Fuel Cycle Facilities Specialist(P4)

Vienna

Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
Location: Vienna
Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Architecture, Building and Property Management
- Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
- Renewable Energy sector
- Nuclear Technology
- Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section
Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Setting

The Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (NEFW) comprises the Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section, the Waste Technology Section, the Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation Section and the Research Reactor Section. The Division seeks to support Member States in building their capacity to access technologies, to share good practices and to develop safe and effective approaches across all aspects of research reactors, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, radioactive waste management and environmental remediation.

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section (NFCMS) assists interested Member States in the development of safe, environmentally friendly, economically viable, proliferation-resistant and sustainable fuel cycle options and it encourages information exchange on the exploration, mining and processing of uranium and thorium, on the design, manufacturing and performance of nuclear fuels, on the management of spent fuel, and on the development of advanced and innovative nuclear fuels and fuel cycles.

Main Purpose

As a member of the team led by the Team Leader of the Nuclear Fuel Engineering, the Fuel Cycle Facilities Specialist leads project activities focused on the areas of nuclear fuel cycle facilities operation and life management (from the front to the back-end), through organizing Consultancy and Technical Meetings, training programmes and Workshops; maintaining the database on nuclear fuel cycle facilities (NFCIS); coordinating and evaluating coordinated research projects (CRPs), preparing state-of-the-art reports and IAEA Nuclear Energy Series documents; and supporting technical cooperation (TC), developing innovative tools to share and disseminate information.

Role

The Fuel Cycle Facilities Specialist is\: (i) a programme developer and implementer, contributing specialized knowledge and experience to the planning and development of the IAEA's programme; (ii) a scientific secretary/technical expert, planning and leading Consultancy and Technical Meetings, developing IAEA Nuclear Energy Series documents and monitoring information database; (iii) a technical and project officer, assessing and assisting TC projects, and promoting, coordinating and evaluating coordinated research projects (CRPs); and (iv) an adviser to senior managers on significant project related issues.

Functions / Key Results Expected

- The Fuel Cycle Facilities Specialist develops new approaches and policies by contributing specialized knowledge and experience to the planning, development and implementation of the IAEA's activities, and to the collection of international recommendations and guidance on the operation and life management of nuclear fuel cycle facilities (I&C, quality control measurements, environmental impact, etc.), with a view to addressing Member States' specific needs.

- He/she plans and leads moderately complex Technical Meetings on nuclear fuel cycle facilities operation and life management, monitors database on nuclear fuel cycle facilities information and develops innovative tools to increase efficiency, strengthen impact and reach-out of Agencyâs work. He/she proactively promotes, coordinates and evaluates moderately complex CRPs in Member States and conducts moderately complex studies and assessments related to issues and trends.

- He/she evaluates moderately complex TC projects, and proactively plans, organizes and participates in seminars, workshops, expert missions and training courses.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Name	Definition

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

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

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

Functional Competencies

Name	Definition

Judgement/decision making	Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agencyâs regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.

Partnership building	Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals.

Technical/scientific credibility	Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required Expertise

Function	Name	Expertise Description

Nuclear Engineering	Management Systems for Nuclear Facilities	In-depth knowledge of nuclear fuel cycle facilities life management (I&C, quality control measurements, environmental impact, etc.).

Nuclear Engineering	Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities	In-depth knowledge of nuclear fuel cycle facilities operation (front to back-end).

Nuclear Engineering	Project Management	Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational projects.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

- Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in nuclear engineering, chemistry, physics or materials science.

- At least seven years of hands-on (operational) experience in the operation and/or life -management of nuclear fuel cycle facilities (front to back-end), of which five years at international level.

- At least two years of experience in the management of complex operational projects at international level.

- Excellent oral and written command of English.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $71332 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 37592, 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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