The objective of the Safeguards Traineeship Programme is to increase the number of qualified candidates from developing countries for a position of safeguards inspector in the Agency or in their national nuclear organization. In addition to enhancing the technical skills and competence of the trainees, the Traineeship Programme will provide the participants with opportunities to broaden their knowledge about the application of nuclear techniques and their implementation at a facility and a state level.
Responsibilities:
Prepare, organize, implement and report on Safeguards Traineeship programme activities.
Provide training including the preparation and the delivery of case studies and/or specific studies.
Liaise directly with supporting Sections and Divisions.
Facilitate liaison between the Safeguards Training Section, trainees, sponsors, and other programme stakeholders;
Schedule speakers.
Monitor thesis progress and practical performance.
Evaluate and report on trainee learning.
Draft and submit the programme final report including reporting on programme implementation and proposing recommendations for possible programme improvements.
Continue to update the course to integrate new material and teaching approaches and to further develop the on-line platform.
Requirements:
Advanced University Degree in
Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, International Relations or other international nuclear safeguards related field.
At least five years of demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, delivering and evaluating courses or training, preferably in the nuclear or safeguards field is required.
Demonstrated abilities in the Agency's core competences are required: Communication, Teamwork, Planning and Organization, and Achieving Results.
Demonstrated abilities in the following functional competences are also required: Knowledge Sharing and Learning, Judgement/Decision Making, and Technical/Scientific Credibility.
Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle or nuclear instrumentation is required.
Knowledge of international safeguards is an asset.
Experience in technical cooperation programmes or working with developing countries is an asset.
Knowledge and working experience with a learning management system and/or online training tools is an asset.
Fluency in written and spoken English required. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
