Section Head

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Section Head (Operational Safety Section)(P5) - (2024/0459 (012971))

Organization: NSNI-Operational Safety Section

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2024-08-14, 7:56:14 AM

Closing Date: 2024-09-05, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

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 needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and security.
- External Events Safety Section
- Operational Safety Section
- Safety Assessment Section
- Regulatory Activities Section
- Research Reactor Safety Section

The main aim of the Operational Safety Section (OSS) is to enhance Member States' capabilities to improve the operational safety of nuclear power plants through operational safety review services, the use of IAEA safety standards and continuous self-assessment. Its activities include assessment of operational safety performance, long-term operation and operating experience; promotion of management for safety and safety culture; and maintaining the international reporting system database for nuclear power plants.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Division Director, the Section Head is the manager and team leader of the Operational Safety Section responsible for initiating, developing and implementing the IAEA's policy and programme on operational safety. He/she leads the Section's activities to ensure the efficacy and efficiency of the IAEA's programme on a global level, and manages the Section's financial and human resources.

Role

The Section Head is: (a) a programme manager in a specialized, multilateral environment, finding practical solutions and presenting arguments that can achieve results; (b) an adviser, providing analysis and background information to the Division Director on the formulation of strategies and policies related to the Section's technical responsibilities, and facilitating their implementation; (c) a managerial team leader, planning, managing, coordinating and supervising the activities of the Section in accordance with IAEA policies and programmes and Member States' needs and ensuring that programmes and tasks are implemented effectively; (d) a safety review services mission team leader, planning and leading complex safety reviews, preparatory meetings and follow-up missions; (e) a promoter, conveying to multiple audiences the IAEA's vision and mission in this area; (f) a substantive technical expert contributor, managing and implementing projects of particular complexity and/or sensitivity; and (g) a facilitator of cooperation with other organizations and with other Departments in the IAEA dealing with this area of work.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Plan, initiate, develop, implement, coordinate and supervise the activities of the Section.

Broaden knowledge of operational safety, operating experience feedback, long term operation and safety culture through: organizing scientific meetings and programmes, contributing to the preparation and of scientific publications, and collaborating with relevant international organizations, committees and scientific societies.

Plan, manage and lead the development, review and publication process of IAEA Safety Standards for all types of nuclear installations which are under the responsibility of the Section.

Plan, organize and lead complex safety review missions, including preparatory and follow up visits and assessment of Member States' needs. Provide technical input and coordinate the preparation of mission reports.

Identify strategies and analyse information to enhance the capability of the Section's programme to address Member States' needs and lead the IAEA's activities related to supporting the further strengthening of the international safety regime in the assigned technical areas.

Provide support and relevant expertise for the Incident Emergency System (IES) and participate in associated training and exercises.

Competencies and Expertise

**Core Competencies**(Competency Framework)

**Name**

**Definition**
- 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.- 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. Mo


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