JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Purpose

The Consultant will work under the supervision of the Agency-wide Focal Point for Risk Management Focal Point to achieve the following objectives:
1. Strengthen staff understanding of risk management principles by demonstrating their practical benefits through success stories, case studies, and concrete examples.
2. Provide actionable guidance and hands-on support to embed risk management into operational processes.
3. Build trust and buy-in among staff with limited exposure to risk management by clearly articulating its merits and showcasing tangible results.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Training and Capacity Building:

Develop a tailored and targeted outreach and capacity building plan.
Design and deliver in-house training sessions and workshops on risk management.
Develop hands-on training materials, including presentations, handouts, and case studies based on the Agency’s operations/business models, to meet organizational needs.
Facilitate discussions and promote a culture of risk awareness among staff at all levels.

2. Advisory Support:

Develop practical guidance on integrating risk management practices into relevant processes and workstreams.
Provide expert advice on the maturity level of risk management practices across the Agency based on assessments conducted at defined intervals.
Provide expert advice and create templates on the preparation of risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
Design a structured approach for embedding risk management principles into strategic planning and operational decision-making processes.

3. Coordination and Collaboration:

Collaborate with various departments to identify and address corporate risks and controls.
Facilitate cross-departmental discussions on risk management issues.

4. Capacity building of Risk Management expertise:

Provide technical expertise to the ongoing development of technical skills of the Agency-wide Focal Point for Risk Management and the Departmental Focal Points for Risk Management.
Contribute to progressively empower the Agency-wide Focal Point for Risk Management in the interactions with key stakeholders through sharing of technical knowledge

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Risk Management

Guidance and Training

Training Design

Training Evaluation

Training Implementation

User Productivity Kit

Qualifications and Experience

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum five years of practical experience in risk management, preferably within UN organizations, other inter-governmental organizations, or large public-sector international institutions.
Demonstrated ability to apply risk management concepts to real-world challenges and opportunities, including examples of successful outcomes.
Proven ability to build buy-in and trust among diverse stakeholders through clear communication and relatable examples.
Experience designing and delivering practical, relatable training programmes or capacity-building activities.
Familiarity with risk management standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO ERM) and their application in organizational settings.
Proficiency in risk management tools and software.
Knowledge of UN systems, policies, and procedures is highly desirable.
Good oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements