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Nuclear Engineer (Infrastructure)(P4)

Vienna

  • Organization: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
    • Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
    • Renewable Energy sector
    • Nuclear Technology
    • Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section
    • Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
    • Energy sector
  • Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Setting

The objective of the Department of Nuclear Energy (NE) is to foster the efficient and safe use of nuclear power by supporting interested Member States in\: improving the performance of nuclear power plants, the nuclear fuel cycle, and the management of nuclear wastes; catalysing innovation in nuclear power and fuel cycle technologies; developing indigenous capabilities around the world for national energy planning; deploying new nuclear power plants; preserving and disseminating nuclear information and knowledge; and advancing science and industry through improved operation of research reactors.

The department has a dynamic, participative and interactive operating environment with inputs received from the Board of Governors, the General Conference, policy and decision-makers, and technical counterparts in Member States and the international development community.

The Division of Nuclear Power comprises the Nuclear Power Engineering Section, the Nuclear Power Technology Development Section, the Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section and the INPRO (International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles) Section. The Division provides core engineering, technological, human resource development and management support to interested Member States in the field of nuclear power.

The Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section helps Member States to have a better understanding of the requirements needed for implementing nuclear power programmes, to enhance their capabilities associated with the construction of their first nuclear power plant or new nuclear power plants, to enhance their abilities to develop the necessary infrastructure for introducing nuclear power on safe and sustainable manner, and to expand the use of an internationally recognized approach for the introduction of nuclear power, including a harmonized framework and qualitative data, through coordination throughout the IAEA.


Main Purpose

As part of a team led by the Section Head, the Nuclear Engineer (Infrastructure) formulates, coordinates and implements the IAEA's activities on nuclear power infrastructure development, and based on expert knowledge, conducts activities related to direct assistance and advice to Member States.


Role

The Nuclear Engineer (Infrastructure) plays several key roles in the Section\: project manager for activities associated with capacity building for the introduction of nuclear power, an expert in all aspects of planning of nuclear power programmes and associated infrastructure; a communicator delivering high quality presentations and documents relating to nuclear infrastructure; a technical officer leading IAEA missions to developing countries, leading discussions with decision-makers and high level representatives of Member States


Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Formulate, plan, implement and evaluate projects in capacity building for infrastructure development in collaboration with technical experts from inside and outside the section
  • Develop, maintain and promote best practices on key sectional processes for coordinating IAEA assistance with Member States' national activities
  • As a technical officer, backstop technical cooperation projects in the subject area, evaluating proposals and planning and implementing activities; review the results achieved and conduct analysis
  • Initiate, plan and conduct technical meetings for Member States to review and discuss the status and progress achieved in nuclear infrastructure and nuclear power programme planning
  • Develop technical documents and reports on various aspects of the IAEA's activities on nuclear infrastructure
  • Provide authoritative information, advice and guidance on nuclear infrastructure and nuclear power programme planning
  • Coordinate/liaise with external institutions and stakeholders, including donor organizations; gather, maintain and apply knowledge of international best practice and future trends in the subject area.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Name Definition
 
Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.
 
Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.
 
Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.
 
Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.


Functional Competencies

Name Definition
 
Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.
 
Partnership building Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals.
 
Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.


Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description
     
Nuclear Engineering Management Systems for Nuclear Facilities Expertise in nuclear programme management according to the quality standards and programme roadmap.
     
Management and Programme Analysis Project Management Ability to design and manage complex projects.
     
Nuclear Engineering Project Management Knowledge of structuring of nuclear power programme and project, procurement strategy development, licensing processes in nuclear power plants.
     
Information Technology Technical Writing Skills in technical writing in English for producing and reviewing documents relating to nuclear infrastructure and the planning of nuclear power programmes.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced degree in engineering, international relations or university degree and equivalent work experience in the nuclear field.

Minimum seven years' professional experience in the field of nuclear power programme development, and new build project experience an asset.
Experience in international cooperation in the nuclear field with developing countries.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.


Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $72637 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 28474, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance


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Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values)\:
Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process
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