Team Leader (SGTS-Attended Systems)

UN Atlas; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Atlas in Vienna seeks a Team Leader to manage a team delivering NDA equipment, containment and surveillance solutions, driving installation, evaluation, maintenance and training for safeguards instrumentation.

You will apply lean principles, oversee procurement and stock, set objectives and milestones, liaise with state authorities, and guide staff through complex technical projects, ensuring timely and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in physics, engineering or related technical field.
• At least ten years of experience with NDA, containment and surveillance systems and nuclear instrumentation.
• Proven supervisory experience managing complex technical projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, specialists and technicians delivering NDA equipment and services.
• Plan objectives, milestones and an annual workplan for safeguards equipment and services.
• Oversee procurement contracts, stock management, and project execution.
• Liaise with state authorities and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Skills

NDA systems

Containment & Surveillance

Nuclear instrumentation

Programme management

Safeguards concepts

Team leadership

Education

Advanced degree in physics, engineering or related field

Alternative: relevant degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Organizational context

The Department of Safeguards functions as the IAEA's global nuclear inspectorate, dedicated to preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. It develops and implements safeguards to ensure nuclear material is not diverted for peaceful purposes and that no undeclared nuclear activities exist. The Department comprises inspectors and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities, including equipment development and provision.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Section Head, the Team Leader manages and leads a team responsible for providing critical Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) equipment, containment solutions, and surveillance cameras. These assets are vital for fulfilling the IAEA's safeguards mandate. The role ensures the team delivers effective and efficient services encompassing procurement, installation, performance evaluation, maintenance, data interpretation, and training for instrumentation across the Department, applying lean management principles to optimize operations and support the global non-proliferation efforts.

Responsibilities

The Team Leader is responsible for managing a team of engineers, specialists, and technicians, along with associated resources, to ensure the timely and effective delivery of equipment implementation services. This includes planning and executing the team's programmatic work, setting objectives, milestones, and performance indicators, and maintaining an annual workplan for safeguards equipment and services. The role involves leading Member State Support Programme sub-projects, overseeing procurement contracts and stock management, and contributing technical expertise as a product owner for new technologies. Additionally, the Team Leader liaises with state authorities, establishes clear work objectives for staff, monitors performance, promotes knowledge sharing, and continuously improves service delivery through process reviews. Fostering a productive team environment and serving as a departmental subject matter expert are also key duties.

Education

An advanced university degree in physics, engineering, or a related technical field is required. A university degree in a relevant field with two additional years of relevant working experience may be considered as an alternative to an advanced degree.

Work experience

A minimum of ten years of relevant working experience in the implementation of Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) systems, containment and surveillance systems, and nuclear instrumentation is required. Experience in a supervisory or management capacity, along with experience managing complex technical projects, is also essential.

Skills

Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Expertise in Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) systems and Containment and Surveillance (C&S) systems. Skills in nuclear instrumentation development, testing, and implementation. Demonstrated ability in programme management, including strategic and operational planning, budgeting, and resource allocation. Familiarity with safeguards implementation concepts and technical approaches. Experience in leading and supervising teams and managing complex technical projects.

Required languages

English

Desired languages

Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish