This selection exercise may be used to fill multiple positions in SGTS.
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 Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.
The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.
The Division of Technical and Scientific Services ensures the provision of state-of-the-art equipment and related expertise for the accomplishment of the Department of Safeguards activities. Within this mandate, the Division is responsible for procurement, testing, provision, inventory control, performance monitoring and maintenance of safeguards equipment and supplies required by SGO Divisions; management of equipment development and engineering activities to meet quality and safeguards requirements; development and provision of documentation, procedures, instrumentation methods and techniques; provision of specialized technical and scientific support to inspectors and inspection activities in the field and at headquarters; and, radiation contamination monitoring of returned equipment and timely write-off of obsolete or contaminated equipment. The Division also coordinates departmental health and safety activities.
Main Purpose
As a key member of the management team the Section Head reports directly to the Director and is responsible for leading and motivating the Section’s staff. This involves aligning the team’s efforts with the Division’s and Department’s strategic objectives, managing resources effectively and driving process improvements to achieve desired results. The Section Head provides leadership in the implementation of various tasks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in areas such as: 1) Portable and resident inspection equipment and methodologies; 2) Evaluation of novel technologies; 3) Surveillance; 4) Containment and equipment security.
Additionally, the Section Head may oversee complex integrated technical projects ensuring adherence to the highest relevant international standards.
Role
The Section Head plays a multifaceted role, encompassing the following key responsibilities:
These responsibilities collectively enable the Section Head to make a significant impact on the team's success and the division's overall performance.
Partnership
The Section Head is involved, together with the Division Director and senior management of the Department of Safeguards, in collaborative planning and management. She/he develops working partnerships and collaboration across the Department and throughout the IAEA, as well as with Member States.
Additionally, the Section Head liaises with internal and external stakeholders such as technical staff, developers, contractors, and system suppliers in the course of development, acceptance and field implementation of safeguards equipment.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Secure staffing and personnel training in the Section so that it maintains an appropriate balance of resources and skills to support the contribution to equipment management, project delivery and technical performance monitoring.
Deliver excellent services to customers through a structured and measurable service delivery approach.
Manage the Section’s equipment laboratories and workshops to the highest standards, ensuring adherence to occupational health and safety standards.
Manage resources to ensure adequate instrumentation stock, supplies, and contractor support, utilizing all procurement options to meet needs in a timely and cost-effective fashion.
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 Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information, and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate. Achieving Results Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and for the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned. Teamwork Encourages teamwork, builds effective teams and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit, remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility. Planning and Organizing Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs, taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones.
Functional Competencies Name Definition Judgement/decision making Consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions. Facilitates dialogue and development of best practice to support judgement/decision making, in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Leading and supervising Serves as a role model when leading and supervising others. Provides his/her team with clear direction, promotes a dynamic working climate and empowers others. Is open to new ideas and demonstrates creativity in search of excellence. Partnership building Identifies interests and goals common to the Agency’s partners and its stakeholders to foster partnership building. Promotes collaboration with partners, colleagues across teams and stakeholders. Technical/scientific credibility Provides guidance and advice in his/her area of expertise on the application of scientific/professional methods, procedures and approaches.
Required Expertise Function Name Expertise Description Management and Programme Analysis Analysis of Best Practices Demonstrated expertise in organising and improving business processes and in defining and measuring performance indicators in a service-oriented organisation. Safeguards Containment and Surveillance Expertise in the design, development and implementation of containment and surveillance systems. Safeguards Non- destructive Assay Experience in designing, developing and implementing NDA instruments used to verify the presence, absence, amount and unique characteristics of plutonium, uranium, and spent fuel, emphasizing gamma spectrometry and neutron coincidence counting. Engineering Nuclear Engineering Experience in nuclear information processing, capacity building, data processing and management Physics Nuclear Instrumentation Knowledge of the application of instrumentation for measurement and characterisation of nuclear material in the context of international nuclear safeguards. Physics Nuclear Instrumentation Expertise in developing and maintaining nuclear instrumentation. Management and Programme Analysis Programme Management Expertise in strategic and operational planning, project management, budgeting, allocation of resources. Management and Programme Analysis Resource Mobilization Expertise in organising and running services involving various safeguards (or similar) instrumentation. Safeguards Safeguards System, Basic Expertise in managing the lifecycle of safeguards (or similar) instrumentation.
Asset Expertise Function Name Expertise Description Safeguards Nuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear Facilities Understanding of the nuclear fuel cycle. Physics Nuclear Instrumentation Expertise in technology foresight area.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
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 $ 51373*, 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
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