ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) promotes the peaceful use of nuclear technology while ensuring that nuclear materials are not diverted for weapons purposes. It provides expertise and support for nuclear energy development, safety, and security, and conducts rigorous inspections to verify compliance with non-proliferation agreements. By fostering international cooperation and advancing nuclear science, the IAEA aims to enhance global stability and address critical challenges in energy and health.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Research Reactor Section Head, the Nuclear Engineer (Research Reactor Fuel Cycle) develops and implements IAEA activities to increase relevant capabilities within interested Member States for policy making, strategic planning, technology development and operational practices in the area of research reactor fuel cycle.

Role

The Nuclear Engineer (Research Reactor Fuel Cycle) fulfils several roles within the Section: (1) an expert, providing advice to the Section Head and interested member states on research reactor fuel cycle issues; (2) a project manager, implementing IAEA activities in the area of research reactor fuel cycle; (3) a technical officer responsible for providing technical support to the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme on specific aspects of research reactors; (4) a technical writer producing and reviewing documents relating to Research Reactors.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Provide authoritative information, advice and guidance on research reactor fuel cycle and related issues. Gather, maintain and apply knowledge of international best practices and trends, contribute specialised expertise to the design and implementation of the Agency’s programme in the subject area.
Plan, prepare, and lead technical meetings, consultants’ meetings, workshops and other scientific meetings in the subject area, including proposing their subjects, preparing their scopes, selecting the participants, co-ordinating implementation and finalization of reports and documents.
As a technical officer, support extrabudgetary and technical cooperation projects in the subject area; evaluate proposals, plan and implement activities; prepare and monitor contracts for the supply of goods and services such as technical equipment, external assistance or research; and review the results achieved.
Develop technical guidelines, reports and other technical documents on important aspects related to research reactors and update IAEA publications in the subject area.
Promote, coordinate and evaluate Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs) in Member States and conduct complex studies and assessments related to issues and trends in the subject area.
Contribute to e-tools related to IAEA activities on research reactors, such as databases, information hubs, e-Learning.
Collaborate with members of the Section, Division, other Divisions, and external stakeholders in the subject area.
As assigned, provide technical leadership and guidance to more junior technical specialists.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master’s Degree – Advanced university degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or related field.

Bachelor’s Degree – University degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or related field with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.

Minimum seven years of professional experience in the subject area, particularly in research reactor fuel cycle.
Experience in international cooperation with proven ability to participate effectively in a multinational and multidisciplinary team with sensitivity and respect fer diversity.
Excellent oral and written command of English, experience in technical writing in English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $77326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 45158*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

• The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

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 and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.

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