Nuclear Security Officer (CPPNM)(P3)

Job Description – Nuclear Security Officer (CPPNM)(P3) (2025/0177 (179460))

Organization

NSNS-Programme Dev. and International Cooperation Section

Primary Location

Job Posting

2025-03-12, 7:52:13 AM

Closing Date

2025-04-02, 9:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term – Regular

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. 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 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 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 the development of IAEA guidance in nuclear security, promotion of relevant international legal instruments, and facilitating nuclear security working and advisory groups.

Main Purpose

Under the supervision and guidance of the Section Head, the Nuclear Security Officer (CPPNM) will develop and implement a wide range of activities within the framework of international nuclear security law, focusing on the CPPNM and its Amendment. The Nuclear Security Officer will also work on activities to respond to General Conference resolutions affirming the IAEA\’s role in strengthening the nuclear security framework globally.

Role

The Nuclear Security Officer (CPPNM) is:

1. A planner and coordinator, developing, planning, and implementing the IAEA\’s activities on strengthening the international legal framework related to nuclear security.
2. A facilitator, implementing activities with international organizations, initiatives, and States to better coordinate activities in nuclear security.
3. A technical officer, acting as a point of contact within the Division for the CPPNM and its Amendment.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Develop and implement activities, including training events, to strengthen the international legal framework for nuclear security.
• Develop and implement technical, training, and outreach materials related to international legal framework for nuclear security.
• Coordinate IAEA response to requests for assistance related to the CPPNM.
• Manage preparations for the five-yearly Review Conferences to review the A/CPPNM.
• Liaise and coordinate activities between the IAEA and other international organizations.
• Assist in the design and delivery of relevant projects included in the Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plans (INSSP).
• Analyze relevant input from INSSP\’s for structured planning of future potential projects.

Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills

• Bachelor\’s Degree in International Relations, Law, or a related area.
• At least five years of experience in nuclear security related activities.
• Proven national experience in nuclear security in relation to legal instruments.
• Experience working with international organizations on nuclear security matters.
• Experience in drafting communications and policy notes.
• Experience in planning and implementing training activities in nuclear security.
• Good knowledge of IAEA\’s Nuclear Security Plan challenges is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written command of English; knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.

The IAEA\’s paramount consideration in recruitment 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 various characteristics.

Evaluation Process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted in the application.
• Candidates under serious consideration may be subject to reference and background checks.

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.
• The IAEA retains discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy.

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