Consultant - Nuclear Security Response Plans and Procedures

International Atomic Energy Agency - IAEA

Consultant Closes 02 Oct 2026 2 days left

Overview

Provides technical expertise to strengthen national frameworks for managing the response to criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving nuclear or other radioactive material out of regulatory control, focusing on the development, implementation, and sustainability of response capabilities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the design and development of training materials and relevant publications, in line with existing nuclear security guidance and, lessons learned;
  • Conduct activities, including meetings, training events, Agency missions, table top and field exercises to support Member States to build sustainable nuclear security response capabilities within the specific projects related to the development of nuclear security response capabilities.
  • Contribute to ensuring effective coordination within the organization and with Member States related to projects implementation.
Required Experience

Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience working in nuclear security, with a focus on developing response capabilities and plans and procedures. Experience in developing guidance and training materials related to response to nuclear security events. National and international experience in response planning and field operations. In-depth knowledge of, and proven experience with, nuclear security response systems and measures, national frameworks for managing the response to nuclear security events, and development of nuclear security plans and procedures.

Qualifications

University degree or equivalent in the field of nuclear chemistry, physics or in another field (such as law enforcement). Advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of nuclear chemistry, physics or in another field (such as law enforcement) is an asset.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent oral and written command of English.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Contract Duration
12
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Daily fee of up to a maximum of € 250, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided.
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