Consultancy - Provision of expert advice to NIDS on development and maintenance of digital tools and databases

Organizational Setting

The objective of the Department of Nuclear Energy (NE) is to foster the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting interested Member States in\: improving the performance of nuclear power plants, the nuclear fuel cycle, and the management of nuclear wastes; catalysing innovation in nuclear power and fuel cycle technologies; developing indigenous capabilities around the world for national energy planning; deploying new nuclear power plants; preserving and disseminating nuclear information and knowledge; and advancing science and industry through improved operation of research reactors.

The department has a dynamic, participative and interactive operating environment with inputs received from the Board of Governors, the General Conference, policy and decision-makers, and technical counterparts in Member States and the international development community.

The Division of Nuclear Power comprises the Nuclear Power Engineering Section, the Nuclear Power Technology Development Section, the Nuclear Infra

Main Purpose

As Consultant, led by the Section Head and Project Managers, the Nuclear Programme Developer develops and maintains the digital tools of the section and the databases related to countries embarking on nuclear power programmes, managing, collecting, and disseminating information on new nuclear programmes. In addition, he/she assists Member States in their efforts to build national nuclear infrastructure and provides technical assistance, especially as regards infrastructure building.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Improve the SharePoint sites and other tools and databases implemented by the section;
• Develop new digital tools and/or information management systems to support the IAEA's activities with countries introducing nuclear using innovative approaches;
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders through the maintenance of the websites and tools, fact sheets and informational materials and support the use of information technologies to facilitate networking;
• Develop user guidelines and train designated NIDS staff on the use of the digital tools\:
• The expert will deliver the user guidelines two months before the end of the contract;
• Develop a maintenance process and train NIDS staff on   maintenance of the digital tools\:
  • The expert will deliver the maintenance process document before the end of the contract;
• Provide technical advice to Technical Officers in developing action plans and plan, organize and participate in seminars, workshops, expert missions and training courses on an ad-hoc basis;
• Submit to NIDS management a quarterly status report.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•    Data Analysis

•    Database Administration

•    Database Management

•    Nuclear Knowledge Management

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in engineering, information technology or equivalent.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data management, information analysis and reporting;

• Experience in the development and administration of SharePoint sites and/or databases;

• Experience of working in a national/international nuclear organization or institute desirable;

• Experience in managing or coordinating international activities or projects;

• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 300, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.