Unit Head (Nuclear Security Detection Architecture) (P4)

Unit Head (Nuclear Security Detection Architecture) (P4)

IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency

Vienna, Austria

Main Purpose

Under the supervision and guidance of the Section Head, Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control the Unit Head (Nuclear Security Detection Architecture) is responsible for the coordination of the design and delivery of programme activities in relation to nuclear security detection architecture, within the IAEA’s nuclear security programme. The Unit Head manages the team and works with nuclear security officers to prioritize, implement and monitor Unit’s activities based on needs identified by States, including within Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plans (INSSPs) and other relevant sources of information. and coordinate obtaining the relevant inputs from the other Units within the Section and Division. The Unit Head will also manage relevant technical inputs of the Unit for definition, planning and evaluation of separate projects and tasks related to the nuclear security detection architecture, assisting to develop and sustain effective technical capabilities to support Member States nuclear security infrastructure, as well as identify the means for carrying out these projects and tasks.

The Unit Head is also responsible for development and review of nuclear security guidance and other technical documents, training materials and reports, and for conduct of advisory services, expert missions and training events related to nuclear security detection architecture.

Further, he/she will coordinate provision of comprehensive technical input into the development and implementation of the States INSSPs and associated projects.

Role

Reporting to the Section Head MORC, the Unit Head (Nuclear Security Detection Architecture) is: (1) a coordinator, managing planning, design and delivery of programme activities related to nuclear security detection; (2) a team leader, managing the Unit’s team in accordance with relevant Agency’s policies and procedures; (3) a technical expert in nuclear security detection of material out of regulatory control, identifying gaps and supporting the development of appropriate international guidance on nuclear security of nuclear material and nuclear facilities, and providing technical inputs to development and implementation of INSSPs; (4) a technical officer for the relevant projects of particular technical complexity; and (5) a scientific secretary, developing nuclear security series documents, as well as other technical documents and training materials on the matters of nuclear security detection architecture.

Functions/Key Results Expected

• Coordinate IAEA activities related to improving the nuclear security detection architecture in States.
• Lead the development of guidance, within the IAEA Nuclear Security Series of publications, and facilitate their acceptance and use by States.
• Develop work plans for activities to support Member States activities to improve their national nuclear security regimes.
• Provide expert support to States efforts, upon request, to identify and make recommendations regarding establishment, improvement and sustainability of an effective nuclear security systems and measures for detecting nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control.
• Contribute to capacity building, including implementation of training, workshops, exercises and seminars related to nuclear security detection architecture.
• Lead the design and delivery of nuclear security activities identified in the INSSPs for individual States.
• Analyze the input from INSSPs for the structured planning of future projects for security of nuclear material and nuclear facilities and to develop annual work plans and identify funding needs.
• Contribute to the continued high standing and recognition of the IAEA by representing the IAEA at national and international meetings as required; establish and maintain contacts with relevant international organizations, initiatives, committees and scientific societies.
• Manage and maintain a nuclear security equipment laboratory in support Member States to establish and improve their capabilities on nuclear security detection.
• Plan, organize, manage and evaluate the work of the team, continuously reviewing effectiveness, focusing on priorities and driving for excellence in line with the IAEAs quality management and results-based programming approach.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies (Competency Framework)

• Communication - Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information, and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate.
• Achieving Results - Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and for the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned.
• Teamwork - Encourages teamwork, builds effective teams and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit, remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility.
• Planning and Organizing - Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs, taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones.

Functional Competencies

• Judgement/decision making - Consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions. Facilitates dialogue and development of best practice to support judgement/decision making, in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules.
• Partnership building - Identifies interests and goals common to the Agency’s partners and its stakeholders to foster partnership building. Promotes collaboration with partners, colleagues across teams and stakeholders.
• Technical/scientific credibility - Provides guidance and advice in his/her area of expertise on the application of scientific/professional methods, procedures and approaches.

Required Expertise

• Material Out of Regulatory - Control Detection Systems and Measures - Excellent knowledge of nuclear security detection architecture.
• Material Out of Regulatory - Control Detection equipment - Technical understanding of, and ability to, operate detection equipment.
• Nuclear Security - National Nuclear Security Regimes - Excellent understanding of States' nuclear security regimes.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Advanced University degree in nuclear science, engineering, or other relevant field.
• University degree in nuclear science, engineering, or other relevant field with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in nuclear security; including minimum of three years of managerial experience and experience at the operational level.
• Proven national experience in nuclear security detection architecture and activities involving nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control.
• Experience in leading small teams of technical staff.
• Experience in working with national and international organizations or institutes.
• 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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.