Overview
Job Description
Organization
Seibersdorf Laboratories Services Section (SLSS) within the Division of General Services (MTGS) provides site operation technical and administrative services to the IAEA’s laboratories, including facilities, technical, engineering, property and transport management, and site security through the Seibersdorf Protective Force (SPF). The Section has a diverse complement of staff and provides around-the-clock security for the site.
Primary Location
Austria-Lower Austria-Seibersdorf-IAEA Laboratories in Seibersdorf
Job Posting
2026-01-28, 10:45:20 AM
Closing Date
2026-02-26, 10:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.
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.
Main Purpose
Under the supervision of Supervisor, Technical Support Group and guidance of Electro-Technician Foreman, the Electro-technician ensures the proper functioning of all highly sophisticated electrical systems, such as those found in the IAEA's clean laboratories or in radiation controlled, bio-hazardous laboratories. He/she will further be involved in preventive maintenance initiatives and the upgrading of all laboratory electrical standard installations.
Responsibilities
* Maintain, repair and upgrade electrical equipment.
* Check the operation and condition of equipment and systems to detect faults, repair various equipment and systems and a multitude of other high-precision electrical components.
* Monitor and coordinate with contracting firms, ensuring work is carried out without, or with only minor, interruptions.
* Carry out preventative maintenance activities, including the upgrading of technical infrastructures, as required by the laboratory programmes.
* Conduct in-house relevant workshops, maintain stocks, and complete documentation (if the supervisor is absent).
* Assist others outside the area of specialization, as needed.
* Participate in the laboratory maintenance on-call schemes.
The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.
Competencies
* 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 results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.
* Teamwork: Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.
* Planning and Organizing: Plans and organizes own work in support of team or Section priorities; considers potential changes and proposes contingency plans.
Name — Definition
* Analytical thinking: Gathers and analyses information, identifying critical relationships and patterns among data and proposes workable solutions.
* Client orientation: Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction.
* Resilience: Able to remain calm in emotionally charged situations. Accepts constructive feedback in a positive manner and copes with setbacks.
Required Expertise
* Function: General Services Electrical work; Thorough knowledge of electrical systems with a good technical understanding of modern techniques used, including all safety aspects thereof.
* General Services Equipment Operation and Repair: Ability to work fully independently in a technical capacity.
* Administrative Support: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) – Basic knowledge of the MS Office package used by the IAEA.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
* Completed apprenticeship and vocational schooling as an electrician, electrical technologist, or equivalent.
* Minimum of four years of relevant experience, with extensive experience in maintaining and repairing electrical systems.
* Good understanding of modern techniques utilized in all electrical systems, including all safety aspects thereof.
* Excellent oral and written command of English and German. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
* English language testing (to IAEA standard) might be part of the selection process.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 50032 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks\' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/general-service-staff
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.
* Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only. Non-local candidates will be considered only when no suitable candidate from the duty station is identified and will be subject to local recruitment. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. TESTING may be part of the process.
* 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.
* 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.
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