Katalin Pócza

As the Euratom Coordinator at the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (HAEA), I manage the implementation of the EURATOM Treaty and its related legislation. I am passionate about enhancing the cooperation among the EU Member States and the international organizations in the nuclear sector, as well as promoting the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear energy. I represent the HAEA in the Brussels-based working party of the Council of the European Union and in

an expert group of the International Atomic Energy Agency on small modular reactors.

I.

· Representation of Hungary in international organizations and meetings (European Union – Working Party on Atomic Questions, International Atomic Energy Agency, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency)

· Prepare policy analysis and negotiation documents for high-level government officials, draft press releases as well as create and deliver presentations;

· Draft and negotiate international agreements; co-ordinate with relevant institutions and organizations in the field of nuclear energy on the implementation;

· Prepare speeches, statements and government reports; translate English and German professional documents in various energy fields.

· Assist the Minister of State for Energy Affairs with his international activities, travel duties as well as participation in multilateral and bilateral negotiations and daily correspondence; provide quality control for outgoing communication and press material;

· Prepare background material for international high-level meetings; draft meeting reports and minutes, parliamentary speeches, statements and press material; compile annual reports;

· Each year, I successfully coordinated the preparation of the annual travel plan of the Office of the Minister of State, negotiated with department heads so that the annual travel needs are met adequately taking into account professional reasons for travelling and participation at international events as well as budget constraints of the Ministry.

· Develop, maintain and coordinate the international activity of high-ranking government officials (state secretaries and deputy state secretaries) of the Ministry;

· Act as a contact point for embassies and foreign ministries; draft informal and formal correspondence;

· As a member of an expert team, I took an active part in the review process of Hungarian Governments’ participation in international organizations. As a result, we prepared a report on the outcomes of Hungary’s membership in each organization as well as a data base of relevant information (such as respective legal instruments, annual fees, tasks and responsibilities).