Overview
Provide leadership and guidance to the Radionuclide Unit, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented work environment. Supervise, coach, mentor and evaluate staff, and coordinate work activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement and monitor the Unit’s work programme within the allocated budget ensuring alignment with the priorities of the Section, Division and the Commission;
- Lead and supervise the timely development and implementation of processes, procedures, and reporting mechanisms to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the IMS network;
- Provide scientific, engineering and technical advice on all matters related to the establishment, sustainment and operation of the radionuclide component of the IMS, and manage radionuclide projects as required;
- Oversee the management of multiple concurrent, complex radionuclide projects globally across the IMS Network;
- Supervise, coordinate and conduct, as necessary, site surveys, site preparation, installation, status assessments, certification, revalidation and post-certification support of radionuclide stations and laboratories, including the preparation and presentation of relevant documentation, scientific and technical reports;
- Identify required actions, and supervise and coordinate solutions to ensure the proper functioning of radionuclide facilities;
- Supervise, coordinate and conduct activities supporting radionuclide monitoring station operations with emphasis on long-term sustainment of high data quality and availability;
- Liaise with government officials, designated institutions and contractors as required;
- Coordinate, supervise and participate in scientific, engineering and technical meetings aimed at improving the performance of radionuclide facilities within the IMS;
- Prepare and present materials for Commission meetings, IMS training programmes, and technical workshops and conferences;
- Collaborate on advanced studies on next-generation radionuclide stations and provide support to develop solutions to enhance the sustainability of the radionuclide network;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- At least seven (7) years of progressive increase in responsibility within relevant working experience on radionuclide monitoring or a related field preferably part of which should have been at an international level;
- Experience in radionuclide monitoring technology development is desirable;
- Demonstrated supervisory and team management experience is essential;
- Demonstrated experience in project management is essential;
- Sound level of judgement, responsibility and initiative is essential;
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in multicultural environment is essential;
- Proven ability to build relevant strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders and partners is essential;
- Ability to design and manage complex, result-based technical assistance programmes/projects, preferably in the radionuclide field, is essential.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in nuclear physics, engineering or a related field.
