Director, Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) (D1)

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

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS), the Director ensures that the Division of Nuclear Security prepares and provides results based programmatic responses to Member States' needs and priorities in the programmatic areas outlined above. Also, the Director contributes to the promotion of interfaces, synergies and integration, where appropriate, between nuclear safety and security related activities and to the continuous improvement of the nuclear safety and security frameworks globally.

Role

The Director is\: the principal adviser to the Deputy Director General on such issues as strategy and policy, trends and emerging challenges in the relevant area, including the interface between safety and security and on planning and delivery of the relevant programme in response to the needs of States; a leader, providing strategic direction towards development and implementation in the corresponding programme areas in line with the results based approach, as well as promoting good performance and teamwork and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills and share knowledge and experience; a manager, acting in accordance with the IAEA's values and ethical standards in making decisions regarding financial, human, information and knowledge resources.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Lead the Division of Nuclear Security, providing direction and guidance to staff, and establishing and monitoring standards of excellence in performance.
• Direct the development of and coordinate the assistance provided for the nuclear security programme in line with the expressed needs and priorities of Member States and the results based approach.
• Lead the IAEA's activities related to supporting and further strengthening nuclear security in the assigned areas, e.g. through providing for the development of nuclear security guidance documents and for their application in States with a view to establishing a harmonized approach to nuclear security at the international level, and promote the interaction between safety and security.
• Promote peer reviews and advisory services in an integrated and harmonized manner.
• Promote capacity building, including education and training in nuclear security.
• Coordinate and guide programme monitoring and assessment, ensuring that outcomes are fully in line with stated programme objectives.
• Represent the IAEA and its professional standing at international conferences and forums and liaise with senior level representatives in relevant institutions and other international organizations to gain awareness of emerging trends.
• Strengthen IAEA cooperation with other international organizations, initiatives and professional associations through synergetic activities.
• Lead the contribution of the Division to the implementation of the Departmental capacity-building strategy and policies for safety and security activities.
  
  

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• At least an advanced university degree in nuclear science or nuclear engineering or in international relations or related subjects. A PhD would be an asset.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in a governmental or non-governmental body with experience in broad spectrum of nuclear safety and security related management areas and/or in human and financial resource management, programme planning and organizational development. At least 5 of these years should have been at the senior management or executive level and more than 5 years of working experience in international cooperation in the area of nuclear safety and security is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of excellent leadership.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, 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 $100800 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 40219, 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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