Director, Office of Safety and Security Coordination (D1)
JOB DETAIL
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Organizational Setting
The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA’s nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the IAEA’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 Office of Safety and Security Coordination (NSOC) is located in the Office of the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department. Its mission is to ensure the technical consistency and effective coordination of the IAEA’s activities in the nuclear, radiation, transport and waste safety and nuclear security programmes. NSOC comprises three Sections: the Programme and Strategy Coordination Section, the Networks Management and Partnership Section and the Safety Standards and Security Guidance Development Section.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Director General of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, the Director ensures that the Office of Safety and Security Coordination provides, in close cooperation with NS entities, results-based programmatic responses to Member States’ priorities and the needs of the Nuclear Safety and Security Framework globally, in the areas outlined above. The Director also leads efforts to ensure strong coordination within the Department for consistency and efficiency purposes, in terms of working practices and technical matters, and promote synergies between nuclear safety and nuclear security within all technical divisions.
Role
The Director is: (1) a leader, providing strategic direction towards development and implementation in the corresponding programme areas in line with a results based approach, as well as promoting good performance, teamwork and close coordination within the Department, and creating an environment where staff can develop their skills and share knowledge and experience; (2) a principal adviser to the Deputy Director General on issues such as strategy, policy and emerging challenges in relevant areas, and on the relevant programmes to plan and deliver in response to the needs of Member States, as well as on strengthening coordination within the Department, to integrate a departmental approach based on divisional expertise; (3) a manager, acting in accordance with the IAEA’s values and ethical standards in making decisions regarding financial, human, information and knowledge resources; (4) ) a promoter and facilitator, communicating and coordinating activities within the department, with external stakeholders, and cooperating with other organizations and with other IAEA Departments as needed.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Lead the Office of Safety and Security Coordination, providing direction and guidance to staff, and establishing and monitoring standards of excellence in performance.
- Lead the IAEA’s activities related to supporting and further strengthening the Nuclear Safety and Security Framework globally and providing the harmonized approach for the development and updating of safety standards and nuclear security guidance documents and for their application in Member States.
- Promote peer reviews and advisory services, including IRRS, in a harmonized and coordinated manner with NS divisions.
- 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, regional and national organizations and professional associations through synergetic activities.
- Build and maintain strategic institutional partnerships and alliances with a wide range of stakeholders in Member States.
- Lead the departmental efforts to designing and implementing, in close coordination with other divisions, an overall capacity building strategy and policies for safety and security activities.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Planning and Organizing | Sets clearly defined objectives for the Department/Division in line with the priorities of the Agency. Works toward Agency-wide efficiencies with a view to strengthening and harmonizing planning systems and capacities at the Departmental/Divisional level. |
| Communication | Promotes an environment of open communication within and outside of the Agency, ensuring that sensitive information is protected. Inspires staff at all levels through his/her communication. |
| Achieving Results | Sets the overall direction for the Departmental/Divisional goals, and promotes a results based management culture that focuses on the achievement of programme results in an effective and efficient manner. |
| Teamwork | Motivates and empowers staff, and fosters a collaborative approach across the Department/Division and the Agency as a whole. Acts as a role model when handling disagreements. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Judgement/decision making | Ensures that the judgements and decisions that are taken promote the Agency’s strategic goals, the one-house approach, and are in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. |
| Partnership building | Develops strategic partnerships and alliances. Leverages combined network resources to support the Agency’s programmes and priorities in achieving Agency-wide results. |
| Technical/scientific credibility | Demonstrates vision, expertise and resourcefulness in developing strategies, seizing good opportunities, mastering challenges and risks, and addressing issues relevant to the programme goals. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Management and Programme Analysis | Programme Management | Demonstrated ability to think strategically, to set direction and to apply a results-based approach. In-depth knowledge and expertise in strategic and operational planning and quality management. |
| Nuclear Safety | Safety Rules and Regulations | In-depth knowledge of the international trends related to nuclear safety, radiation safety and security issues. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Master’s Degree – Advanced university degree in nuclear science or nuclear engineering, physics or a related subject (for instance on nuclear safety or security).
Bachelor’s Degree – A first level university degree with five additional years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in a governmental or non-governmental body with broad experience in technical matters, human and financial resource management, coordination and organizational development. At least five of these years at the senior management or executive level.
Proven track record of excellent leadership and strong capability to build partnerships and effective networking.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, 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 $106023 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 50043*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
General Information
- The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
- Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
- The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified 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 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.
- The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation process
- The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
- Staff members may be assigned to any location.
- Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
- 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.
