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

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (<a href="http://www.oecd.org/about/">OECD</a>) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.</p><p>The Nuclear Energy Agency (<a href="about:blank">NEA</a>) is an intergovernmental agency, which operates under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD). It 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. The mission of the NEA is to assist its 34 member countries in maintaining and further developing, through international co‑operation, the scientific, technological and legal bases required for a safe, environmentally sound and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. It strives to provide authoritative assessments and to forge common understandings on key issues as input to government decisions on nuclear technology policies.</p><p>The NEA is looking for a highly experienced individual to serve in the role as Deputy Head of Division for Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning (RWMD).  The successful candidate will support the activities of the NEA Committee Radioactive Waste Management and Committee for Decommissioning of Nuclear Installations and Legacy Management.  S/he will work under the supervision of the Head of the Division for Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning and will work closely with other NEA staff to achieve the overall objectives of the Agency.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Leadership and Strategic Direction</p><ul><li>Serve as Deputy Head of Division, contributing to strategic planning, management, and oversight of divisional activities.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p>Programme Development and Committee Support</p><ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Identify and advance opportunities for collaborative projects and cooperative actions in radioactive waste management and decommissioning.</li><li>Work closely with other NEA divisions to support cross-cutting projects, publications, and events in related technical and policy areas.</li><li>Implement joint undertakings among interested member countries to address specific radioactive waste and decommissioning issues.</li></ul><p>International Coordination and Representation</p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Represent the RWMD and the NEA at high-level international fora on radioactive waste and decommissioning issues, communicating NEA perspectives and activities effectively.</li></ul><p>Facilitation of Technical Committees, Workshops, and Reports</p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Provide expert contributions to the drafting, review, and editing of scientific and technical reports as w