Radioactive Waste Safety Specialist

vor 1 Woche

Wien, Österreich International Atomic Energy Agency Vollzeit

Radioactive Waste Safety Specialist (P4) - (2024/0479 (002686))

Organization: NSRW-Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management Unit

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2024-08-19, 7:58:23 AM

Closing Date: 2024-09-10, 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 safety and security related needs of its Member States.
The Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety 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 exploited while ensuring appropriate protection of workers, the public and patients. It also assists Member States in the implementation of these standards and provides related services.

Main Purpose

Role

The Radioactive Waste Safety Specialist is:
(1) a scientific secretary, in charge of the development of safety standards and other related publications on the safe management of radioactive waste and spent fuel,
(3) a coordinator and project manager, leading appraisal, advisory and peer review missions to Member States,
(4) a facilitator and project manager, promoting the exchange of information and sharing of knowledge among specialists at international technical meetings and projects and encouraging consensus on constructive actions that can be taken to improve the level of safety in affected Member States,
(5) an analyst, maintaining an overview of the status of radioactive waste and spent fuel management in Member States and assisting counterparts to identify needs and priorities.

Functions / Key Results Expected
- Plan and lead consultancy and technical meetings to inform the development of international safety standards and other IAEA publications, based on the most recent knowledge and experience in the safety of radioactive waste and spent fuel management
- Contribute to capacity building in Member States by developing training materials and organizing training events
- Coordinate and participate in international appraisal, advisory and peer review missions to Member States aimed at baselining and improving the level of safety in radioactive waste and spent fuel management
- Plan and implement events (e.g. conferences, technical meeting, workshops and specialised forums) to promote the sharing of knowledge and the exchange of information and develop consensus between Member States
- Communicate the results of Member States and IAEA activities to a wider audience

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- Application of Safety Standards-
- Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety- Development of IAEA Safety Standards- Ability to develop consensus views on complex technical issues. Experience in developing well-researched, high-quality reports.- Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety- Joint Convention- Knowledge of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management.- Radiation, Transport and Waste Sa

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