Job Description - Unit Head (Crime Scene Management and Nuclear Forensics)(P4) (2024/0652 (018538))
Organization
NSNS-Crime Scene Management and Nuclear Forensics Unit
Job Posting
2024-11-22, 12:36:12 PM
Closing Date
2024-12-13, 10:59:00 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 needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.
The Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) is responsible for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to criminal acts or acts of nuclear terrorism and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:
1. Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
2. Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
3. Information Management Section
4. Programme Development and International Cooperation Section
The Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section (MORC) is responsible for assisting States in establishing and maintaining nuclear security systems and measures for the prevention and detection of, and response to, nuclear and other radioactive material outside of regulatory control.
The Crime Scene Management and Nuclear Forensics Unit is responsible for performing activities related to the development of States’ Radiological Crime Scene Management capabilities and capacities and the planning and implementation of nuclear forensics capabilities.
Main Purpose
Under the supervision and guidance of the Section Head, Nuclear Security of Materials outside of Regulatory Control, the Unit Head (Crime Scene Management and Nuclear Forensics) is responsible for the coordination of the design and delivery of programme activities on nuclear forensics within the IAEA’s nuclear security programme. The Unit Head manages the team and works with nuclear security officers to prioritize, implement and monitor the Unit’s activities based on needs identified by States.
Role
Reporting to the Section Head MORC, the Unit Head (Crime Scene Management and Nuclear Forensics) is: (1) a coordinator, managing planning, design and delivery of programme activities related to nuclear forensics; (2) a team leader, managing the Unit’s team in accordance with relevant Agency’s policies and procedures; (3) a technical expert identifying gaps and supporting the development of appropriate international guidance on nuclear forensics; (4) a technical officer for relevant projects of particular technical complexity; and (5) a scientific secretary developing nuclear security series documents.
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. Coordinate IAEA activities related to assisting Member States in establishing and sustaining nuclear forensics capabilities.
2. Support the implementation of relevant nuclear security series guidance by developing further guidance, training materials and delivering training courses.
3. Assist in the design and delivery of nuclear security activities and projects identified in the INSSPs for individual Member States.
4. Oversee the development of relevant nuclear security guidance and facilitate their acceptance and use by States.
5. Contribute to the development and implementation of nuclear forensics training and education activities.
6. Analyse the input from INSSPs for planning future projects for nuclear forensics.
7. Carry out activities, including advisory and assessment missions, technical courses and workshops.
8. Contribute to the continued high standing and recognition of the IAEA in the scientific community.
9. Plan, organize, manage and evaluate the work of the team.
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.
Required Expertise
* Extensive and comprehensive knowledge in the area of nuclear forensics.
* Experience with nuclear forensics activities related to investigations.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
* Advanced university degree in the field of nuclear engineering, chemistry, physics or other related field.
* Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in nuclear security, including three years of managerial experience.
* Proven national experience in nuclear forensics.
* Experience in leading small teams of technical staff.
* Good knowledge and understanding of the challenges for the implementation of IAEA's Nuclear Security Plan are desirable.
* Excellent oral and written command of English; knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.
Evaluation process
* The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria.
* Candidates under serious consideration 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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