Organizational Unit:	Nuclear Knowledge Management Unit INIS and Nuclear Knowledge Management Section Department of Nuclear Energy
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	19 April 2011
Application Deadline:	31 May 2011
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Nuclear Knowledge Management Unit is located in the Department of Nuclear Energy within the INIS/NKM Section and is responsible for implementing the IAEA's subprogramme on Nuclear Knowledge Management. The objectives are to support Member States in applying nuclear knowledge management strategies through the development and dissemination of methodology, guidance and tools as well as their implementation in national programmes and by providing knowledge management services and assistance, and to enhance the synergy of the IAEA's nuclear information and knowledge resources and services.

The Knowledge Maintenance Group is part of the Nuclear Knowledge Management Unit. It is responsible for implementing in-house nuclear knowledge management activities in the Department, generating and implementing methodology and guidance documents, thesaurus maintenance and nuclear knowledge management services as well as developing pilot projects.

The Knowledge Management Specialist reports to the Leader, Knowledge Maintenance Group, and is part of a dynamic and team-oriented group of about 5 staff.

Main purpose

The Knowledge Management Specialist builds on experience in knowledge management and conceptual design of knowledge bases to maintain and further develop the knowledge management systems through collection and verification of nuclear information provided by Member States as well as relevant open source scientific and technical information from internet resources.

Role

The Knowledge Management Specialist is: (1) a project manager, developing and implementing new Departmental knowledge management systems for data/information/knowledge; (2) an analyst, categorizing and analysing information resources and providing quality control of the input into the Director General's briefing system from the Department, and; (3) a coordinator of communication between IAEA experts and internal information requestors (Nuclear Knowledge Desk).

Partnerships

The Knowledge Management Specialist engages with the Unit/Section members to advise on issues related to knowledge management, system design and development. The incumbent also maintains 'arm's length' working relationships with other units and sections from the Department of Nuclear Energy in developing pilot projects in the knowledge management area.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Optimize the current and planned Departmental reporting systems related to nuclear knowledge management, as well as their implementation and operation.
Lead/contribute as a team member to the maintenance, and updating of the Knowledge Management Unit web activities, including e-learning networks.
Manage the e-learning platform.
Create the technical framework for a web based catalogue of nuclear training programmes worldwide.
Establish and develop new knowledge bases from open source-derived information, such as a roster of nuclear knowledge management experts.
Maintain and further develop nuclear taxonomies and classification systems, including subject analysis and identification of metadata.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of the nuclear field.
Basic knowledge of the core business of the IAEA.
Analytical thinking and decision-making: Ability to analyse complex situations, grasp the critical aspects, and make timely and firm decisions based on sound judgement.
Openness and innovation: Ability to demonstrate openness and flexibility and to respond positively to change. Ability to identify areas for improvement and to generate new ideas to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Excellent communication skills: Report writing, editorial and presentation skills.
Good interpersonal skills to deal effectively with experts and national counterparts and to work in a multicultural environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university (or equivalent) degree in natural science/technology or information management.
At least 7 years working experience in the efficient and effective handling of knowledge in scientific and technical environments.
Experience in advanced information services, in data quality evaluation and in subject classification; detailed knowledge in organizing information resources.
Experience in project management, including in information management and knowledge management project coordination.
Experience in designing, planning and implementing training courses.
Experience in leading multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience and/or knowledge of the nuclear field is a strong advantage.
Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French, Russian or Spanish an advantage.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $67 395 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $43 942*, dependency benefits, 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

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* Subject to change without notice

Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

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