Back Safeguards Information Analyst (DPRK)(P4)

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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.

Operations Divisions, and the Office for Verification in Iran, perform and document safeguards verification activities and conduct analysis and evaluations aimed at providing assurances that States comply with their nuclear safeguards commitments. These teams implement a broad range of measures, including information analysis and in-field verification, to draw soundly based safeguards conclusions for States.

Main Purpose

The Safeguards Information Analyst (DPRK) 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 will be used to support the IAEAs enhanced readiness activities for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and to support activities in the DPRK as approved by the Board of Governors. The Safeguards Information Analyst (DPRK) will use these analyses to assist in the development of plans and procedures for the conduct of verification and monitoring activities in the DPRK, including detailed planning and analysis of logistical options.

Role

The Safeguards Information Analyst (DPRK) is a member of the team supporting the DRPK enhanced readiness activities. They are (1) a seasoned analyst, conducting the regular review of information and ensuring that the information is efficiently processed and disseminated within the DPRK Team; (2) an expert researcher, identifying, synthesizing, and analyzing information from all sources relevant to the DPRK nuclear programme, [3] a developer and coordinator of training activities supporting DPRK enhanced readiness, and [4) a participant in the development of logistical plans for the DPRK.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Conduct analyses of safeguards relevant information on the DPRK nuclear programme and provide information and analytical results to the DPRK Team and other stakeholders. This entails defining the problem, acquiring relevant information, applying the appropriate analytical methodology, documenting the results in a formal report and communicating the results of the analysis.

Support the development of plans and procedures to enhance the Agency’s readiness to conduct verification and monitoring activities in the DPRK, including developing prospective solutions to logistical problems. Maintain awareness of the developing situation in the DPRK and factors that may impact Agency readiness activities.

Review open source and other information sources for information relevant to the DPRK nuclear programme and enhanced readiness activities. Collaborate with other Safeguards Information Analysts to analyse and evaluate these sources.

Contribute to the State evaluation process for the DPRK by evaluating all safeguards relevant information and contribute to the continuous analysis of developments in the DPRK nuclear programme.

Draft reports and notes to file on the DPRK nuclear programme, including assessments of general developments in the DPRK relevant to the DPRK nuclear programme.

Contribute to the development and conduct of DPRK-specific training programmes for the DPRK Team and for inspectors who may participate in future activities in the DPRK.

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       Safeguards Nuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear Facilities Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, with special emphasis on nuclear proliferation pathways, proliferation indicators and trade analysis.       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

Asset Expertise Function Name Expertise Description       Expertise Korean Language Knowledge of the Korean language.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• 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 international relations, non-proliferation studies and analysis.
• Bachelor's Degree - First University degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of Advanced University degree.
• At least 7 years of experience in nuclear non-proliferation or safeguards information analysis, policy or in nuclear research.
• Experience writing and editing analytical reports based on open and other sources, contributing to training programmes, and conducting engagement activities.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Chinese, Japanese and Korean) is an asset.

  Remuneration

  The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $77326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 41756*, 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.