Overview
The Section Head (Nuclear Security of Materials & Facilities) is responsible for planning and implementing projects within the IAEA's nuclear security programme, overseeing quality and timeliness of outputs, and verifying achievements. The role involves managing projects, coordinating IAEA-wide efforts, and serving as a scientific secretary for international meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Plans, leads, coordinates, monitors implementation results and supervises the activities of the Section.
- Manages the development, maintenance and provision for application of relevant nuclear security guidance.
- Leads efforts aimed at promoting research and development for improved nuclear security and prevention methodologies.
- Coordinates training, workshops and seminars in the area of the security of nuclear and other radioactive material and associated facilities.
- Supervises and facilitates the implementation of projects included in the Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans.
- Represents the IAEA at national, regional and international meetings and establishes contacts with relevant organizations.
Required Experience
- Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experiences in nuclear security related subjects, including in the development or enhancement of regulatory infrastructures in nuclear security, nuclear material control and accounting systems at nuclear facilities for security purposes; of which at least five years of experience at the managerial level.
- Experience in appraising the national nuclear security legislative and regulatory frameworks would be an asset.
Qualifications
- Master's degree - Advanced university degree in nuclear engineering or physical sciences, or a related technical discipline.
- Bachelor's degree - University degree in nuclear engineering or physical sciences, or a related technical discipline with an additional of two years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
- PhD in nuclear physics, nuclear engineering or a related field would be an asset.
