Nuclear Security Officer (RM Security)(P4)

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 for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to criminal acts or acts of nuclear terrorism and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections\:
• Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
• Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
• Information Management Section
• Programme Development and International Cooperation Section

The Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section is responsible for activities related to establishing and sustaining nuclear security systems for nuclear and other radioactive material in use, storage, during transport, and for associated facilities. These activities include developing nuclear security guidance consistent with relevant binding and non-binding international legal instruments, as well as assisting Member States in implementing the nuclear security framework. The Section provides evaluation and assessment services, such as the International Physical Protection Advisory Service, education and training, develops methodologies and assists security upgrades relating to nuclear and other radioactive material and associated facilities and transport. The Section also provides assistance to Member States in enhancing regulatory frameworks for nuclear security. The Section organizes evaluation missions, training courses and workshops, and convenes technical meetings for methodology development.

Main Purpose

Under the supervision and guidance of the Section Head, the Nuclear Security Officer (Radioactive Materials Security) will help establish and implement the IAEA programme on security for radioactive materials and associated facilities. The Nuclear Security Officer (Radioactive Materials Security) will support the establishment of national legal and regulatory frameworks, upgrading national regulatory infrastructures and frameworks and coordinate activities within the Agency and with the international organizations to improve the security of radioactive materials and associated facilities. In addition, the Nuclear Security Officer (Radioactive Materials Security) will be responsible for carrying out certain implementation activities such as preparing technical and international guidance documents, conducting training events and leading expert and advisory missions. Further, he/she will be expected to provide considerable support to the development of the States Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans (INSSP) and to the implementation of actions to support these plans.

Role

The Nuclear Security Officer (Radioactive Materials Security) is (1) a Technical Team Leader, coordinating the work on the development of the programme for the security of radioactive materials and associated facilities within the Security of Materials and Facilities Section; (2) a Specialist, implementing the IAEA activities related to improving the security of radioactive materials and associated activities; (3) a Scientific Secretary of the international working group on the security of radioactive sources; and (4) an expert, identifying gaps in the existing nuclear security series and developing appropriate guidance on the subject.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Lead a team of professionals to develop and implement the program within the Division of Nuclear Security for the security of radioactive materials and associated facilities.
• Coordinate IAEA activities related to improving the security of radioactive materials and facilities in States.
• Coordinate radioactive source security activities with relevant radiation safety organizations within the IAEA.
• Establish or improve States legal and regulatory frameworks for security of radioactive materials and associated facilities.
• Analyse States radioactive source security information to develop Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans (INSSPs).
• Analyse the Input from INSSPs for the structured planning of future support activities for security of radioactive materials and associated facilities and to develop annual work plans and identify funding needs.
• Carryout funded work plan activities, including advisory and assessment missions, technical support and human resource development activities.
• Identify gaps and develop radioactive source security guidance documents to address them.
  Act as the Scientific Secretary of the International Working Group on the Security of Radioactive Sources.
  

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 and Expertise

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Advance University Degree in Engineering or Science;
• At least 7 years of relevant experience implementing security activities related to security of radioactive materials and associated facilities;
• Proven experience in security of radioactive materials and associated facilities and other security-related activities;
• Experience in working with national and international organizations or institutes is desirable;
• Experience in leading small teams to implement projects is desirable;
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $70647 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 32498, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance

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Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

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. 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. Testing may be part of the recruitment process
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