Uranium Resources Specialist(P4)

Job title:

Uranium Resources Specialist(P4)

Company

International Atomic Energy Agency

Job description

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 SettingThe Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (NEFW) comprises the Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section, the Waste Technology Section, the Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation Section and the Research Reactor Section. The Division seeks to support Member States in building their capacity to access technologies, to share good practices and to develop safe and effective approaches across all aspects of research reactors, nuclear fuel cycle, decommissioning, radioactive waste management and environmental remediation.The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section (NFCMS) assists interested Member States in the development of safe, environmentally friendly, economically viable, proliferation-resistant and sustainable fuel cycle options and it encourages information exchange on the exploration, mining and processing of uranium and thorium, on the design, manufacturing and performance of nuclear fuels, on the management of spent fuel, and on the development of advanced and innovative nuclear fuels and fuel cycles.Main PurposeAs a member of a team reporting directly to the Section Head, the Uranium Resources Specialist implements the activities related to the evaluation of uranium and thorium from the standpoint of exploration, resources estimation/classification and availability, economics and sustainability in current and future reactor fuel cycle systems, and operational aspects of the current uranium production cycle. This involves:
– Bringing together international experts by organizing technical meetings to prepare state-of-the-art and best practice reports in the areas of uranium exploration, resource delineation, , estimation and classification; mine geology; uranium , processing; and related environmental protection issues;
– Maintaining information data on the abundance and distribution of existing identified uranium and thorium resources;
– Participating in peer reviews of uranium production cycle activities and facilities, and;
– Supporting technical cooperation (TC) projects by organizing review missions training programmes, expert missions and workshops in various fields to develop technical aspect of capacity building programmes.RoleThe Uranium Resources Specialist is: (1) a programme developer and implementer, assisting in planning and developing IAEA’s programmes on uranium exploration and resources; (2) a scientific secretary/technical expert, planning and leading Consultancy and Technical Meetings; (3) a mission leader, planning and leading moderately complex review missions; and (4) a technical and project officer evaluating TC projects, and promoting and assessing coordinated research projects (CRPs) in the area of uranium resources.Functions / Key Results ExpectedContribute specialized knowledge and experience to the planning, development and implementation of the IAEA’s programme supporting requesting Member States in uranium resources development for nuclear fuel cycles by defining a pathway to preparedness for sustainable uranium mining and processing.
Plan and lead complex Technical Meetings/Workshops on uranium resources, resource estimation and classification, and production, including proposing their subject, preparing their scope, selecting participants, coordinating the drafting of technical reports and documents, as well as the preparation of e-tools and the maintenance of data bases.
Plan and lead complex training activities, preparatory meetings and follow-up visits, and the assessment of uranium resources and production needs; provide technical input to the preparation of mission reports.
Participate in peer reviews of facilities involved in the uranium production cycle, such as mine sites and uranium extraction facilities.
Evaluate TC projects, develop action plans and plans, organize and participate in seminars, workshops, expert missions and training courses.
Promote, coordinate and evaluate moderately complex CRPs among participating Member States and conduct moderately complex studies and assessments related to issues and trends.
Develop international recommendations and guidance on uranium exploration/production with a view to addressing Member States’ specific needs.Competencies and ExpertiseCore Competencies Name Definition
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.
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.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
Geology Geology Uranium production cycle, including exploration, resource delineation, mine geology, production and processing of ores to ore concentrate.
Nuclear Engineering Project Management Developing, implementing programmes, evaluating projects, and promoting, coordinating and evaluating coordinated research projects.Asset Expertise Function Name Expertise Description
Geology Geology Recognised competency in resource estimation and reporting in at least one national resource reporting systemQualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Master’s Degree – Advanced university degree in geology economic geology, metallogeny, earth sciences or a closely related technical or scientific discipline. PhD is an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree – University degree in geology economic geology, metallogeny, earth sciences or a closely related technical or scientific discipline with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
• In-depth knowledge gained through a minimum of seven years of hands-on experience in the uranium production cycle.
• Practical experience in geological uranium exploration and resource definition.
• Experience/involvement in uranium production cycle activities at the international level.
• Experience in managing small teams and projects.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

RemunerationThe 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 which currently amounts to US $ 31498*, dependency benefits, , , and ; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, , and More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: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):

, and . * 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

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.

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:19:40 GMT

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