Nuclear Security Officer (INSServ)(P4)
JOB DETAIL
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, upon request, for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA’s nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to nuclear security events and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:
• Information Management Section
• Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
• Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
• Programme Development and International Cooperation SectionThe 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, upon request, for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA’s nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to nuclear security events and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:
• Information Management Section
• Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
• Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
• Programme Development and International Cooperation Section
The Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section (MORC) is responsible for activities that assist States, upon request, in establishing and maintaining nuclear security systems and measures for the prevention and detection of, and response to, nuclear and other radioactive material outside of regulatory control. These activities include developing nuclear security guidance in the area of nuclear security of materials outside of regulatory control, that is consistent with the relevant binding and non-binding international instruments, as well as providing assistance, upon request, to Member States in implementing their nuclear security frameworks. In addition, the Section conducts the International Nuclear Security Advisory Service (INSServ) and expert missions, upon request, to help Member States to establish and maintain effective nuclear security regimes, assists in capacity building, including education and training through international, regional and national training courses and workshops, develops methodologies, and assists in security upgrades relating to nuclear and radioactive material detection and response capabilities. The Section implements Coordinated Research Projects and technical meetings in the field of nuclear security of MORC and assists Member States in the implementation of nuclear security systems and measures to support Major Public Events.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Section Head, the Nuclear Security Officer International Nuclear Security Advisory Service (INSServ) is responsible for the preparation and the conduct of the increasing International Nuclear Security Advisory Service (INSServ) activities that are requested by the Member States. INSServ activities comprise INSServ missions, INSServ workshops, INSServ self-assessment guidelines, INSServ follow-up activities, INSServ related databases, and development of new modules of INSServ Guidelines.
Role
The Nuclear Security Officer (INSServ) is: (1) a project planner and integrator, leading project planning, design and delivery of INSServ related activities as part of the implementation of the Nuclear Security Plan , in response to Member States’ requests, and monitoring and supervising their implementation; (2) a recognized expert in nuclear security systems and measures for the detection of MORC and response to nuclear security events, contributing expertise and knowledge to Member States on the development, implementation, maintenance and sustainment of a national nuclear security regime in detection of and response to criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving MORC, supporting and participating in other nuclear security activities, including training and exercises; (3) a coordinator and manager of missions and projects of particular technical complexity and/or sensitivity involving the participation of experts from Member States; (4) a scientific secretary to international scientific meetings related to nuclear security, overseeing the preparation and editing of scientific or technical reports, manuals, proceedings and other publications that provide nuclear security guidance, as well as scientific or technical documentation and papers for discussions; and (5) a substantive contributor, providing inputs to the development, documentation and implementation of nuclear security services/support plans.
Functions / Key Results Expected
• Coordinate the conduct of INSServ and other advisory/peer review missions related to nuclear security and contribute to the enhancement of INSServ and its follow-up activities.
• Contribute to the INSServ follow-up activities in support to States’ efforts to strengthen and maintain effective nuclear security, including providing experts support.
• Develop work plans for activities to support States efforts to improve their national nuclear security regimes.
• Contribute to capacity building, including conducting training, workshops, exercises and seminars related to Member States’ nuclear security frameworks.
• Develop and maintain the INSServ good practices database and the database on pool of experts available for future INSServ missions.
• Lead the development of guidance, within the IAEA Nuclear Security Series of publications, related to nuclear security of material out of regulatory control, including self-assessment methodologies and new modules of INSServ Guidelines.
• Lead design and delivery of nuclear security activities identified in the Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans (INSSP) for individual States.
• Ensure the continued high standing and recognition of the IAEA in representing the IAEA at national and international meetings as required: establish and maintain contacts with relevant international organizations, initiative, committees and scientific societies.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
| Name | Definition |
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| Communication | Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. |
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| Achieving Results | Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. |
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| Teamwork | Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. |
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| Planning and Organizing | Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
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| Judgement/decision making | Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards. |
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| Partnership building | Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals. |
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| Technical/scientific credibility | Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
|   |   |   |
| Material Out of Regulatory Control | Detection Systems and Measures | Extensive knowledge of nuclear security systems and measures and the worldwide status of nuclear security development |
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| Training | Training Design | Proven experience in the design and delivery of training related to nuclear security |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Master’s Degree – Advanced University degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field
A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience at a managerial or operational level in nuclear security detection and response measures.
A recognized organizational, national or international training qualification, or equivalent experience in the design and delivery of training.
Good knowledge and understanding of the challenges for the implementation of the IAEA’s Nuclear Security Plan is highly desirable.
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 $77326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 36189*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks’ annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance
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
