Consultant - Control of Radiation Sources Unit

Overview

Provide technical input to strengthen radiation safety regulatory infrastructure

You have:

• Advanced University degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in regulatory control of radiation sources.
• In-depth knowledge of the relevant IAEA Safety Standards, the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and its supplementary guidance.
• Relevant experience in the elaboration and discussion of draft IAEA Safety Standards and other supporting safety documents e.g. Safety Report Series or TECDOCs.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience using IAEA data bases and systems for managing information regarding the regulatory infrastructure of IAEA Member States.
• In-depth knowledge of IAEA methodology for the assessment of national regulatory infrastructure for radiation safety.
• Relevant experience in participating in different IAEA Peer Review Missions of national regulatory infrastructure.
• Relevant experience in the organization of IAEA CS, workshops, technical meetings and training courses and workshops.
• Relevant experience in the preparation and organization of the IAEA School for Drafting Regulations with participation in a number of these school as a coordinator and/or a lecturer.
• Experience and knowledge regarding security of radioactive material is an asset.
• Good oral and written command of English and Spanish. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) is an asset.

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The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the IAEA'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 Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety develops and maintains standards for radiation protection, radioactive waste safety, and safety in the transport of radioactive material that enable the beneficial uses of radiation to be exploited while ensuring appropriate protection of workers, the public, patients and the environment. It also assists Member States in the implementation of these standards and provides related services.

The Regulatory Infrastructure and Transport Safety Section (RIT) is responsible for providing Member States with safety standards, guidance and tools to foster regulatory infrastructure for radiation safety, for the safe transport of radioactive material and for managing information to identify the needs of Member States with a view to improving radiation, transport and waste safety.

The Control of Radiation Sources Unit is responsible for the development of standards for regulatory infrastructure for radiation safety, and for providing for the application of these standards in Member States. It organizes Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) and Advisory Missions related to regulatory infrastructure in the various fields of radiation safety. It is also responsible for the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and the associated import/export guidance.

Main Purpose

Under the managerial supervision of the Unit Head of NSRW/CRS- RIT, the consultant will provide technical input with regards to strengthening radiation safety regulatory infrastructure, starting with a review of the status of progress in IAEA Member States and including the support in the implementation of the work plan of the Regulatory Infrastructure Development Projects (RIDP) project.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Preparation of materials, implementation and assessment of the in-person workshops for "School for Drafting Regulations" to be delivered in English, Spanish and French for the RIDP States, but also to be used for non RIDP States. • Upon demand of countries participating in RIDPs, provide technical input and expertise to the national authorities to prepare new or revise existing regulations on radiation safety and/or to carry out self-assessments and gap analysis of their regulatory framework. • Carry out an in-depth evaluation of the radiation safety regulatory infrastructure (TSA 1) status of IAEA Member States based on available information in IAEA to identify priority areas of support. • Provide technical input to the Advisory Missions on Regulatory Infrastructure for Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security (RISS) requested by Member States for radiation safety. • Draft specific safety guides for selected practices. • Prepare training material and programmes regarding the regulatory control of the radiation safety of facilities and activities. • Provide technical expertise with regards to the Regional Training course on Authorization, Inspection and Enforcement of Industrial applications for countries participating in RIDP-AFR II and coordinate the development of a national training course on regulatory control of industrial applications for RIDPs considering both modalities on-line and presential. • Prepare and organize the IAEA Training Course for new regulators for RIDPs. • Provide technical expertise in the preparation and organization of an IAEA Training Course on Effective Management of Regulatory Experience for Safety for RIDPs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced University degree in Nuclear Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in regulatory control of radiation sources.
• In-depth knowledge of the relevant IAEA Safety Standards, the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and its supplementary guidance.
• Relevant experience in the elaboration and discussion of draft IAEA Safety Standards and other supporting safety documents e.g. Safety Report Series or TECDOCs.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience using IAEA data bases and systems for managing information regarding the regulatory infrastructure of IAEA Member States.
• In-depth knowledge of IAEA methodology for the assessment of national regulatory infrastructure for radiation safety.
• Relevant experience in participating in different IAEA Peer Review Missions of national regulatory infrastructure.
• Relevant experience in the organization of IAEA CS, workshops, technical meetings and training courses and workshops.
• Relevant experience in the preparation and organization of the IAEA School for Drafting Regulations with participation in a number of these school as a coordinator and/or a lecturer.
• Experience and knowledge regarding security of radioactive material is an asset.
• Good oral and written command of English and Spanish. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) is an asset.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 300, 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.

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