Back Associate SG Information Analyst (Additional Protocol)(P2)

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

Reporting to the Section Head, the Associate Safeguards Information Analyst (Additional Protocol) supports the Additional Protocol (AP) team’s tasks of collecting, compiling and analysing Additional Protocol information provided by States.

Role

The Associate Safeguards Information Analyst (Additional Protocol) is an analyst reporting on complex and sensitive information related to nuclear non-proliferation and a team member contributing to projects and working with colleagues to identify and follow up on issues and inconsistencies from a State evaluation perspective and relevant for safeguards implementation.

Functions / Key Results Expected

- Perform first level processing and quality control of received Additional Protocol declarations.

- Review the formal completeness and correctness of States’ Additional Protocol submissions and propose relevant feedback to States, including follow up on detected issues.

- Contribute to ensuring the consistent use of information in the context of the Additional Protocol System and other IAEA databases.

- Provide State representatives with support related to Additional Protocol declarations and concerning the use of the Protocol Reporter Software.

- Evaluate the performance of the relevant in-house IT infrastructure (e.g. Additional Protocol System) and of software that the IAEA supplies to States (Protocol Reporter Software) and communicate issues or propose improvements to the IT support team.

- Support Additional Protocol related training events at headquarters and in States by preparing and providing presentations, advising State representatives on AP processes.

- Guide staff members in compiling data and maintaining databases.

- Keep developments and current issues concerning international safeguards as related to State reporting and declarations up to date.

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 makes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules.   Resilience Able to remain calm in emotionally charged situations. Accepts constructive feedback in a positive manner and is able to cope with setbacks.   Technical/scientific credibility Acquires and applies new skills to remain up to date in his/her area of expertise. Reliably applies knowledge of basic technical/scientific methods and concepts.

Required Expertise Function Name Expertise Description       Information Management Information Analysis Analytical skills with the ability to integrate information into reports in a well-structured and logical way       Safeguards Nuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear Facilities Basic knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and technical aspects of nuclear non-proliferation.       Safeguards Safeguards System, Basic Experience related to nuclear non-proliferation issues and/or nuclear related research. Basic understanding of IAEA Safeguards and the role of the Additional Protocol.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Bachelor's Degree - University degree in engineering, technology, mathematics, the physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry), nuclear science, nuclear engineering, international relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant working experience related to nuclear non-proliferation or nuclear related research, or a relevant function in a State or regional safeguards authority. 
• Experience in information collection, processing and analysis an asset. 
• Experience contributing to IT project development and implementation is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written command of Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian and Spanish. 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 $55163 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 28740*, 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.