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.
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.
The Division of Information Management (SGIM) implements state of the art methodologies and techniques for the collection, processing and analysis of a range of safeguards-relevant information, including declarations submitted by States, evaluations resulting from the analysis of samples or measurements collected during infield activities, and information from open sources, including nuclear trade-related data and satellite imagery. Staff perform data validation and complex information analysis and evaluation to support infield activities and provide key input to the State evaluation process.
Main Purpose
Under the supervision of the Section Head and in close collaboration with the Senior Information Analysts, the Safeguards Information Assistant (Open Source) collects and processes information in support of the State evaluation process and in-field activities and communicates relevant information and conclusions to the appropriate IAEA staff. The Safeguards Information Assistant (Open Source) contributes to the development of appropriate methodologies for addressing specific information research and dissemination problems and applies these methodologies in an independent manner. The Safeguards Information Assistant (Open Source) plays a key role in acquiring, processing and analyzing data received from a range of sources. Additionally, he/she supports the State evaluation process at the Divisional level.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Provide support to analysts, experts, and ad-hoc working groups by reviewing and analyzing large volumes of data and conducting daily searches and collection of safeguards-relevant information to provide input to the State evaluation process.
- ย In cooperation with technical experts and consultants, plan, arrange and participate, both internally and with States, in the review, analysis and reporting of results of highly confidential, proliferation-sensitive information.ย
- Prepare task reports in cooperation with analysts and experts, ensuring accuracy and consistency by applying the rules of the IAEA Style Manual and secure their timely dispatch according to SIC and SIS-C schedules to complement the State evaluation process.ย
- Analyze information relevant to safeguards and contribute to the drawing of safeguards conclusions, and provide information-related services to the Department.ย
- Support the development of analytical methodologies by providing input to requirements/testing.ย
- Provide assistance to other staff in the Section and Division and assist with the training of new staff members, acting as a back-up for other Safeguards Information Assistants during times of absence.ย
- Support process methodology and tools improvement in the areas related to open source and overall analysis.ย
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework) Name Definition ย Communication Communicates 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 Achieving Results Takes 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 Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. ย Planning and Organizing Plans 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 Competencies Name Definition ย Analytical thinking Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions. ย Client orientation Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the clientโs perspective and ensure that the clientโs standards are met. ย Resilience Maintains a high level of performance when facing pressure and uncertainty. Able to remain calm and self-controlled, and to respond logically and decisively in difficult situations.
Required Expertise Function Name Expertise Description ย ย ย Administrative Support Data Management Experience in database management and data retrieval applications, combined with strong analytical skills. ย ย ย Administrative Support MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to use databases and a range of information sources autonomously. ย ย ย Safeguards Safeguards System, Basic Good understanding of nuclear proliferation, nuclear technology, information systems, and related safeguards issues, as well as safeguards concepts with respect to safeguards agreements.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- Completed secondary education.
- Minimum of six years of working experience supporting analytical processes, preferably in an international environment.
- Experience of performing analysis of complex information and preparing summaries and reports.
- Experience related to information collection and/or processing related to nuclear safeguards.
- Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
- Administrative skills test to IAEA standard may be part of the process.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 66981 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/general-service-staff
General Information
- 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.
- Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only.
- 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.
Evaluation process
- 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.
Appointment information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
- Staff members may be assigned to any location.
- 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.