This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.
Organizational Setting
The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEAโs duties and responsibilities as the worldโs nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.ย
The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.ย
The Division of Technical and Scientific Services ensures the provision of state-of-the-art equipment and related expertise for the accomplishment of the Department of Safeguards activities. Within this mandate, the Division is responsible for procurement, testing, provision, inventory control, performance monitoring and maintenance of safeguards equipment and supplies required by SGO Divisions; management of equipment development and engineering activities to meet quality and safeguards requirements; development and provision of documentation, procedures, instrumentation methods and techniques; provision of specialized technical and scientific support to inspectors and inspection activities in the field and at headquarters; and, radiation contamination monitoring of returned equipment and timely write-off of obsolete or contaminated equipment. The Division also coordinates departmental health and safety activities.
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Main Purpose
As a team member reporting to the Team Leader of the Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Instruments Team, the NDA Instrument Engineer executes selected projects related to the development, testing, authorization and deployment of NDA systems including preparation of the related technical documentation. She/he coordinates the delivery of equipment.
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Role
The NDA Instrument Engineer is: (1) a focal point coordinating the laboratory activity of NDA technicians and support provided to Operation Divisions; (2) a Non Destructive Assay engineer, conducting experiments, testing and validations of NDA instrumentation in support of the process of delivery of SG equipment at IAEA headquarters and deployment in the field of NDA systems; (3) a project manager in charge of projects for the modernization of NDA instrumentation; (4) a technical writer, preparing documentation such as user requirements for safeguards instrumentation, equipment specifications, test report, operational procedures and other reports, and; (5) an expert, eventually acting as a designated inspector, supporting the inspection effort in the field by executing complex verification based on NDA instrumentation.
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Functions / Key Results Expected
Coordinate and contribute to the timely delivery of NDA equipment requested by inspectors and SGTS staff by oversight of the process of provision of NDA equipment requested from SEQUOIA
Plan preventive maintenance of NDA equipment and coordinate timely repatriation of equipment due for maintenance
Ensure correctness and completeness of the SEQUOIA data and supervise the timely reporting of equipment failures in the Service Management Tool (SMT).
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of NDA instruments by:ย
- Performing usability tests and performance evaluations of specific NDA instruments;
- Preparing quality controlled documentation to support authorization of the NDA systems including reports on the development, testing and evaluation work;
- Developing operational documentation for field use of NDA systems such as user or maintenance manuals, calibration procedures, and procurement specifications;
- Carrying out field activities such as installing, testing, calibrating and/or maintaining NDA systems for the verification of nuclear material, and supporting inspections on a case by case basis.
The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)NameDefinitionย ย CommunicationCommunicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.ย ย Achieving ResultsTakes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Divisionโs programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.ย ย TeamworkActively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.ย ย Planning and OrganizingPlans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Sectionโs priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.
Functional CompetenciesNameDefinitionย ย Client orientationHelps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the clientโs perspective and ensure that the clientโs standards are met.ย ย Judgement/decision makingConsults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agencyโs regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.ย ย Partnership buildingIdentifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals.ย ย Technical/scientific credibilityEnsures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.
Required ExpertiseFunctionNameExpertise Descriptionย ย ย Other Technical EngineeringNon-destructive AssayExpertise supported by professional experience on Non Destructive Assay techniques and Instruments in use by IAEA inspectors for safeguards verification.ย ย ย SafeguardsNon-destructive AssayExpertise supported by professional experience in the development or implementation of radiation detection and assay instrumentation.
Asset ExpertiseFunctionNameExpertise Descriptionย ย ย SafeguardsNuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear FacilitiesBroad knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and associated facilities.ย ย ย Nuclear EngineeringProject ManagementFamiliarity with project management techniques for the design, development, maintenance and/or implementation of instrumentation systems.ย ย ย Nuclear EngineeringSimulation and ModellingFamiliarity with Computer Assisted Design (CAD) tools or computerized simulation tools for radiation transport such as MCNP.
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Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Bachelor's Degree - University degree in Nuclear Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or other relevant field.
At least 5 years of work experience in the development, deployment, production and/or use of Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) instrumentation based on radiation detection for the characterization of fissionable nuclear material.
Experience in mechanical engineering or computerized radiation transport an asset.
Experience in project management an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
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Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $70212 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 34825*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
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General Information
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The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.ย
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Evaluation process
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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.ย
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Appointment information
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Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.Staff members may be assigned to any location.Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.ย
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