Nuclear Security Officer (INSServ)(P4) - (2025/0417 (080276))

Organization: NSNS-Nucl.Security of Materials outside of Reg.Control Sec.

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2025-07-15, 3:30:03 AM

Closing Date: 2025-08-05, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 24

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Extrabudgetary

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

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 Agency'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 Nuclear Security (NSNS) is responsible, upon request, for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to nuclear security events and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:

Information Management Section
Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
Programme Development and International Cooperation SectionThe Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the Agency'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 Nuclear Security (NSNS) is responsible, upon request, for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to nuclear security events and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:

Information Management Section
Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
Programme Development and International Cooperation Section

The Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section (MORC) is responsible for activities that assist States, upon request, in establishing and maintaining nuclear security systems and measures for the prevention and detection of, and response to, nuclear and other radioactive material outside of regulatory control. These activities include developing nuclear security guidance in the area of nuclear security of materials outside of regulatory control, that is consistent with the relevant binding and non-binding international instruments, as well as providing assistance, upon request, to Member States in implementing their nuclear security frameworks. In addition, the Section conducts the International Nuclear Security Advisory Service (INSServ) and expert missions, upon request, to help Member States to establish and maintain effective nuclear security regimes, assists in capacity building, including education and training through international, regional and national training courses and workshops, develops methodologies, and assists in security upgrades relating to nuclear and radioactive material detection and response capabilities. The Section implements Coordinated Research Projects and technical meetings in the field of nuclear security of MORC and assists Member States in the implementation of nuclear security systems and measures to support Major Public Events.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Section Head, the Nuclear Security Officer International Nuclear Security Advisory Service (INSServ) is responsible for the preparation and the conduct of the increasing International Nuclear Security Advisory Service (INSServ) activities that are requested by the Member States. INSServ activities comprise INSServ missions, INSServ workshops, INSServ self-assessment guidelines, INSServ follow-up activities, INSServ related databases, and development of new modules of INSServ Guidelines.

Role

The Nuclear Security Officer (INSServ) is: (1) a project planner and integrator, leading project planning, design and delivery of INSServ related activities as part of the implementation of the Nuclear Security Plan , in response to Member States’ requests, and monitoring and supervising their implementation; (2) a recognized expert in nuclear security systems and measures for the detection of MORC and response to nuclear security events, contributing expertise and knowledge to Member States on the development, implementation, maintenance and sustainment of a national nuclear security regime in detection of and response to criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving MORC, supporting and participating in other nuclear security activities, including training and exercises; (3) a coordinator and manager of missions and projects of particular technical complexity and/or sensitivity involving the participation of experts from Member States; (4) a scientific secretary to international scientific meetings related to nuclear security, overseeing the preparation and editing of scientific or technical reports, manuals, proceedings and other publications that provide nuclear security guidance, as well as scientific or technical documentation and papers for discussions; and (5) a substantive contributor, providing inputs to the development, documentation and implementation of nuclear security services/support plans.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Coordinate the conduct of INSServ and other advisory/peer review missions related to nuclear security and contribute to the enhancement of INSServ and its follow-up activities.
Contribute to the INSServ follow-up activities in support to States’ efforts to strengthen and maintain effective nuclear security, including providing experts support.
Develop work plans for activities to support States efforts to improve their national nuclear security regimes.
Contribute to capacity building, including conducting training, workshops, exercises and seminars related to Member States’ nuclear security frameworks.
Develop and maintain the INSServ good practices database and the database on pool of experts available for future INSServ missions.
Lead the development of guidance, within the IAEA Nuclear Security Series of publications, related to nuclear security of material out of regulatory control, including self-assessment methodologies and new modules of INSServ Guidelines.
Lead design and delivery of nuclear security activities identified in the Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans (INSSP) for individual States.
Ensure the continued high standing and recognition of the IAEA in representing the IAEA at national and international meetings as required: establish and maintain contacts with relevant international organizations, initiative, committees and scientific societies.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name

Definition

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.

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.

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

Material Out of Regulatory Control

Detection Systems and Measures

Extensive knowledge of nuclear security systems and measures and the worldwide status of nuclear security development

Training

Training Design

Proven experience in the design and delivery of training related to nuclear security

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced University degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field.

Bachelor's Degree - above mentioned field, with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.

A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience at a managerial or operational level in nuclear security detection and response measures.
A recognized organizational, national or international training qualification, or equivalent experience in the design and delivery of training is required.
Good knowledge and understanding of the challenges for the implementation of the IAEA's Nuclear Security Plan is highly 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 $84672 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 45215*, 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.