Staff relation jobs at IAEA (International Atomic Energy Association)

Position: Staff Relation Officer at HR- Management

About IAEA

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization with headquarter in Vienna that promotes the peaceful use of Nuclear Energy. It works to prevent using nuclear energy for military purposes including nuclear weapons. The IAEA reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.

Key duties 

•  Liaise and mediate with disputing parties to achieve solutions to workplace concerns, including identifying options for resolution of issues on an informal basis and provide advice on conflict management and conflict prevention to managers and staff.
• Contribute to the identification of common trends and systemic issues arising from individual cases and propose feasible solutions to prevent their repeated occurrence.
• Work in close partnership with MTHR colleagues and contribute to the development and monitoring of relevant policies and sound practices to foster staff well-being and respectful relations in the workplace.
• Conduct, proactively and independently, research on policies, jurisprudence, best practices, trends, developments and practices in the area of staff relations within and outside the UN Common System.
• Ensure the timely performance of the HR aspects of the grievance process, including but not limited to reviewing, fact-finding, preparing drafts and recommendations on complaints, requests for review and appeals, including preparing related legal documents, etc.
• Monitor compliance with Agency’s policies and procedures on misconduct, harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, and abuse of authority and, through close collaboration with relevant stakeholders and MTHR colleagues, contribute to the design of appropriate plans and interventions to ensure a high performing work environment and positive staff relations.

Required qualifications

• A University Degree in human resources management, law, economics or a closely related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in staff relations, human resources management, ombudsperson, mediation, or ethics.
• Experience de-escalating emotionally challenging situations and guiding workplace conflict resolution; Also, experience working in a multicultural international organization.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of staff regulations and rules, policies, procedures.
• Experience in drafting clear, concise and accurate documents setting out facts, analysis, and conclusions.
• Proven ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues with a high degree of tact and discretion.Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.