Consultant – Regulatory Effectiveness Conference

Organizational Setting

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 Office of Safety and Security Coordination is located in the Office of the Deputy Director General, Head of the Department. Its mission is to ensure the technical consistency and effective coordination of the IAEA’s activities in the nuclear, radiation, transport and waste safety and nuclear security programmes. The Office comprises three Sections: the Programme and Strategy Coordination Section, the Networks Management and Partnership Section and the Safety Standards and Security Guidance  Development Section.
The mission of the Programme and Strategy Coordination Section (PSCS) is to ensure the effective development and coordinated implementation of Major Programme 3 and to provide for a common strategic approach to cross cutting areas such as capacity building.

Main Purpose

Under the supervision of the Section Head, Programme and Strategy Coordination Section (PSCS), Office of Safety and Security Coordination (NSOC), and in coordination with relevant staff in the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, the Consultant will provide support for the IAEA’s implementation of activities for the International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems (RegCon26). The Consultant will support the arrangement of preparatory meetings, development of the scientific programme, review of abstracts and promotion for the Conference and is to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality conference meeting the needs of attendees and stakeholders.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Provide and collate technical input for the creation of a detailed agendas for all preparatory meetings.
• Document preparatory meeting outcomes and action items, ensuring follow-up and accountability among team members.
• Collate contributions from stakeholders to develop the Conference announcement and final programme.
• Provide technical input in the development of impactful messages and communication products and materials tailored for the Conference.
• Manage the submission process via IAEA’s INDICO system, ensuring efficient tracking and handling of all submissions.
• Compile, analyse, and report on data related to submissions, including submission rates, acceptance rates, and author demographics for reporting purposes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required 

Skills and Expertise

•    Project Management

•    Data Management

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Engineering, science, business administration, political science, international relations, law, public administration or related field.
• Certification in Project Management is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven project management experience.
• Proven experience working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Proven experience in implementing large events at the international level.
• Familiarity with the IAEA’s INDICO system, is an asset.
• Excellent ability to communicate in English (written, spoken, and oral comprehension)

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 250, 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.