Guidance and Standards Nuclear Security Officer (Tech Lead)
Organizational Context
The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) leads the IAEA's nuclear safety and security program, protecting people and the environment from radiation and supporting Member States. The Division of Nuclear Security (NSNS) implements this program, focusing on preventing, detecting, and responding to nuclear security events. The Programme Development and International Cooperation Section (PDIC) within NSNS supports overall planning, manages the Nuclear Security Fund, and promotes nuclear security through guidance development and international cooperation.
Job Purpose
This role serves as the Technical Lead for Guidance and Standards within the nuclear security program, coordinating activities related to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) and its Amendment, as well as Nuclear Security Guidance documents. The officer will act as Coordinator and Scientific Secretary for the Nuclear Security Guidance Committee (NSGC) and the Director General's Advisory Group on Nuclear Security (AdSec). Key responsibilities include advising on the long-term strategy for IAEA nuclear security guidance, managing the review and approval process for security publications, and enhancing coordination on safety-security interfaces in publications.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of activities for the CPPNM and its Amendment, and Nuclear Security Guidance documents, including within the Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plan. Provide technical expertise for the Nuclear Security Series structure and for activities promoting the CPPNM and its Amendment. Contribute to capacity building through training and workshops on information and computer security. Present NSNS activities related to guidance, AdSec, and the CPPNM to various IAEA bodies and Member States. Manage the quality and timely delivery of IAEA guidance documents, ensuring rigorous planning and controls. Coordinate advice from Member State experts on AdSec to the Director General. Represent the IAEA internationally and foster relationships with relevant organizations. Propose strategies for strengthening safety-security interfaces in publications.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of professional experience in nuclear security and/or nuclear safety is required. This includes national experience in developing laws, regulations, and guidance documents, as well as experience with international organizations and in project and quality management.
Skills
Communication, Achieving Results, Teamwork, Planning and Organizing, Judgement/decision making, Partnership building, Technical/scientific credibility, Guidance Development, Member State Engagement, Project Management.