Director (Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences)(D1)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes.

The Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences is responsible for assisting and advising Member States in research and development for the nuclear sciences, especially the physical and chemical sciences. Specifically, the Division provides support to Member States in the following fields\: production of radioisotopes and radiolabelled products for applications in health care and industry; radiation source applications; research reactor utilization; applications of accelerators and nuclear instrumentation; nuclear and atomic data for applications; controlled nuclear fusion and isotope hydrology and geochemistry.

Main Purpose

The Director reports to both the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, and the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Nuclear Energy, and is supported by about 40 Professional and about 30 General Service staff. The Director ensures that the Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences provides results based programmatic responses to Member States' priorities in the programmatic areas outlined above.

Role

The Director is\: an adviser and coordinator to the Deputy Directors General on such issues as strategy and policy, as well as trends impacting the areas of nuclear science, and radioisotope production and radiation technology; the principal adviser to the Deputy Directors General on programme delivery in response to Member States needs; a leader, providing strategic direction and motivating staff in the Division, promoting good performance and teamwork and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills and share knowledge and experience\: a manager of the human and financial resources assigned to the Division, responsible for the efficient and effective development and implementation of the above-mentioned programme areas in line with the results based management approach.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Lead the Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences, providing direction and guidance to staff, and establishing and monitoring standards of excellence in performance.
• Foster international and regional cooperation, networking and sharing of practical experience and the effective use of nuclear technology between Member States.
• Coordinate and guide programme monitoring and assessment, ensuring that outcomes are fully in line with stated programme objectives.
• Represent the IAEA and its scientific standing at international conferences and forums and liaise with senior-level representatives in scientific institutions and other international organizations to gain awareness of emerging trends.
• Strengthen IAEA cooperation with other international organizations through synergetic activities.
• Build and maintain strategic institutional partnerships and alliances with a wide range of stakeholders in Member States.
• Formulate and implement research and development projects, and provide technical guidance to Member States in the areas falling within the scope of the Division's mandate.
• Collaborate with other Divisions of the Agency in matters of overlapping interest.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Advanced university degree in physics or chemistry with specialization in nuclear science. PhD preferred.
• At least 15 years of research and development experience in nuclear science with special emphasis on the use of research reactors, accelerators, radioisotopes and radiation. Of those at least five years of administrative leadership including broad experience in human and financial resource management, programme planning and organizational development.
• Technical expertise in physical and chemical sciences. Good knowledge of nuclear science, radioisotope production and radiation technology. General knowledge of water resource management issues.
• In-depth knowledge of trends in the development of nuclear science related technologies, as well as familiarity with and understanding of the specific needs of developing countries.
• Proven track record of excellent leadership.
• Broad experience at the international level.
• 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 $97805 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 52423, 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

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