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Seeking an International Professional grade P4 Nuclear Technology Transport Safety Specialist to plan, organize, and lead complex technical meetings, develop partnerships, and deliver training in radiation, transport, and waste safety. Requires advanced university degree in nuclear science/engineering and minimum 7 years experience in safety assessments and regulatory processes. Eligibility determined by selection exercise.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Country: Austria
Duty station: Vienna, Austria
Contract type: Fixed Term - Regular
Grade: P4
Open to: Internationals
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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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.
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 Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety develops and maintains standards for radiation protection, radioactive waste safety, and safety in the transport of radioactive material that enable the beneficial uses of radiation to be exploited while ensuring appropriate protection of workers, the public, patients and the environment. It also assists Member States in the implementation of these standards and provides related services.The Regulatory Infrastructure and Transport Safety Section (RIT) is responsible for providing Member States with safety standards, guidance and tools to foster regulatory infrastructures for the control of radiation sources, safe transport of radioactive material and capacity building in radiation transport and waste safety. It also manages information to identify the status, progress and needs of Member States with a view to improving their radiation, transport and waste safety.
The Transport Safety Unit is responsible for establishing and maintaining safety standards related to the worldwide safe transport of radioactive material, including the IAEA's Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, and to appraise the application of the safety standards in Member States. This includes efforts to foster the harmonized incorporation of the Transport Regulations and other associated safety standards by international organizations. In addition, the Unit manages projects concerned with key aspects of the Transport Regulations, provides training related to the safe transport of radioactive material, and operates and maintains databases relating to transport issues. The Unit convenes meetings to guide its activities, involving experts from Member States and associated international organizations, including the periodic convening of the Transport Safety Standards Committee (TRANSSC). It is also involved in the provision of technical cooperation to Member States, including training activities.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Unit Head, the Innovative Nuclear Technology Transport Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing activities related to the safe transport of radioactive material and of advanced nuclear technologies.
Role
The Innovative Nuclear Technology Transport Safety Specialist is: (1) a substantive expert, developing and reviewing international safety standards and guidance related to the safe transport of radioactive material and of advanced nuclear technologies; (2) an adviser, working with Member States and international organizations to identify means of improving the safe transport of radioactive material at the international level; and (3) a technical officer, implementing complex, multi-disciplinary technical assistance projects, including guiding and facilitating discussions with policy makers and relevant representatives of Member States.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Develop, review and revise safety standards and technical documents on specific areas, ensuring they reflect international consensus and state-of-the-art knowledge and information and that they can serve as a basis for achieving a harmonized approach to the safe transport of radioactive material and of advanced nuclear technologies at the international level.
Provide advice to Member States and other international organizations on the safe transport of radioactive material with the aim of achieving harmonized application of the international regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material.
Strengthen appropriate forums in order to increase awareness in Member States and relevant international organizations of topical issues related to the safe transport of radioactive material.
Plan, organize, and lead complex technical meetings in the area of Transport Safety.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies (Competency Framework)
NameDefinition CommunicationCommunicates 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 ResultsTakes 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. TeamworkActively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Planning and OrganizingPlans 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.
Functional Competencies
NameDefinition Judgement/decision makingConsults 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 buildingIdentifies 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 credibilityEnsures 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
FunctionNameExpertise Description Radiation, Transport and Waste SafetyApplication of Safety StandardsExpert in implementing IAEA Safety Standards for the safe transport of radioactive material particularly safety assessment of spent fuel and high-level waste and advanced fuel transport packages. Radiation, Transport and Waste SafetyDevelopment of IAEA Safety StandardsKnowledge and experience in the development processes of the IAEA Safety Standards. Radiation, Transport and Waste SafetyEducation and Training Development in Transport SafetyDemonstrated ability in design and delivery of training and education in transport safety or regulatory framework. Radiation, Transport and Waste SafetyInternational Transport Regulations for Radioactive MaterialKnowledge of the international conventions, laws, codes and treaties (sea based or land based) for transport safety. Radiation, Transport and Waste SafetyRegulatory Experience in the Safe Transport of Radioactive MaterialProven experience in the implementation of regulatory core processes and/or contribution in international peer reviews.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $86027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 44820*, 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
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