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Radionuclide Operations Officer (P-3)

Vienna

  • Organization: CTBTO - Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Physics and Mathematics
    • Nuclear Technology
    • Non-Proliferation of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear weapons
  • Closing Date: Closed

VA ID: 1005
Grade Level: P-3
Division: International Data Centre Division
Section: Operations Section
Unit: Monitoring Facilities Operations Unit
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term Appointment
Date of Issuance:  18/06/2021
Deadline for Applications:
01/08/2021
Reference No.: VA293-1005-2021
Reporting Date: as soon as possible

Please note that all candidates should adhere to CTBTO Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity.

Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 A roster of suitable candidates may be established for similar positions at the same level as a result of this selection process for a period of two (2) years.

Organizational Background

The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the Monitoring Facilities Operations Unit under the Operations Section, International Data Centre Division (IDC).

Reporting Lines

Under the supervision of the Head, Monitoring Facilities Support Unit, to:

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Monitor the operation of IMS radionuclide particulate stations and noble gas systems including incident troubleshooting, preliminary evaluation, and classification of reports in terms of categorization of causes, fault diagnosis and problem resolution of IMS stations. Communicate with station operators through IMS reporting system to support the station operators in resolving station issues.
  2. Monitor and evaluate the performances of radionuclide laboratories, including review of sample analysis results received from laboratories as part of the IMS network quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program, evaluate laboratory services provided under Post Certification Activities (PCA) contracts, and jointly perform laboratory surveillance assessment to make sure that certified radionuclide laboratories continue meeting the certification requirements. 
  3. Manage the RN network QA/QC program, including sample dispatching from IMS stations to laboratories for re-analysis, maintain sample chain of custody records, perform results comparisons, and initiate investigation and resolution of issues if no compliances are observed for the result comparisons. 
  4. Contribute to the management of Post Certification Activities (PCA) service contracts for the RN stations, systems and laboratories: Participate in the preparation of  terms of reference for PCA contracts (new and amended), in the technical evaluation of proposals; evaluate the performance of the station operators through the review of monthly reports and Station Summary Reports and approve deliverables submitted by station/laboratory operators.
  5. Participate in the design, implementation, and documentation of projects leading to an integrated operation of the IMS Network. Contribute to determine policy for operations of IMS network as needed.  Devise methods, tools and procedures to aid in these functions.
  6. Contribute to the coordination with diplomatic missions and technical organizations on arrangements for the operation of monitoring facilities of the IMS.
  7. Participate in Operations Centre activities, including monitoring and troubleshooting the IMS Network, incident assignment. Collaborate in the development of operational procedures including data quality and authentication and technical documentation.
  8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

  • University degree in physics, chemistry or nuclear engineering with specialization in the field of radionuclide, preferably in radionuclide monitoring or a related field.

Work Experience

  • At least five (5) years relevant working experience, preferably part of which should have been in an international environment, in the field of operations of distributed complex networks and systems.

Languages

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential;
  • Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages is desirable.

Competencies

  • Professionalism - Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
  • Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
  • Planning and organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as requested; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
  • Team work - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
  • Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
  • Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
  • Client orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
  • Commitment to continuous learning - Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
  • Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.

Remuneration:

CTBTO offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, see link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm). The salary offered may be subject to deductions to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and Health Insurance Scheme.

Additional Information:

  • All applications must be submitted through the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
  • The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the candidate has less than the qualifications required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than indicated in the vacancy announcement.
  • Please note that the CTBTO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.
  • The CTBTO reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process or be requested to provide performance assessments.
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