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The NEA’s Division of Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning (RWMD) is seeking a Socio-Technical Policy Analyst to lead and support initiatives that integrate cross-cutting social science and technical dimensions of radioactive waste management (RWM) and decommissioning. The successful candidate will contribute to the work programmes of the Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC) and the Committee for Decommissioning and Legacy Management (CDLM), with a focus on advancing inclusive, adaptive, and technically sound policy frameworks which integrate a socio-technical approach.
Job Responsibility:
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
Maintain strong working relationships and coordinate relevant activities with key external organisations
Represent the RWMD and the NEA at high-level international fora on radioactive waste and decommissioning issues
Provide technical and organisational support for the meetings of committees and subsidiary bodies
Provide expert contributions to the drafting, review, and editing of scientific and technical reports as well as policy-relevant documents
Organise scientific workshops and conferences, including logistical planning, documentation, and financial oversight
Requirements:
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
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
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