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 for establishing, coordinating and implementing the IAEA's nuclear security programme to protect against, detect and respond to criminal acts or acts of nuclear terrorism and threats thereof. NSNS comprises four Sections:
•Nuclear Security of Materials Outside of Regulatory Control Section
•Nuclear Security of Materials and Facilities Section
•Information Management Section
•Programme Development and International Cooperation Section
The Programme Development and International Cooperation Section (PDIC) provides support to the overall planning and coordination of the work of the Division including responsibility for and management of the Nuclear Security Fund, the evaluation of results, financial matters; and interaction with and reporting to donors. PDIC assists in the development and promotion of nuclear security through development of IAEA guidance in nuclear security, promotion of relevant international legal instruments, facilitating nuclear security working and advisory groups, and providing Divisional communications and outreach support. The Section assists in human resource development in nuclear security for Member States, coordinating and advising on overall strategy, methodology and evaluation development for the Division's education and training programmes. It coordinates two collaborative Networks for nuclear security education and training, one for nuclear security academic and educational institutions (INSEN) and one for national Nuclear Security Support Centres (NSSCs).
The Education and Training Development Unit coordinates NSNS Divisional education and training activities and provides assistance to States in the planning and implementation of nuclear security education, training and human resource development programmes. It leads in strategy development and programme planning for, and provides guidance on, education and training activities (and the interface between them), assists in identifying the training needs of States and coordinates activities required for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of nuclear security training provided by NSNS. The Unit coordinates internal and external NSNS training and education programme development, the oversight of the revision of the programme in line with recommendations contained in the Nuclear Security Series documents, and other factors defined in NSNS documents purposed for self-assessment. This Unit provides methodology support and advice to NSNS sections and technical officers, analyses lessons learned from NSNS training practices, accumulates and disseminates good practices in the training area, and works to develop innovative means of training delivery including new teaching techniques such as e-learning. The Unit is also responsible for coordinating two collaborative networks, one for academic and educational institutions engaged in nuclear security education (INSEN) and one concerning the establishment and operation of national Nuclear Security Support Centres (NSSCs) which, along with other PDIC activities, help build capacity and support the sustainability of nuclear security in States.
Main Purpose Under the supervision and guidance of the Education and Training Development Unit Head, the consultant provides expertise in electronics, security and security systems at the events being held in the Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre (NSTDC), to perform routine operations, maintenance, and configuration management of security equipment at NSDTC. In addition, the Consultant – Laboratory Technician provides training and technical expertise to applied research and development projects and training courses offered to Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration (NSTDC) trainees. The Consultant will provide technical expertise related to the management, operation, and maintenance of equipment used at the Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre (NSDTC), including control and data acquisition systems, scientific instruments, microprocessor-based applications, and information and communication technology (ICT) equipment.
In addition, the consultant provides expertise in the training and technical backstopping to applied research and development projects and training courses offered to Member State experts. Functions / Key Results Expected Routine operation, maintenance, configuration management and testing of security equipment at NSTDC. Prepare, and ensure in good working order, all equipment and training kits required for various nuclear security training courses involving security equipment. Perform testing and related programming of various features of the security equipment in order to ensure proper functioning, and to diagnose malfunctions. Perform troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing systems and/or equipment. Inform Unit Head of new products and developments and request orders for replacement parts when needed. Draft and prepare procurement specifications, evaluate bids, develop and implement acceptance test procedures for security equipment upgrades. Provide expertise in the training of fellows and other trainees from Member States on operation, maintenance and testing of security equipment. Provide expertise in the team in the control and data acquisition of scientific instruments, microprocessor applications and information communication technology of nuclear security instrumentation. Prepare, and ensure in good working order, all equipment and training kits required for various nuclear security training courses involving instrumentation systems and microprocessor applications. Contribute technical input in the training of fellows and other trainees from Member States on effective use of nuclear instrumentation for radiation detection, spectrometry and other nuclear security applications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required - Skills and Expertise Qualifications and Experience University degree in nuclear security, electronic engineering or other relevant qualifications. Minimum of five years of relevant working experience in the field of security systems and of instrumentation, electronics and measurement technology. Excellent oran and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 250, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent. |
