Integrated Soil Fertility Management Specialist(P4)

at  International Atomic Energy Agency

Integrated Soil Fertility Management Specialist(P4) - (2024/0091 (020243))
Organization: NAFA-Soil and Water Management and Crop Nutrition Section
Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
Job Posting: 2025-02-05, 9:30:38 AM
Closing Date: 2025-02-25, 4:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
Probation Period: 1 Year
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

EXPERTISE DESCRIPTION

Soil Science

Integrated Soil Fertility

Isotopic techniques in Integrated Soil Fertility Management.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Master’s Degree - Advanced university degree in soil sciences or related disciplines.
Other - PhD would be an asset.
Minimum seven years of directly relevant experience.
Proven track record in high-quality research related to soil science, agronomy or related disciplines using nuclear and isotopic techniques as one of research tools,
In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in soil fertility, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), nutrient and agricultural water management practices to enhance agricultural resource use efficiency and crop water use efficiency.
Awareness of relevant FAO and IAEA mechanisms and procedures, including Coordinated Research Projects and Technical Cooperation Projects highly desirable.
Ability to formulate and guide research projects and programmes and to mobilize extra-budgetary research and development funding.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, 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 $77326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 38431*, 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

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, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• 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 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.

Please refer the Job description for details