Technical Lead (Environmental Remediation)(P5)
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 Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation Section (D&ERS) assists Member States with building their capacity to decommission any nuclear related facilities and environmental remediation of any sites contaminated with radioactive material, including NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material). It cooperates with other sections and especially with the two teams in WTS in charge of radioactive waste management (pre-disposal and disposal). Efforts are focused mainly on the elaboration and implementation of comprehensive and integrated decommissioning and environmental remediation policies and strategies, the development of supporting infrastructure, the promotion of good practices for sustainable, safe and cost-effective project planning, implementation and completion; enabling access to current scientific and technological developments, along with the provision of direct assistance through the technical cooperation programme.
Main Purpose
As the lead technical expert in a team reporting to the Section Head, the Technical Lead manages, co-ordinates, and supervises the NEFW’s projects on environmental remediation including NORM related activities.
Role
The Technical Lead of Environmental Remediation is (1) an expert project manager with extensive experience in managing complicated ER projects with situational sensitivity; (2) a Scientific Secretary with demonstrated analytical thinking to formulate ER activities and products in addressing the needs and challenges of Member States; (3) a manager with leadership to guide and manage the work programme of the ER Team; and (4) a coordinator to support the D&ERS in liaising with other IAEA Divisions and organizations in inter-agency collaborative projects with the UN system and other international organizations, reviewing and providing a systematic overview and preparation of technical documentation and papers for discussions.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Broadens and deepens the technical knowledge by organizing technical meetings related to the specialized field and serves as scientific secretary; prepares technical programmes; contributes to the preparation and editing of technical reports, proceedings, e-tools development and other scientific publications; prepares and organizes in-house meetings in support of the Section’s scientific programme.
- Contributes to integrated delivery of activities through coordination of interagency collaborative projects within the UN system; promotes the exchange of information on operational and safety-related experience gained worldwide.
- Ensures the IAEA’s continued high standing and recognition in the scientific community by representing the IAEA at national and international meetings as required; establish and maintain contacts with individual scientists at various national centres, relevant international organizations, committees and scientific societies.
- Plans, leads, coordinates, monitors implementation, and supervises the NEFW ER Team and environmental remediation-related activities following Member States’ needs, including NORM residues related challenges.
- Coordinates the ER Team’s provision of specialized technical input to Technical Cooperation Projects in the subject area and provides technical guidance; evaluates proposals and develops work plans; supports planning and implementing training courses and workshops.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Teamwork | Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Client orientation | Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. |
| Commitment to continuous process improvement | Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements. |
| 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. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | Environmental Remediation | Professional experience in remediating contaminated sites including uranium mines, nuclear legacies and post-accident sites. |
| Management and Programme Analysis | Project Management | Planning the work of the subprogramme, leading, organizing and conducting scientific and technical meetings and project work. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- Master’s Degree – Advanced university degree in environmental engineering, chemical / civil /nuclear engineering or nuclear science.
- University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in environmental engineering, chemical / civil /nuclear engineering or nuclear science with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience in the field of environmental remediation and expert knowledge of managing contaminated sites.
- Experience working in a national/international nuclear organisation or institute desirable.
- Knowledge and practical experience in organizing and conducting scientific and technical meetings.
- 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 $92731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 46087*, 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.
