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IAEA Programs Internship – Nuclear Security Interfaces and Programme Support

Posted on: January 14, 2021 Apply Now
Full-time Expires March 10, 2021

Position ID: NS202101-P0

Position and Grade: Internship – Nuclear Security Interfaces and Programme Support

Organizational Unit:

Director’s Office Section

Division of Nuclear Security

Department of Nuclear Safety and Security

Duty Station: Vienna, Austria

Duration of Appointment/Start: 1 year, July/August 2021

Main Purpose

To gain knowledge and training on the IAEA Nuclear Security Programme, in particular in the areas of coordination, programming, knowledge management and partnership building.

Tasks / Key Results Expected

  • Assist Director’s Office of the Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) on a board range of matters that typically arise in the administration of an international organization.
  • Conduct general and in-depth research and prepare initial drafts of analyses and reports on various areas of work of NSNS
  • Liaison for cross-Departmental coordination, including supporting coordination of Agency activities and efforts
  • Gain an overall understanding of the IAEA Nuclear Security Programme, including the range and impact of activities carried out with the programme.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to cooperate effectively across organizational boundaries and the ability to establish effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  • Strong writing skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
  • Developed organizational abilities and a self-starter.
  • Understanding of the IAEA Nuclear Security Series and IAEA Safety Standards, their hierarchy, structure and application (an asset).
  • Strong IT capabilities.
  • Desktop publishing and database management skills.

Qualifications and Experience

  • University Degree in Science, Engineering, Nuclear Security or International Relations or related discipline.
  • Experience in finalizing publication of technical reports or guidelines, manuals, publications or other documents.
  • Experience with desktop publishing and database management, including strong experience working with Microsoft Office 2016 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Understanding of nuclear security principles and interface with nuclear safety and other related issues.

Applicant Eligibility

  • Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.
  • Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree.
  • Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA’s internship programme.
  • Excellent written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) an asset.
  • Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.
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