Safeguards Information Analyst (Open Source)(P4)

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.
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Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s 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

The Safeguards Information Analyst contributes to the IAEA's nuclear verification mission by conducting analyses using all the sources of safeguards relevant information available to the Department. These analyses are incorporated into annual State evaluation reports.

Role

The Safeguards Information Analyst is a (1) a leader of Divisional teams for State evaluation; (2) a seasoned analyst, leading the regular review of open source information and ensuring that the information is efficiently processed and disseminated within the Department; (3) a developer of open source and knowledge management strategies, a researcher and an analyst, identifying, synthesizing, and analysing information from open and other sources of relevance to international nuclear safeguards activities.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Collect, analyse and report on information for designated States, including the review of scientific and technical, as well as nuclear trade-related, information sources for information relevant to the verification mission of the Department of Safeguards.
Provide expert analysis in the form of analytical reports to the Department by evaluating all safeguards-relevant information, including nuclear material accounting data, additional protocol declarations, open-source, satellite imagery, environmental sampling evaluations, and results of infield activities.
Develop open source and knowledge management strategies, new information collection techniques, and evaluation methodologies, identifying new information sources and evaluating them for reliability.
Participate in Departmental working groups on the preparation of State Evaluation Reports and assist inspectors in the planning of field activities, maintaining a close working relationship with partners in the Operations divisions.
Present analytical findings within the Division and the Department, as requested.
Participate in the development of new analytical methodologies to optimize the use of information and associated data management systems.
Lead, train and mentor other staff in the collection and analysis of information of relevance to international safeguards.
Lead and participate in project teams to develop new software tools for information collection, processing and assessment.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name Definition 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. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Functional Competencies

Name Definition Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards. 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. Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description Management and Programme Analysis Development of Analytic Methodologies and Processes Expertise in developing new methodologies for the assessment of large volumes of complex data. Information Management Information Analysis Advanced knowledge in methods for identification, collection, and analysis of proliferation-relevant open-source information, to include: expertise in search strategies and tools, information and source evaluation, and analytical techniques and software. Management and Programme Analysis Proliferation and Network Analysis Ability to provide assessment on the status of nuclear programs and proliferation activities based on analysis of all safeguards relevant information Safeguards Safeguards System, Advanced Advanced expertise in the concepts of strengthened Safeguards, verification processes and evaluation of declared information.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - A first level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced degree.

Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry), technology (e.g. nuclear, mechanical or other engineering), or in fields of relevance to non-proliferation studies and analysis.

Minimum of seven years of experience in nuclear non-proliferation or safeguards information collection and analysis, or in nuclear fuel cycle-related research.
Strong background in multi-source analysis with the ability to incorporate the results of disparate analyses into an integrated analytical product.
Recent experience in the analysis of the proliferation risks associated with globalization, such as academic research networks, scientific cooperation, nuclear-related procurement, etc.; experience related to export controls or customs activities associated with nuclear or dual use items and services for civilian or military applications an asset.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $86027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 44734*, 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

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. 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.

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.
• 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.