The Nuclear Energy Agency – Socio-Technical Policy Analyst in Radioactive Waste Management & Decommissioning

Position description

Main Responsibilities

Programme Development and Committee Support

• Support the work of the Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC) and its sub-groups in delivering their Programme of Work that integrate technical safety requirements with societal expectations, ethical considerations, and governance frameworks;
• Contribute to the development of practical solutions for nuclear waste management and decommissioning challenges, including collecting country-specific data, conducting in-depth analyses, organising expert discussions, and preparing high-quality summary reports;
• Track and rigorously analyse developments in social science research related to Radioactive Waste Management, encompassing risk perception, community engagement, and long-term stewardship;
• Identify and advance opportunities for collaborative projects and cooperative actions in radioactive waste management;
• Work closely with other NEA divisions to support cross-cutting projects, publications, and events in related technical and policy areas;
• Implement joint undertakings among interested member countries to address specific radioactive waste and decommissioning issues.

International Coordination and Representation

• Maintain strong working relationships and coordinate relevant activities with key external organisations, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the European Commission (EC), and other governmental and non-governmental bodies such as EPRI;
• Represent the RWMD and the NEA at high-level international fora on radioactive waste and decommissioning issues, communicating NEA perspectives and activities effectively.

Facilitation of Technical Committees, Workshops, and Reports

• Provide technical and organisational support for the meetings of committees and subsidiary bodies, including expert groups and international cooperative projects. Responsibilities include guidance on the Programme of Work, meeting preparation and facilitation, and drafting of summary records;
• Provide expert contributions to the drafting, review, and editing of scientific and technical reports as well as policy-relevant documents, including coordinating contributions from external experts and consultants;
• Support cross-cutting technical and policy initiatives led by NEA standing technical committees and working groups;
• Organise scientific workshops and conferences, including logistical planning, documentation, and financial oversight.

Other Tasks

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Head of Division, RWMD.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Advanced degree in public policy, international affairs, social sciences, engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in radioactive waste management or the nuclear sector.

Professional Background

• Minimum of five years of experience in the nuclear sector and socio-technical analysis, preferably in radioactive waste management and decommissioning. Experience in consensus-building among national and international experts on RWM and decommissioning priorities;
• Proven national level and international experience interacting with senior officials and experts from governmental organisations, regulatory authorities and research institutions;
• Proven experience in leading dialogues of a team of diverse experts;
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage simultaneously several programme of works with strict deadlines and within budget.

Additional Information

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2), Enable People (Level 1), Ethics and Integrity (Level 2), Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2), Achieve Results (Level 2), Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2);
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

Application instructions

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