This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.
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Organizational Setting
The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the IAEA's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and nuclear security.The Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) is part of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security and reports to the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department. The IEC serves as the IAEA's focal point for preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies regardless of their cause, and for strengthening Member States' preparedness for response.
Main Purpose
The Incident and Emergency Assessment Officer works under the supervision of the Response System Coordinator and develops, maintains, implements and improves assessment and prognosis methodologies for nuclear or radiological incidents and emergencies in a manner consistent with IAEA Safety Standards and guidance on emergency preparedness and response. He/she performs emergency preparedness and response oriented assessment of incidents and emergencies reported to the IAEA's Incident and Emergency Center (IEC) and participates in the preparation, conduct and evaluation of drills and exercises. Additionally, he/she participates in actions in response to nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies.
Role
The Incident and Emergency Assessment Officer is: (1) a technical expert, developing, maintaining, implementing and improving assessment and prognosis methodologies ( including manuals,procedures, checklists, tools) and associated training materials; (2) a trainer giving lectures and conducting drills and exercises on topics related to the assessment and prognosis methodologies for the Agency's Incident and Emergency System (IES); (3) and an analyst identifying the relevant criteria and benchmarks in the IAEA Safety Standards, guidelines and operational manuals to be used in the assessment and prognosis process.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Develop assessment and prognosis methodologies (including manuals, procedures, checklists and tools) for nuclear or radiological incidents and emergencies.
Develop training materials for the training, drills and exercises of the staff within IES and deliver the associated training.
Perform an assessment of a nuclear or radiological incident and emergency, including its potential consequences, analysis of available information and prognosis of possible scenarios, utilizing inputs from the relevant technical specialists within IES.
Coordinate an assessment of a situation during or in the aftermath of a nuclear or radiological incident and emergency utilizing inputs from relevant Divisions of the Agency.
Provide support and relevant expertise to the IES and participate in associated training and exercises.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
Functional Competencies
Required Expertise
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Bachelor's Degree - University degree in physical sciences, engineering, radiation protection or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in emergency preparedness and response, including minimum of 3 years of experience in an operational office environment.
Experience in performing an assessment of a nuclear or radiological incident and emergency, including its potential consequences, analysis of available information and prognosis of possible scenarios is required.
Experience in provision of training in emergency preparedness and response is desirable.
Experience in conducting emergency drills and exercises for handling nuclear accidents or radiological emergencies is desirable.
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 $70212 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 37493*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
General Information
- The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
- Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
- The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly 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.
- The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation process
- The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
- Staff members may be assigned to any location.
- Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
- 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.
