MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THE DIVISION OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATION SAFETY MAY BE FILLED THROUGH THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTย ย
Organizational Setting
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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 safety and security related needs of its Member States.
The objective of the Division of Nuclear Installation Safety (NSNI) is to achieve and maintain a high level of safety of nuclear installations worldwide that are under design or construction or in operation. The Division does this by establishing standards of safety for the protection of health, including standards for nuclear power plants and other nuclear installations and facilities, and by providing for the application of these standards through, among other things, support for the IAEA's Technical Cooperation programme, the rendering of safety review services, the promotion of education and training, the fostering of information exchange and the coordination of research and development. In addition, the Division helps ensure safety at nuclear installations by supporting international safety instruments such as the Convention on Nuclear Safety and the Code of Conduct on the Safety of Research Reactors. NSNI comprises five Sections:
โข External Events Safety Section
โข Operational Safety Section
โข Safety Assessment Section
โข Regulatory Activities Section
โข Research Reactor Safety Section
The main objective of the Regulatory Activities Section (RAS) is to help enhance effective regulatory infrastructures for nuclear safety in Member States based on IAEA safety standards and the use of self-assessment. The Section's activities include safety review and advisory missions to Member States, the development and revision of safety standards, support for effective regulatory development for countries embarking on new nuclear power programmes, development of training programmes for regulators, and organizational aspects related to the Convention on Nuclear Safety.
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Main Purpose
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The consultant will provide substantive support to the organization, implementation, and results-based reporting of activities under the SMR Regulators' Forum, the Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI) Regulatory Track and other activities related to the safety and regulation of new reactor technologies. The consultant will liaise with stakeholders, contribute to the organization and conduct of consultation meetings and informational events (seminars, webinars, training courses) and consolidate project inputs, disseminate information and ensure project publications are in line with IAEA publication requirements.
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Functions / Key Results Expected
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โข Provide technical advice in support of activities related to safety and regulation of new technologies, including the SMR Regulators' Forum (SMR RF) and the Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI) regulatory Track;
โข Elaborate work plans and report on progress of the implementation of activities under the SMR RF and the NHSI Regulatory Track;
โข Consolidate inputs, develop funding proposals, coordinate donor meetings and prepare progress reports;
โข Perform editorial and technical reviews of relevant documents, such as the SMR RF and the NHSI Regulatory Track publications, to ensure alignment with IAEA publication requirements;
โข Develop informational events (seminars, webinars, training courses) and training material.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Required -
Skills and Expertise
Nuclear Installation Safety
Regulation of Nuclear Installations
Knowledge of safety assessment, design safety and/or regulatory frameworks for nuclear safety of NPPs
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team and to focus on results' achievement
Solid analytical and presentation skills
Excellent research, drafting and editing skills
Very good command of Microsoft Office
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Assets -
โข General knowledge of SMR technologies
โข Knowledge of the IAEA Safety Standards and familiarity with the IAEA and its activities
Language Skills
ย ย English
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Qualifications and Experience
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Advanced University degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
In lieu of an advanced university degree, a bachelor's degree in theย
above mentioned fields, with two additional years of relevant experience, may be considered.
Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in the nuclear field including in the area of safety of nuclear installations.
Experience in managing multidisciplinary projects in highly complex industries, preferable in the nuclear field, is required.ย ย
Experience in the coordination and drafting of project reports is required.ย ย
Experience in planning and conducting technical meetings, workshops and/or training is required.ย
Experience working with the United Nations, or a similar international organization, is an asset.ย
Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of another official IAEA language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
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Remuneration
The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of โฌ 300, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.
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