Associate Software Engineer (SGIS)
- Hyper-Specific Qualifications: Qualifications are highly specific: lists many specific degree fields; requires multiple specific certifications.
Organizational Setting
The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.
The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.
The Office of Information and Communication Systems (SGIS) is responsible for the provision of secure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services that enable the Department of Safeguards to deliver on its mandate. Major services provided by SGIS include provision of information technology project management services; development and maintenance of specialized ICT solutions; operation of resilient ICT infrastructure; provision of customer support services; and protection of safeguards information. In partnership with other organizational entities, SGIS is responsible for planning and implementing ICT strategies as well as promoting ICT standards.
Main Purpose
The Associate Software Engineer supports and implements software solutions and systems, aimed at supporting business processes to meet organizational needs, and applies technical knowledge to maintain a range of information systems running on diverse platforms, in an agile environment.
Role
The Associate Software Engineer is: (1) a technical specialist, performing software engineering tasks across the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, architecture, effort estimation, software development, and testing at software implementation level; (2) a team member, taking part in various projects and contributing to continuous process improvements in the Development Section; and (3) an innovator and problem solver, developing innovative solutions and prototypes, troubleshooting software issues, and debugging code.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Aligns with team members and key stakeholders on requirements, as well as technical, planning and quality aspects of the solutions to be developed/maintained.
Designs software solutions/systems in accordance with the architecture guidelines.
Implements software to meet requirements in accordance with the development guidelines and the Safeguards Digital Design System.
Provides software maintenance and technical support for existing software solutions/systems.
Prepares documentation and support acceptance testing as well as user training.
Collaborates and interacts with other IT specialists, both inside and outside the organization unit.
Contributes to projects and continuous improvement processes and initiatives.
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 | Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction. |
| Commitment to continuous process improvement | Identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement as well as improving current practices, increasing effectiveness and achieving efficiency gains. Actively supports the application of sound quality management standards and process improvement. |
| Technical/scientific credibility | Acquires and applies new skills to remain up to date in his/her area of expertise. Reliably applies knowledge of basic technical/scientific methods and concepts. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | Information Security | Very good knowledge of secure coding techniques and information security. |
| Information Technology | Software Engineering | Understanding of software engineering processes and the software engineering life cycle. |
| Information Technology | Web Development | Experience with developing web applications using various web development technologies. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Bachelor's Degree - University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
Other - Internationally recognized certification in software engineering or development is desirable.
Minimum of two years of relevant experience developing web and/or data-driven applications, specifically with:
- Web development technologies (HTML5, CSS3, XML, JavaScript/TypeScript/SPA frameworks such as Angular);
- Python or .Net/C# languages;
- Relational database management software (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server) and SQL skills;
- Agile methodologies (e.g. SCRUM or Kanban).
Experience in or knowledge of one or more of the following an asset:
- Frameworks such as Blazor or Bootstrap;
- NoSQL solutions, including MongoDB, RavenDB, or ElasticSearch;
- Additional programming languages, such as Python or Java.
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 $56046 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variablepost adjustment [link removed] which currently amounts to US $ 29200*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy [link removed], education grant [link removed], relocation [link removed] and repatriation expenses [link removed]; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel [link removed], pension plan [link removed] and health insurance. [link removed] More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions [link removed]
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 [link removed], Professionalism [link removed] and Respect for diversity [link removed].
- 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 [link removed] 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.
