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Organizational Setting
The Division of Information Technology provides support to the IAEA in the field of information and communication technology (ICT), including information systems for technical programmes and management. It is responsible for planning, developing and implementing an ICT strategy, for setting and enforcing common ICT standards throughout the Secretariat and for managing central ICT services. The IAEA’s ICT infrastructure comprises hardware and software platforms, and cloud and externally-hosted services. The Division has implemented an IT service management model based on ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) and Prince2 (Projects in a Controlled Environment) best practices.The Business Solutions Section provides information systems development and support services to IAEA programme areas and to the IAEA as a whole.The Enterprise Software Services Unit (ESSU) provides enterprise software architecture services that serve as foundations for the implementation of management and programmatic solutions.
Main Purpose
The Solutions Architect (Microsoft 365) provides advice and support for computerized solutions aimed at improving business processes and systems to meet organizational needs and also applies technical knowledge to design, build and implement effective SharePoint-based information systems.
Role
The Solutions Architect (Microsoft 365) plays several roles in the Section: (1) project manager, initiating, planning, executing and controlling agreed work; (2) software engineer, performing relevant software engineering disciplines either as a leader or a member of a team; (3) SharePoint developer, designing and implementing SharePoint-based solutions, integrating SharePoint with other systems; extending the SharePoint platform using Microsoft .NET development (4) a resource in the Section, taking part in various activities as required, such as quality assurance and continuous process improvements.
Functions / Key Results Expected
• Assumes leadership of software projects.
• Architect and design SharePoint-based software system.
• Carries out requirements analysis and the design of software systems.
• Constructs software to meet designed solutions, using modern software tools and best practices.
• Implements software systems, including acceptance testing, user training and the preparation of documentation.
• Provides software maintenance and technical support for existing software systems.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
Name
Definition
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.
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.
Functional Competencies
Name
Definition
Client orientation
Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.
Commitment to continuous process improvement
Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements.
Technical/scientific credibility
Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.
Required Expertise
Function
Name
Expertise Description
Information Technology
Information Security
Strong knowledge of secure coding techniques and information security.
Information Technology
Project Management
Experience in managing software development projects using the Project Management methodology such as PMP or Prince2.
Information Technology
Software Engineering
Experience in Software Engineering using Microsoft SharePoint related tool.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $64121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 36549, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
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