment with inputs from many parts of the organization, such as Technical Cooperation Department for implementation of several projects as well as other Departments for horizontal collaborations. The Office of the Division Director is located in Monaco. The Marine Environmental Studies Laboratory (MESL) is one of three laboratories in Monaco. It is staffed by two professional and four technical support staff. Working with various UN and regional organizations throughout the world, MESL provides technical support for the monitoring and assessment of marine pollution. Research focuses on case studies of inorganic and organic contaminants in the marine coastal zone. MESL supports marine analytical chemistry by producing marine reference materials, organizing global intercomparison exercises, and running training courses for the analysis of pollutants in the marine environment.

Main purpose

As a manager and team leader reporting to the Division Director, the Laboratory Head develops and implements the IAEA's policy and programme on providing technical support to Member States for monitor and assessment of marine pollution. The incumbent leads the Section's activities in these areas to ensure the efficacy of the IAEA's programme on a global level, and is responsible for the management of the Section's financial and human resources.

Role

The Laboratory Head has several roles. (a) team leader and manager in a specialized, multilateral environment with diverse views on the issues, finding practical solutions and presenting arguments that can achieve results; (b) adviser, providing analysis and background information to the Director on the formulation of strategies and policies related to the Section's technical responsibilities, and facilitating their implementation; (c) coordinator and officer responsible for the technical support of the Section to the IAEA's technical cooperation programme in the relevant fields; (d) facilitator of cooperation with other organizations and with other Departments in the IAEA dealing with this area of work.

Partnerships

The Laboratory Head engages with senior counterparts in Member States and in other international and specialist organizations concerned with the technical areas under the Section's responsibility to promote the IAEA's activities and to ensure the IAEA's programme maintains its state-of-the-art level. In developing this approach and managing the Section, the laboratory Head works closely with the Director and the other Laboratory Heads, and with senior staff in the Department and the Secretariat in achieving the desired goals.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Plan, coordinate, monitor and supervise the implementation of activities of the Laboratory in accordance with Member States' needs: ensure innovative policies and strategies, quality management standards and a results based approach are part of overall management of the Laboratory. Propose and develop new initiatives with IOC, EU, World Bank, GEF focused on emergent contaminants affecting Member States. Liaise with and respond to the priorities of Member States and International Organizations requiring expertise and assistance in marine environmental pollution. Cooperate with the other Laboratory Sections in the integration of nuclear and isotopic techniques for marine pollution. Contribute and evolve UNEP's Regional Seas projects with updated Reference Methods and Materials for Marine Pollution Studies. Continue development of related technical support programmes including AQCS, equipping, training and pilot monitoring studies, together with interagency partners. Secure the necessary extrabudgetary funds from these agencies in order to cover the costs of these collaborative projects. Publish reports, manuals and scientific papers associated with the above activities, and to represent the IAEA and the Inter-Agency programme on Marine Pollution at International meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of relevant chemical oceanography with expertise in analytical chemistry. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and material resources to achieve stated objectives and to plan and manage work programmes. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of professional and support staff and provide effective guidance to them. Awareness of current issues in the field of radiation and transport safety which may influence the IAEA's programme of work. Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of stakeholders in the IAEA and in Member States to ensure the visibility and impact of the Section's activities. Strong ability to deliver presentations/briefings to a diverse target audience and ability to write and edit analytical and policy documents.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university degree in marine sciences or a related science. Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental marine sciences with at least five at managerial level. Extensive work experience at international level. Excellent spoken and written English communication skills, including report writing and editing and making oral presentations. Fluency in spoken and written English essential. Fluency in French desirable. Working knowledge of at least one additional official IAEA language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) an advantage.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $80 629 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $45 878*, dependency benefits, diplomatic status, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance. How to apply to the IAEA Complete an Online Application * Subject to change without notice

Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. 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.