Deputy Head of the Division of Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning

Core responsibilities:

• Serve as Deputy Head of Division, contributing to strategic planning, management, and oversight of divisional activities
• Provide expert leadership and input to develop medium- and long-term strategies related to radioactive waste disposal, used fuel management, facility decommissioning, SMR back-end considerations, and advanced fuel cycle technologies
• Support the work of the Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC), the Committee on Decommissioning of Nuclear Installations and Legacy Management (CDLM), and their sub-groups in delivering their Programme of Work
• Maintain strong working relationships and coordinate relevant activities with key external organizations including IAEA, European Commission, and other governmental and non-governmental bodies

This role contributes to maintaining and further developing the scientific, technological and legal bases required for safe, environmentally sound and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, helping member countries address radioactive waste management and decommissioning challenges.

Required qualifications:

• Advanced university degree or equivalent experience with specialization in relevant technical field such as nuclear engineering, engineering, physics, chemistry, or geology
• At least eight years of experience in the nuclear sector, with experience in radioactive waste management, nuclear decommissioning and nuclear legacy being an asset
• Proven national level and international experience interacting with senior officials and experts from governmental organizations, regulatory authorities and research institutions
• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with commitment to reach good working level

Monthly salary starts at 10,937.92 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax. 36-month fixed-term appointment with OECD staff benefits package.

The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is an intergovernmental agency operating under the OECD framework that facilitates co-operation among countries with advanced nuclear technology infrastructures to seek excellence in nuclear safety, technology, science, related environmental and economic matters and law.