Consultant - Emergency Response

Organizational Context

The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) leads the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, protecting people and the environment from radiation exposure and supporting Member States. The Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) within NS is the IAEA's central point for preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies globally.

Job Purpose

This consultancy provides critical technical expertise to support the IAEA's response to global nuclear and radiological events, ensuring compliance with international conventions on early notification and assistance. Key functions include preparing, implementing, and evaluating emergency exercises (ConvEx), developing essential documentation, and delivering related training. The role also contributes technical input to the IEC's programmatic activities, strengthening international response arrangements and facilitating emergency assistance under the Assistance Convention.

Responsibilities

The consultant will offer expert advice on the IEC's operational roles during nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies. Responsibilities include evaluating response information and exercise feedback to identify improvement areas for international response arrangements. The role involves preparing and conducting emergency response exercises, developing associated documentation, and providing training. Additionally, the consultant will contribute technical expertise to the IEC's programmatic activities, participate in relevant meetings, workshops, and exercises, and prepare reports such as the CAM report, designing methodologies for collecting feedback on recommendation implementation.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in nuclear or radiological emergency preparedness is required, with a specific focus on planning and executing emergency exercises. Experience in data and information analysis and reporting is also necessary.

Skills

Expertise in emergency preparedness and response. Knowledge of international nuclear safety issues and trends. Skills in data and information analysis and reporting. Strong analytical writing capabilities. Proficiency in liaison and coordination. Project management abilities. Excellent command of oral and written English.

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