Overview
The Section Head (Programme Development & Int Cooperation) provides policy and strategy advice, manages programme implementation, and oversees the education and training programme for the Division of Nuclear Security.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of programmatic policies and programmes affecting all sections in the Division of Nuclear Security.
- Facilitate voluntary financial contributions by Member States, including negotiation of conditions and administrative processes.
- Oversee the coordination of the education and training programme and operation of the Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre.
- Oversee the promotion, with Member States, of the universal adherence of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.
- Ensure strategic approaches in the collaborative planning of Division-wide work.
- Review effectiveness and focus on priorities in line with the results-based framework.
- Provide coordination leadership and structure in the development of budgetary plans for the Division.
- Guide the development of a policy framework.
- Manage an innovative and effective team of professionals and support staff.
- Follow the progress of programme implementation, monitor the disbursement of extra-budgetary contributions and ensure the Division meets the conditions placed on their use.
- Oversee and ensure the preparation of required reports to donors, as well as other key Divisional reports.
- Interact with representatives from Member States, as required, to support or facilitate their contributions to the Nuclear Security Fund.
Required Experience
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budget planning, and programme coordination, including five (5) years of experience at a managerial/supervisory level.
- Experience in an international or national organization, governmental body, or regulated sector (preferably in nuclear, defence, or high-security domains).
- Proven experience managing large, complex budgets, including successful resource mobilization of extra-budgetary contributions for donor-funded projects.
- Demonstrated experience in applying RBM principles in planning and monitoring, including developing or applying policy and financial frameworks aligned with organizational strategy.
- Proven experience in cross-functional coordination and liaison with Member States, donors, and strategic partners, ideally in technical environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree - University degree in Finance, Nuclear science, Economics, or other relevant field of study, with an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Master's Degree - Advanced degree in Finance, Nuclear science, Economics or other relevant field of study.
