Overview

The Section Head (Research Reactor Safety Section) manages and leads the Research Reactor Safety Section, initiating, developing, and implementing the IAEA's policy and programme on research reactor and fuel cycle safety. The role ensures the efficacy of the IAEA's programme globally and manages the Section's resources.

Tasks Summary

• - Plans, initiates, develops, implements, guides, coordinates and supervises the activities of the Section.
• - Provides technical and managerial leadership in enhancing Member States' capabilities in applying IAEA safety standards through safety review services.
• - Enhances Member States' capabilities in establishing and maintaining procedures for self-assessment of compliance with IAEA safety standards.
• - Coordinates and supports Member States in education and training, including conducting coordinated research projects.
• - Broadens knowledge on research reactor and fuel cycle safety through organizing scientific meetings and preparing scientific publications.
• - Establishes and maintains contacts with scientists at relevant organizations, committees and scientific societies.
• - Plans, manages and leads the development, review and publication process of safety standards for research reactors and fuel cycle facilities.
• - Plans, organizes and leads complex safety review missions, including preparatory and follow-up visits, and assessment of Member States' needs.
• - Provides technical input and coordinates the preparation of mission reports.
• - Identifies strategies and analyzes information to enhance the capability of the Section's programme to address Member States' needs.
• - Leads the IAEA's activities related to supporting the further strengthening of the international safety regime in assigned technical areas.
• - Coordinates the Section's provision of specialized technical input to technical cooperation projects.

Experience Requirements

• - At least 10 years’ experience, of which 4 years is at an international level, in nuclear installation design, operation, or regulatory oversight.
• - Including 5 years in a senior position.
• - Advanced expertise in research reactor and fuel cycle safety is preferred.
• - Proven leadership in managing technical programmes and multidisciplinary teams is required.
• - Experience in developing nuclear regulations or implementing IAEA safety standards is required.
• - Strong capability in scientific communication (reports, publications, meetings) and stakeholder engagement is required.
• - Experience delivering international safety review missions is preferred.
• - Experience in capacity-building, training coordination, or technical cooperation projects, is preferred.

Qualification Requirements

• - Master’s degree: Advanced university degree in engineering or physical/nuclear sciences.
• - Bachelor’s degree: A university degree in engineering or physical/nuclear sciences in combination with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.