Radiation Protection Specialist(P4)
JOB DETAIL
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.
Organizational Setting
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, patients and the environment. It also assists Member States in the implementation of these standards and provides related services.
The Radiation Safety and Monitoring Section is responsible for the delineation of an international programme to protect workers, patients and the public from all types of exposure to natural or artificial radiation, in line with the most recent scientific knowledge and information. The Section is also responsible for the provision of radiation safety technical services to staff members and experts who may be exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of activities conducted by the IAEA.
The Radiation Protection Unit is responsible for supporting the Radiation Safety Standards Committee (RASSC) and for providing oversight of the development of radiation safety standards within the Safety Standards Series. It serves as the focal point for the development of general radiation protection documents for all types of exposure and situations, and for their integration and implementation. It also develops safety standards and guidance related to the protection of the public in existing exposure situations such as radon in buildings, radionuclides in building materials and other commodities, and non-medical imaging. Finally, the Unit maintains professional links with other international and specialist agencies concerned with radiation safety and promotes international coherence and consistency of radiation safety practice.
Main Purpose
The Radiation Protection Specialist reports to the Unit Head and is responsible for implementing activities related to the radiation protection of patients.
Role
The Radiation Protection Specialist plays several key roles: (1) substantive expert, developing international recommendations and guidance related to the radiation protection of patients; (2) adviser, providing authoritative and objective information to Member States and working with them, through the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme; and (3) analyst, maintaining an overview of the status of the radiation protection of patients in Member States and working collaboratively with experts in Member States on projects related to new development in the field.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Leads the development of international safety standards and/or guidance material related to the responsibilities of the unit to form the basis of international activities in this area.
Leads and coordinates the technical support for the application of safety standards through national and regional technical cooperation projects.
Communicates the results of Member State and IAEA activities to a wider audience beyond higher-level management, including other Member States, through the preparation of papers, articles and documents for publication.
Builds and maintains strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of stakeholders in Member States and other international organizations to promote the application of international safety standards.
The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA’s Radiation Safety Regulations.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
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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 |
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| Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety | Application of Safety Standards | Experience in coordination with regulatory authorities in establishing radiation safety standard and provide for their application. |
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| Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety | Radiation Measurements and Protection | Extensive knowledge and experience in the measurements of ionising radiation and in particular those of natural origin. Experience in implementing radiation protection measures and communicating them to the public |
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| Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety | Radiation Protection of the Public | Experience in developing and implementing guidance related to the management of existing exposure situations including remediation, radon, commodities, NORM, etc |
Asset Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
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| Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety | Development of IAEA Safety Standards | Experience in drafting radiation safety standards, particularly relevant to the protection of public and the environment and in developing policies in radiation protection at national level. Experience at international level. |
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| Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety | Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material | Experience in management of NORM |
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| Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety | Radiation Protection of the Public- Radon in Homes | Extensive knowledge of approaches towards radiation protection of the public in buildings and workplaces from exposure to radon. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Master’s Degree – Advanced University Degree in Physics, Engineering or related science.
Bachelor’s Degree – University Degree in Physics, Engineering or related science with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
Minimum seven years experience in radiation protection, of which at least four years’ experience related to public and environmental exposure, in particular to natural sources of radiation.
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 $ 38431*, 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.
