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International Program Assistant Job
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| Employer Name: Argonne National Laboratory |
SpiderID: 2433814 |
| Location: Washington, District of Columbia |
Date Posted: 8/12/2008 |
| Wage: $60-90,000 |
Category: Business/Management |
| Job Code: 313609 |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
Due to position responsibilities for access and handling of confidential information, United States citizenship is required by the sponsor, Department of State (DOS). Applicants who do not meet the U.S. citizenship requirement will not be considered for this position.
THIS POSITION IS STATIONED IN WASHINGTON D.C.
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Assist the Senior Program Leader/Manager in the task of supporting staffing / recruitment / outreach efforts and coordinating the participation of the U.S. Government through the Department of State in non-safeguard programs of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Responsibilities include proactively recruiting American citizens for IAEA regular posts; outreaching to suitable candidates; maintaining staffing website; giving presentations at professional meetings and universities and coordinating meetings on staffing. Responsibilities also include the development of appropriate procedures to process official requests for U.S. participation in various activities of the IAEA and to coordinate timely responses of such requests.
Responsibilities
Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection: All activities, as they apply to work performed by self or by personnel under supervision, will be executed in compliance with ES&H and security responsibilities established by Argonne National Laboratory's ES&H policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules, and safe practices.
Major functions
Assists Argonne National Laboratory/Division of Educational Programs (ANL/DEP) and the Department of State with IAEA staffing efforts. These include proactively recruiting American citizens for IAEA regular posts; outreaching to suitable candidates; maintaining staffing website; giving presentations at professional meetings and universities; coordinating meetings on staffing.
Acquires, organizes and distributes information regarding the IAEA non-safeguards and recruitment activities. Develops, organizes and maintains a central database and clearinghouse for information on non-safeguards and staffing activities of the IAEA, of potential interest to U.S. agencies and potential participants in the U.S. private sector.
Establishes procedures for, and administers approved processes for receiving , registering, and distributing as appropriate, official requests for U.S. participation in various activities of the IAEA such as technical meetings and safety missions: maintains current information on the status of all such pending requests; coordinates timely responses to such requests; maintains an active interface with the U.S. Mission in Vienna on these issues; assists the Mission with procedures for its involvement in such requests.
Assists State Department as requested in research and discussions related to IAEA activities.
Assists the State Department chairperson of the International Nuclear Technology Liaison Office (INTLO) Committee in the preparation and distribution of meeting agenda, and meeting summaries: acts as Executive Secretariat to the INTLO Committee when requested. Assists State Department/US Mission in the preparation of staffing meetings via digital video conference (DVC) and distribution of the meeting minutes.
This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent training and 3-5 years of directly related experience.
Experience of working in at least one of the following areas: International Relations, HR Management, Public Administration or Business with emphasis on recruitment at international level.
Certain professions may require a Graduate Degree and some directly related experience.
Additional Requirements:
Comprehensive experience with the personal computer and a variety of computer software applications and uses, such as Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher.
Considerable:
o communication skills via telephone, electronic mail, fax, cable, etc., both international and domestic.
o writing skills.
o skill at working with initiative under direction but with minimal supervision.
o skills of tact, diplomacy and discretion, and proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
o time-management skills.
o knowledge of ANL and DEP policies and procedures or where such information can be obtained.
Good:
o knowledge of international development agencies and their operations.
o knowledge of the IAEA non-safeguards departments and programs.
o knowledge of the Department of State (DOS), the Department of Energy (DOE), the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC) and their interactions with the IAEA.
Some knowledge of science, with the ability to acquire an understanding of the terminology of applied nuclear science and technology.
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 3
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: Less Than 25%
Vacation Time: 3 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress, Company Cafeteria
Company Profile:
Argonne National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Department of Energy's largest research centers. It is also the nation's first national laboratory, chartered in 1946.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Christine O'Brien |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: Argonne National Laboratory |
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| City: Argonne |
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| State: Illinois |
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| Zip: 60439 |
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Web Site: http://www.anl.gov/Careers/index.html
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