Organization
NSNI‑Safety Assessment Section (SAS)
Overall Purpose
Reporting to the Division Director, the Section Head is the manager and team leader of the Safety Assessment Section. The Section Head initiates, develops and implements the IAEA’s policy and programme on the safety assessment of nuclear installations, focusing on design against external and internal hazards. The Section Head leads the Section’s activities to ensure the efficacy and efficiency of the IAEA’s programme on a global level and manages the Section’s financial and human resources.
Role Summary
The Section Head is:
* • a programme manager in a specialised, multilateral environment, finding practical solutions and presenting arguments that can achieve results;
* • an adviser, providing analysis and background information to the Division Director for the formulation of strategies and policies;
* • a manager, planning, managing, coordinating and supervising the activities of the Section in accordance with IAEA policies and Member States’ needs;
* • a promoter, conveying the IAEA’s vision and mission in this area to multiple audiences;
* • a substantive technical expert contributor, managing complex and/or sensitive projects;
* • a collaborator, actively promoting and maintaining effective cooperation and partnership with other Sections in the Division.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, initiate, develop, implement, guide, coordinate and supervise the activities of the Section;
* Provide technical and managerial leadership in safety assessment review services, probabilistic assessments, accident management programmes, design safety, and generic reactor safety;
* Enhance Member States’ capability to conduct self‑assessment of compliance with IAEA safety standards;
* Coordinate and support education and training, including coordinated research projects to enhance technical skills;
* Organise scientific meetings, prepare scientific programmes, contribute to the preparation and editing of scientific reports, manuals and proceedings, and organise in‑house meetings to support the Section’s scientific programme;
* Plan, manage and lead the development, review and publication process of safety standards for all nuclear installation types under the Section’s responsibility;
* Plan, organise and lead complex safety review missions, including preparatory and follow‑up visits and Member States’ needs assessments; provide technical input and coordinate mission reports;
* Identify strategies and analyse information to enhance the Section’s programme and lead IAEA activities related to strengthening the international safety regime;
* Coordinate the Section’s provision of specialised technical input to technical cooperation projects in the subject area;
* Provide support and relevant expertise for the Incident and Emergency System (IES) and participate in associated training and exercises;
* Actively promote and maintain effective collaboration and partnership with other Sections in the Division.
Core Competencies
Judgement / Decision Making – Consults with appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions and facilitates dialogue to develop best practice.
Partnership Building – Identifies shared interests and goals with partners and stakeholders to foster collaboration.
Technical / Scientific Credibility – Provides guidance and advice on the application of scientific and professional methods, procedures and approaches.
Required Expertise
* Nuclear Safety – Design Safety Assessment: Experience assessing safety of new and existing installations, considering all postulated initiating events.
* Nuclear Safety – Design of Nuclear Installations: Expertise in all aspects of design, including safety‑related structures, systems and components.
* Human Resources – Project Management: Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
* Nuclear Safety – Safety Assessment Methods and Tools: Experience in deterministic and probabilistic safety analyses, including application of related methods and tools.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
* Advanced university degree in engineering or physical/nuclear sciences; a first‑level degree plus two years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced degree.
* Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in safety assessments and/or nuclear applications, with demonstrated exposure to both domains.
* At least five years in a senior or middle management role in industry, government or regulatory environments.
* Demonstrated international experience, including involvement in developing or applying IAEA safety standards (e.g. Safety Review Services or Technical Workshops).
* Knowledge of related technical fields, including nuclear physics and reactor design/operation.
* Proven experience working in a cross‑functional environment, building partnerships, coordinating interdependent workflows and facilitating information sharing.
* Excellent oral and written command of English; knowledge of other IAEA official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
EEO Statement
* The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff members is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
* Staff Members shall be selected without unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, identity, expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar characteristics.
* The IAEA is committed to gender equality and promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from women and candidates from developing countries are strongly 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 ethical standards, including integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity.
* The IAEA has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation Process
* The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on information submitted, in accordance with selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation may include an assessment exercise and a competency‑based interview.
* Candidates under serious consideration may be subject to reference and background checks.
Appointment Information
* Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
* Staff members may be assigned to any location.
* Employees in the Professional and higher categories are subject to the IAEA rotation policy; their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
* The IAEA reserves the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to modify the job description or contract duration.
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