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 Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety develops and maintains standards for radiation protection, radioactive waste safety, and safety in the transport of radioactive material that enable the beneficial uses of radiation to be exploited while ensuring appropriate protection of workers, the public and patients. It also assists Member States in the implementation of these standards and provides related services.
The Waste and Environmental Safety Section is responsible for the delineation of a global waste safety framework based upon the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, and the development and application of safety standards for the management of radioactive waste, decommissioning, remediation and environmental releases.
The Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management Unit develops safety standards for the management of all types of radioactive waste and spent fuel and promotes their application among Member States, and provides the Secretariat for the Joint Convention and the Waste Safety Standards Committee (WASSC). The Unit fosters the exchange of information among Member States through the organization of meetings, conferences and dedicated projects on the management of radioactive waste, and the sharing of insights gained from advisory and peer review missions with other Member States. It provides leadership for review and training services to operators, regulators and other specialized organizations involved in the safety of radioactive waste and spent fuel management. The Unit provides technical support to a substantial number of projects supported by the IAEA’s technica
l cooperation programme and the Asian Nuclear Safety Network, including training courses and dedicated workshops.

Main Purpose

To provide technical and administrative support to the Joint Convention Coordinator in the planning and  organization of the Joint Convention activities

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Define, categorise and prioritise the actions (including objective, scope, workplan) for the Secretariat and the Contracting Parties for the organisation of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Joint Convention
• Implement the actions for the organisation of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Joint Convention
• Define, categorise and prioritise the actions (including objective, scope, workplan)  for the Secretariat and the Contracting Parties for the organisation of the Organisational Meeting of the Joint Convention
• Implement the actions for the organisation of the Organisational Meeting of the Joint Convention
• Define, categorise and prioritise the actions (including objective, scope, workplan) for the Secretariat and the Contracting Parties for the organisation of the Workshop of Incoming and Outgoing officers of the joint Convention
• Implement the actions for the organisation of the Workshop of Incoming and Outgoing officers of the joint Convention

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 7 years experience in the safety of Radioactive Waste (RW) and Spent Fuel (SF) management
• Extended knowledge of the Joint Convention and its review process
• Experience in organising or contributing to organisation of large scale events (meetings, workshops,…)
• Knowledge of international safety standards in the field of RW and SF management
• Ability to apply organisational and project management skills, ensuring scope, schedule and quality demands are met

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 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.