Job Description - Radiation and Environmental Protection Specialist (P4) (2025/0161 (003016))
Organization
NSRW-Assessment & Management of Environmental Releases Unit
Primary Location
Job Posting
Job Posting: 2025-03-24, 3:09:41 PM
Closing Date
Closing Date: 2025-04-14, 9:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
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.
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.
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 unit's 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; (2) an adviser, providing authoritative and objective information to Member States and working with them; 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.
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. Facilitates the development of international safety standards and/or guidance material related to the responsibilities of the unit.
2. Provides technical expertise for the application of international safety standards through IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme.
3. Plans and coordinates international projects related to the responsibilities of the Unit.
4. Provides assistance to Member States through transfer of technical knowledge on the protection of the public and the environment from releases to the environment.
5. Contributes to the capacity building activities in the Member States by developing training materials and organising training events.
6. Communicates the results of Member State and IAEA activities to a wider audience.
7. Builds and maintains strategic partnerships and alliances with stakeholders in Member States and other international organisations.
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.
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.
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.
Judgement/Decision Making
Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules.
Partnership Building
Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships.
Technical/Scientific Credibility
Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards.
Required Expertise
Function
Name
Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety - Radiation Measurements and Protection
Experience or knowledge of monitoring of radionuclides in the environment.
Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety - Team Leader and/or Member in International Peer Review
Experience participating in or leading international advisory and appraisal missions.
Asset Expertise
Function
Name
Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety - Application of Safety Standards
Experience and understanding of the practical application of radiation protection and safety standards.
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.
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 standards.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
Bachelor's 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, with at least three years in 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 is an asset.
Additional Information
* The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff members 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.
* The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce.
* Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants.
* The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations.
Evaluation Process
* The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application.
* Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks.
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.
* The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy.
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