Back Radiation and Environmental Protection Specialist(P4)

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

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 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 safety and security related needs of its Member States.
The Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety (NSRW) 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 used 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 Waste and Environmental Safety Section is responsible for the delineation of a global waste safety framework based upon the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, and the development and application of safety standards for the management of radioactive waste, decommissioning, remediation and environmental releases.
The Assessment and Management of Releases Unit of the Waste and Environmental Safety Section is concerned with protection of the public and the environment from releases of radioactive material from present and past practices. The Unit's main function is to establish safety standards for the control of radioactive releases to the environment (atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic) and to provide for the application of these standards in Member States. The Unit also engages in providing advice and guidance on procedures and methods for dose and environmental assessment, modelling and monitoring, including through the organization of safety assessment inter comparison projects. It maintains databases of worldwide discharges of radionuclides to the environment and an inventory of past waste disposals at sea. It is also the focal point in the Agency's interactions with international conventions and treaties concerned with radiological aspects of protecting the marine environment.

Main Purpose

The Radiation and Environmental Protection Specialist reports to the Unit Head and contributes specialized technical knowledge to the planning and implementation of the units work programme. The Radiation and Environmental Protection Specialist will oversee specific activities in AMER in relation to the development and application of safety standards for protection of the public and environment from radioactive releases to the environment.

Role

The Radiation and Environmental Protection Specialist is: (1) a technical expert, coordinating and implementing activities related to the protection of the public and the environment from radioactive releases to the environment.; (2) an adviser, providing authoritative and objective information to Member States and working with them, including through the IAEA's technical cooperation programme; and (3) an analyst, maintaining an overview of the status of the radiation protection standards for the public and environment and their implementation in Member States and working collaboratively with experts in Member States on projects related to control of public exposure from radioactive releases to the environment.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Facilitates 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.
Provides technical expertise for the application of international safety standards through IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme, in close coordination with the responsible programme management officers in the Department of Technical Cooperation.
Plans and coordinates international projects related to the responsibilities of the Unit with a view to fostering the exchange of information and developing consensus at the international level to improve the level of safety in affected Member States.
Provides assistance to Member States through transfer of technical knowledge on the protection of the public and the environmentfrom releases to the environment.
Contributes to the capacity building activities in the Member States by developing training materials and organising training events.
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 organisations 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) 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   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.   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.   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       Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Radiation Measurements and Protection Experience or knowledge of monitoring of radionuclides in the environment and requirements for monitoring programmes.       Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Team Leader and/or Member in International Peer Review Experience participating in or leading international advisory and appraisal missions related to radiological and safety assessments.

Asset Expertise Function Name Expertise Description       Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Application of Safety Standards Experience and understanding of the practical application of radiation protection and safety standards for the public and environment, including the assessment of environmental impact       Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Control or Assessment of Radioactive Releases to the Environment Experience in technical assessment of the transfer of radionuclides in the environment and resulting exposures to people and the environment for a wide range of different exposure situations.       Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Development of IAEA Safety Standards Experience in the development and coordination of Standards and technical guidance documents.       Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety Development of Radiation Protection Policy Experience in the technical development of radiation safety and/or radiation protection national or international standards or guidance.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in chemistry, physics, environment sciences or related field with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Master's Degree - Advanced University Degree in chemistry, physics, environment sciences or related field.

Minimum seven years' experience in the field of radiation protection for the public and the environment, of which at least three years should have been concerned with radiological environmental impact assessment.
Knowledge on environmental protection in a radiation context is essential.
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 $84672 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 33869*, 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.