The Nuclear Energy Agency - Deputy Head of the Division of Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning

Main Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• 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, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) back-end considerations, and advanced fuel cycle technologies.
• Develop programmes, approaches, and analyses that support NEA member countries in applying advanced radioactive waste technologies to achieve long-term energy, safety, and environmental objectives.

Programme Development and Committee Support

• 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.
• 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.
• Identify and advance opportunities for collaborative projects and cooperative actions in radioactive waste management and decommissioning.
• 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.