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Reference: NS2027/12
Position and Grade: Associate Nuclear Security Officer (Cross-Cutting), P2
Organizational Unit: Division of Nuclear Security
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Type/Duration of Appointment: FT – JPO, 1 year

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the Agency's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.

The Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) is responsible, upon request, for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to nuclear security events and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:

• Information Management Section
• Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
• Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
• Programme Development and International Cooperation Section

The Information Management Section (INMA) is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the mechanisms required to collect, collate and analyse nuclear security related information required for the effective implementation of activities to strengthen the international nuclear security framework. The Section is responsible for managing and maintaining the Incident and Trafficking Database and related information, as well as the system to develop and coordinate the implementation of Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans. For this purpose, it liaises with other international organizations and Member States to enhance cooperation in and increase the outreach of nuclear security information. The Section is also responsible for managing and maintaining the information technology systems necessary for implementing the work of the Division and providing for information exchange through internal and external information portals. Additionally, the Section is responsible for managing and implementing the programme of activities for raising States' awareness of the threat of cyber-attacks, and their potential impact on nuclear security. The Section is also responsible for implementing arrangements to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Main Purpose

Under the supervision of the Section Head (Information Management Section), the Associate Nuclear Security Officer (Cross Cutting) contributes to development and implementation of the cross-divisional activities related to the implementation of the Nuclear Security Programme through a wide range of activities, including the evaluation of results, financial matters, reporting to donors, and the assessment of outcomes of programme activities within Divisional data management projects.

Role

Working in cooperation with relevant staff across the Division, the Associate Nuclear Security Officer (Cross Cutting) will contribute to the analysis of nuclear security related information, undertake research in relevant areas of nuclear security to support development of country profiles, and implement data management projects.

Partnerships

The Associate Nuclear Security Officer (Cross Cutting) works in partnership with staff in the Division of Nuclear Security, liaises with points of contact in Member States, and coordinates and liaises with international organizations, initiatives and UN bodies.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Gather and evaluate information relevant to assessment of outcomes of Division programme activities.
• Undertake research in relevant areas of nuclear security to support development and implementation of cross-Divisional activities related to the implementation of the Nuclear Security Programme, and specifically to data management.
• Assist in the organization and promotion of the relevant meetings and support major international nuclear security events.
• Provide input into development of the guidance, reports and procedures relevant to the Division programme activities, as required.
• Provide input into the development of the work plans for activities to support Member States activities to improve their national nuclear security regimes.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and developments in the areas of assignment.
• Assist in general outreach activities with Member States and other international organizations and initiatives.
• Promote the Agency's coordination role in nuclear security-related initiatives in accordance with GC resolutions.
• Support the development and maintenance of a data governance framework to enhance the collection, analysis and use of information within the Division.
• Carry out other functions as allocated by the Section Head (Information Management Section).

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies  

Communication: Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen and understand the perspective 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 his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. 

Teamwork: Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.  

Planning and Organizing: Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. 

Functional Competencies 

Client orientation: Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction.  

Judgement/decision making: Consults with supervisor/manager and makes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules.  

Resilience: Able to remain calm in emotionally charged situations. Accepts constructive feedback in a positive manner and is able to cope with setbacks.  

Expertise 

Information Management|Information Analysis: Basic analytical skills including experience with advanced open source search and collation techniques and analytical methodologies for data analysis.  

Nuclear Security|National Nuclear Security Regimes: Basic knowledge of the IAEA Nuclear Security Plan, nuclear security practices and methodologies, international nuclear security-related legal instruments and the roles of international organizations. 

Education, Experience and Language Skills

• University degree nuclear science or nuclear engineering.
• Minimum two years of working experience in a nuclear security-related work at a national or international level.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.