Section Head (Nuclear Power Engineering)

Directs the Nuclear Power Engineering Section’s technical programme, staff and resources, guiding Member State support for safe plant operation, construction and commissioning, life-cycle management and performance improvement while coordinating cooperation, publications and expert services.

Department: Nuclear Power Engineering Section

• Plan, manage and supervise the Nuclear Power Engineering Section’s programme and staff
• Guide Member State support for plant operation, long-term operation, maintenance and performance improvement
• Coordinate technical support for new nuclear-power programmes, construction, commissioning and infrastructure development
• Provide specialised technical input and workplans for technical-cooperation projects
• Organise scientific meetings, training courses and workshops and oversee technical publications
• Coordinate international collaborative projects and promote exchange of nuclear-engineering experience
• Represent the IAEA in scientific forums and maintain partnerships with institutes and international organisations
• Advise the Division Director on programmatic, scientific, technical and administrative matters

• Advanced university degree in nuclear engineering, engineering or a related technical discipline, or a bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience
• At least ten years of relevant professional experience in nuclear power engineering
• Project management experience covering design, monitoring and implementation
• Experience managing human and financial resources
• Knowledge and technical experience in safety practices and standards
• Excellent oral and written command of English

• Fixed-term regular appointment for 36 months with a one-year probation period
• Professional staff are subject to the IAEA rotation policy and a normal maximum seven-year tour