Emergency Preparedness Coordinator(P5)

Overview

The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator develops and implements the IAEA's policy and strategy for enhancing Member States' preparedness for response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, co-ordinate and monitor implementation and supervise activities in strengthening Member States' preparedness.
• Manage the development, maintenance and provision for application of Safety Standards, technical guidelines and tools.
• Provide expert technical knowledge, guidance and advice to Member States.
• Oversee technical support for technical cooperation projects.
• Maintain agreements and cooperation with relevant international organizations.
• Carry out duties as on-call Emergency Response Manager within the IAEA's Incident and Emergency System (IES).

Required Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies, and in radiation protection, of which at least five years at the managerial level and three years at international level in the development of Safety Standards, technical guidelines and tools in preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies irrespective of the initiating cause. Experience in developing national response plans, and in developing and appraising of the national emergency preparedness and response arrangements.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation protection or a related field. A first level university degree in nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation protection or a related field plus two years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree. A doctorate degree in nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radiation protection or a related field would be an asset.

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