Guidance and Standards Nuclear Security Officer (Technical Lead)

Job Posting Organization:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that works to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes. Established in 1957, the IAEA has a mission to ensure that nuclear energy is used safely and securely, and to assist its member states in developing their nuclear capabilities. The organization operates in over 170 countries and employs approximately 2,500 staff members. The IAEA's work encompasses various areas including nuclear safety, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and safeguards, and it plays a crucial role in international efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation.

Job Overview:
The Guidance and Standards Nuclear Security Officer (Technical Lead) will play a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing activities related to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) and its Amendment, as well as the Nuclear Security Guidance documents. This position is under the supervision of the Section Head of the Programme Development and International Cooperation (PDIC) and involves serving as the Coordinator and Scientific Secretary of the Nuclear Security Guidance Committee (NSGC) and the Scientific Secretary for the Director General's Advisory Group on Nuclear Security (AdSec). The officer will be responsible for advising on the long-term plan for establishing IAEA nuclear security guidance, developing security-related publications, and managing the review and approval process. The role also includes enhancing coordination with various divisions within the IAEA to strengthen the interface between safety and security in nuclear operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Guidance and Standards Nuclear Security Officer (Technical Lead) will lead the development of activities related to the CPPNM and its Amendment, and the Nuclear Security Guidance documents. Key responsibilities include providing substantive technical expertise for the implementation of the long-term structure for the Nuclear Security Series, conducting training and workshops related to nuclear security, and presenting activities related to the Nuclear Security Series guidance to IAEA staff and Member States. The officer will also manage the quality of IAEA guidance, ensuring timely provision of high-quality drafts for submission to the Board of Governors, and represent the IAEA at national and international meetings. Additionally, the officer will consider options for strengthening safety-security interfaces in publications.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in nuclear science or natural science disciplines, or a first-level university degree in these fields combined with two years of relevant work experience. A doctorate degree in nuclear science or natural science disciplines is considered an asset. Furthermore, candidates should have a minimum of seven years of proven professional experience in nuclear security and/or nuclear safety, including experience in developing national laws, regulations, and guidance documents. Experience in drafting communications for internal and external audiences, planning and implementing training activities, and project management is also required. Excellent oral and written command of English is mandatory, and knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in nuclear science or in natural science disciplines. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in these fields along with two years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced degree. A doctorate degree in nuclear science or natural science disciplines is an asset, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven years of proven professional experience in nuclear security and/or nuclear safety. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in developing national laws, regulations, and guidance documents, as well as technical assessment reports. Experience working with international organizations on nuclear security and safety matters is essential, along with experience in project management and quality management.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English, with excellent oral and written command required. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish, is considered an asset and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package, including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $86,027, subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance. Additional benefits include a variable post adjustment, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses, six weeks of annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan, and health insurance. The IAEA is committed to gender equality and encourages applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries. Staff members are international civil servants and must adhere to the highest ethical standards.