Spent Fuel Management Specialist(P4)
JOB DETAIL
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Organizational Setting
The Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (NEFW) comprises the Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section, the Waste Technology Section, the Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation Section and the Research Reactor Section. The Division seeks to support Member States in building their capacity to access technologies, to share good practices and to develop safe and effective approaches across all aspects of research reactors, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, radioactive waste management and environmental remediation.
The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section (NFCMS) assists interested Member States in the development of safe, environmentally friendly, economically viable, proliferation-resistant and sustainable fuel cycle options and it encourages information exchange on the exploration, mining and processing of uranium and thorium, on the design, manufacturing and performance of nuclear fuels, on the management of spent fuel, and on the development of advanced and innovative nuclear fuels and fuel cycles.
Main Purpose
As a member of the team and reporting directly to the Section Head (Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials), the Spent Fuel Management Specialist implements the activities related to spent nuclear fuel data management, spent nuclear fuel transportation and storage in various systems/facility types, spent nuclear fuel performance assessment, and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel and related systems/facilities. This involves: (i) bringing together international experts to prepare state-of-the-art and best practice reports in the above mentioned areas; (ii) supporting technical cooperation projects of the IAEA TC programme, by organizing expert missions, scientific visits, fellowships, and workshops to develop capacity building in Member States; and (iii) promoting, coordinating and evaluating coordinated research projects (CRPs) on various topics related to spent nuclear fuel characterization and storage in various systems/facility types (spent nuclear fuel performance assessment, and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel and related systems/facilities).
Role
The Spent Fuel Management Specialist is: (1) a programme developer and implementer, contributing specialized knowledge and experience to the planning and development of IAEA’s programmes on spent nuclear fuel data management, spent nuclear fuel transportation and storage in various systems/facility types, spent nuclear fuel performance assessment, and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel and related systems/facilities; (2) a scientific secretary/technical expert, planning and leading Consultancy and Technical Meetings; (3) a technical and project officer evaluating TC projects in the above mentioned areas.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Contributing specialised knowledge and experience to the planning, development and implementation of the IAEA’s programme on spent nuclear fuel data management, spent nuclear fuel transportation and storage in various system/facility types, spent nuclear fuel performance assessment and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel and related systems/facilities.
Developing international recommendations and guidance on spent nuclear fuel performance assessment in transportation and storage (in various system/facility types), as well as on spent nuclear fuel performance assessment and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel and related systems/facilities, with a view to addressing Member States’ specific needs.
Planning and leading moderately complex Technical Meetings/Workshops on spent nuclear fuel performance assessment in transportation and storage (in various system/facility types), as well as on spent nuclear fuel performance assessment and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel and related systems/facilities. This includes proposing their subject, preparing their scope, selecting participants, coordinating the drafting of technical reports and documents, as well as the preparation of e-tools and the maintenance of data bases.
Planning and leading moderately complex or sensitive review missions and training activities for requested Member States. This also includes technical input to the preparation of mission reports.
Evaluating TC projects, developing action plans and planning, organising and participating in seminars, workshops, expert missions, training courses and procurement plans.
Participating and representing the Agency at international conferences and other external meetings.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
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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. |
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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. |
Functional Competencies
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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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| Nuclear Engineering | Fuel Cycle and Waste Management | In-depth knowledge and experience in spent nuclear fuel data management, spent nuclear fuel transportation and storage in various systems/facility types, performance, operation and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel and related systems/facilities. |
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| Nuclear Engineering | Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities | Experience in analysing possible accident scenarios to provide technical guidance for safe management of spent fuel and related systems/facilities. |
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| Nuclear Engineering | Nuclear Fuel Performance | Experience in analysing possible accident scenarios to provide technical guidance for safe management of spent fuel and related systems/facilities. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Master’s Degree – Advanced university degree in nuclear engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related technical or scientific discipline. PhD is an asset.
Bachelor’s Degree – University degree in nuclear engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related technical or scientific discipline with three additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
Minimum of seven years of experience in spent nuclear fuel performance assessment in transportation and storage (in various system/facility types), and/or in operation and ageing management of spent nuclear fuel and related systems/facilities.
Experience in managing projects would be an asset.
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 $ 35415*, 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.
