THE OECD – Who we are, what we do
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, whose mission is to build better policies for better lives. We 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 to establish evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a broad range of social, economic and environmental challenges, from the improvement of 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.
THE NUCLEAR ENERGY AGENCY
The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is an intergovernmental agency which operates under the framework of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation 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 cooperation, 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.
The goals of the NEA Division of Nuclear Science and Education and the NEA Data Bank are to help member countries identify, collate, develop and disseminate basic scientific and technical knowledge required to ensure the safe, reliable and economic operation of current nuclear systems and to develop next-generation technologies. Under the guidance of the NEA Nuclear Science Committee (NSC), multiple Working Parties bring together experts in criticality safety and nuclear data to advance the state of the art and work on collaborative projects, including the internationally-recognised International Criticality Safety Benchmark Evaluation project (ICSBEP) and the Joint Evaluated Fission and Fusion (JEFF) project.
THE POSITION
The NEA is seeking to recruit one or more Nuclear Scientists to provide technical and secretariat support to Nuclear Science Committee and Data Bank activities in the area of criticality safety and nuclear data. The selected candidate will work within the Division of Nuclear Science and Education or Data Bank, under the supervision of Head of the Division of Nuclear Science and Education or Head of the Data Bank.
Core Competencies
- For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: 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).
- There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
- To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies OECD Core Competencies.
Communication and Languages
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.
Closing Date
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight Sunday 01 December 2024 (23:59 Paris time).
Contract Duration
- Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.
What the OECD offers
- Monthly base salary starting from 7738.74 plus allowances, based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
- Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade depending on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
Process
All applications are screened based on the criteria for the position. For candidates who are shortlisted, written tests are foreseen end Nov 2024, and panel interviews are anticipated early Dec 2024.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of who are nationals of NEA or OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. Our selection processes are merit-based; we strive to enhance diversity both from national and gender perspectives while running fair, transparent and competitive selection processes.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
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